Just a short note to update you on this year's event. This update contains information not found on our flyer or web site. I'd like to remind those who have not yet registered that you can still get the $5.00 early registration discount if you register on-line or postmarked by March 4th.

By now, unless you requested otherwise, all previous attendees should have received our flyer in the mail. If you haven't, it means you have either moved, or we do not have a complete address for you. You may update your mailing address at: http://www.niagaradivers.com/addmail.html



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As in the past, speakers will have tables set up to meet and greet, sell videos, books, sign autographs, etc. Items will be sold on a cash only basis.

We also offer some of our limited display area to a number of non-profit diving related groups at no charge. To date, we have confirmations from: Save Ontario Shipwrecks, Ontario Underwater Council, Sea Shepherd, Waddington Chamber of Commerce, NYSDA, John Date Helmuts and we expect to add several more to the list.



Even at this early date, we have a total of 97 door prizes (over $6500.00 value), including items such as clothing, dive charters, magazines, dive lights, books, dive computers, hotel packages, camera, BCD and more. The list is growing every day. Each attendee will receive one door prize ticket when they sign in. No tickets are sold and no monies made on door prizes. An up to date list can be found at Http://www.niagaradivers.com/shipwre.../door2013.html



The Fort Erie Underwater Recovery Unit has once again applied for a lottery license to run a 50/50 draw at this year's event. 50% to the Lake Erie (Eastern Basin) Mooring Project, 25% first prize, 15% second prize and 10% third prize. If all tickets are sold, a maximum of $1250.00 in prizes, with an equal amount in donation is possible. Tickets will sell for 3/$5.00.

As in the past, attendees will be given a goodie bag as they check in. It will contain programs, flyers and information from non-profit groups and dive charters. If you have an upcoming event or a charter that you would like to promote, please feel to contact us. We require 500 copies by March 26th. There is a $20 charge for this service. To keep the show as non-commercial as possible, there are restrictions as to what can go in the package. Please check out the following link for more information; http://www.niagaradivers.com/shipwrecks/goodie.html

Finally, for our US customers; due to extreme fluctuations between the CDN & US Dollar, we have found it hard to fix a firm US price and are taking money at par. We strongly suggest Americans check with a bank or currency exchange, as it may be beneficial for you to pay in CDN Dollars either by mail or by using our on-line registration. This year, there is no service charge for registering on-line and the exchange rate is normally within 1% of the current bank rate, which ensures the fairest price possible. It may also be beneficial to exchange funds before crossing, or at the border. We have a page on our web site detailing border crossing requirements, wait times, duty free shopping, currency exchange rates, etc.; http://www.niagaradivers.com/shipwrecks/usinfo.html

Looking forward to another great day!



Thank you
Ian Marshall
Shipwrecks 2013 Committee