Niagara Divers 2023 Dive and Event Schedule

Following is the dive schedule for this year. Please note that we are doing more inter-club dives with the Fort Erie Underwater Recovery Unit. This is helping each club to fill charters and offer more selection. We are still trying to add a charter to the Waome and based on interest we may also add a second Kingston trip in September.

We will have on-line deposits for the NDA available soon. You can also email mail to book your spots. For the FEURU Charters, instructions are attached in their schedul found in this PDF.

Durrell Martin
Niagara Divers Association
Vice President
(416) 931-1022
durrell@niagaradivers.com

Welland Scuba Park


Listed are 89 dives, with a mix of Charters and Shore dives to provide every level of diver with many options. Plus, there are 5 social events.

Since many members have not been diving for almost two years, please remember to carefully check your equipment and service as needed. Plus make sure to do some basic dives first and review your safety skills.
We also advise using a check list and doing extra careful buddy checks before getting into the water.

This year with COVID tracking rules, all members will need to pre-register to attend any of the events, including signing waivers in-advance on-line. This will also be followed up with COVID self screening and waivers in person at the event.

At each dive there will be a Dive Co-ordinator assigned who will collect the signed forms. Please note, It is understood by all divers that the Dive Co-ordinator is not performing the duties of a Divemaster, regardless of whether or not the Dive Co-ordinator is certified to do so. Complete details are available in the Club Policies online at http://www.niagaradivers.com/member/policies.pdf.


Listed are 79 dives, with a mix of Charters and Shore dives to provide every level of diver with many options. Plus, thereare 5 social events.


At each dive there will be a Dive Co-ordinator assigned, please note it is understood by all divers that the Dive Co-ordinator is not performing the duties of a Divemaster, regardless of whether or not the Dive Co-ordinator is certified todo so. Complete details are available in the Club Policies online at
http://www.niagaradivers.com/member/policies.pdf.

This year we will be teaming up with our sister club, The Fort Erie Underwater Recovery Unit (FEURU) to help each otherfill charter dives plus provide more local inter-club shore dives.
The FEURU also runs Thursday evening dives from May 4th to October 12th plus Monday evening dives from May 22nd to August 28th. Their Chief Diver is Derek Causarano

Sunday January 1st
Inter-Club Dive

Niagara River, New Year’s Day Surface Drift


Meet at 11 a.m. at the Fort Erie Underwater Recovery Unit

Cost: Free (Food paid for by both NDA FEURU)

Number of Divers: Unlimited

Number of Dives: 1

Notes: Following the drift we will be having a Chili Cook Off Contest!

Please bring along a pot of your secret family chili recipe and may the best cook win.

There will be drinks, buns and desserts provided.

Saturday January 21st
Port Colborne YMCA, Winter Pool Session One


4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Cost: Free to NDA Members and their Family and Friends

Number of Divers: Unlimited

Number of Dives: 1

Notes: The in-water pool time is from 4 pm to 5:30pm. We are allowed to load gear onto the pool deck from 3:30 pm
onwards via the side door that opens up to the main parking lot. After the dive we have an additional 30 minutes to pack
up.


Saturday February 25th
Port Colborne YMCA, Winter Pool Session Two


4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Cost: Free to NDA Members and their Family and Friends

Number of Divers: Unlimited

Number of Dives: 1

Notes: The in-water pool time is from 4 pm to 5:30pm. We are allowed to load gear onto the pool deck from 3:30 pm
onwards via the side door that opens up to the main parking lot. After the dive we have an additional 30 minutes to pack
up.


 
Friday to Sunday February 24th to 26th
Toronto The Outdoor Adventure Show


10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday (Exhibit Hall and Seminars)

10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday (Exhibit Hall and Seminars)

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday (Exhibit Hall and Seminars)

Cost: $18 for Weekend Pass ($14 for one day)

Number of Divers: Unlimited

Number of Dives: None, but a great place to plan your next dive trip.

Notes: Durrell will be there each day to promote our Shipwreck show, so please come out and enjoy the seminars and
great exhibits. Kayla Martin will be presenting on the Sunday as the Heritage Ambassador for Save Ontario Shipwrecks
.

Saturday March 18th
Port Colborne YMCA, Winter Pool Session Three


4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Cost: Free to NDA Members and their Family and Friends

Number of Divers: Unlimited

Number of Dives: 1

Notes: The in-water pool time is from 4 pm to 5:30pm. We are allowed to load gear onto the pool deck from 3:30 pm
onwards via the side door that opens up to the main parking lot. After the dive we have an additional 30 minutes to pack UP
up.


Saturday April 1st
Welland Shipwrecks 2023


4 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday (Show Setup)

9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Saturday (Seminars)

Cost: $54 (Free with NDA membership and Helping at the show)

Number of Divers: Unlimited

Number of Dives: None, but it is the best and largest dive show in Canada.

Notes: Free Parking


Saturday April 15th
Port Colborne YMCA, Winter Pool Session Four


4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Cost: Free to NDA Members and their Family and Friends

Number of Divers: Unlimited

Number of Dives: 1

We will have both the deep pool and the shallow/hot tub pool for our last session in April so all ages are
welcomed.

There will be special games for the kids (both young and old), so please invite some friends to join us

Notes: The in-water pool time is from 4 pm to 5:30pm. We are allowed to load gear onto the pool deck from 3:30 pm
onwards via the side door that opens up to the main parking lot. After the dive we have an additional 30 minutes to pack
up.


Sunday April 23rd
Welland Scuba Park Season Kick Off Dive


Noon to 3 p.m.

Cost: Free (Lunch paid for by NDA)

Number of Divers: Unlimited

Number of Dives: 2

Dive Co-ordinator: Durrell Martin

Notes: Please come and get back into the water for the season!

Time to test your gear and practice your skills. The dive will be followed with Homemade Tomato Soup. Plus, some
Hand-Crafted Dive Cookies!


 

Saturday April 29th
Toronto Scuba Swap


9 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Cost: $5

Number of Divers: Unlimited

Number of Dives: 0 Just great deals on used gear!

Notes: Make sure to get there early and line up for the best deals.

If you have equipment that you want to sell, then the drop off is on Friday evening. For more info please go to

http://www.scubaswap.org/



Sunday May 7th
Sherkston Quarry Trains and Tracks


11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Cost: $10 park fee to get into Sherkston Shores for the day

Number of Divers: Unlimited

Number of Dives: 2

Dive Co-ordinator: TBA

Notes: This is the best time/Vis of the year. For those interested, we are going to also work on creating an updated dive
map of the quarry.


Saturday & Sunday May 13th and 14th
Lake Erie, ON Eastern Lake Erie Mooring Project - Various Wreck


Cost: Free

Charter run by: River Diver

Number of Divers: 2-4

Number of Dives: 6

Number of Dives: Raise Lines and Install Moorings

Dive Co-ordinator: Chris Corfield

Notes: We have chartered Rick Lymer for two days to deploy the Mooring to Lake Erie for the season.

We need 2-4 divers in water and 2 boat support person each of the days. If you are interested in helping, then please
contact Chris.

Monday May 22nd
Welland Scuba Park Victoria Day Dive

11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Cost: Free (Lunch paid for by NDA)

Number of Divers: Unlimited

Number of Dives: 2

Dive Co-ordinator: TBA

Notes: The water is warming up now, but the vis is still great. This is also World Turtle Day; we are going to search the
shallow banks for turtles. This is a great time to get photos!


  

Saturday & Sunday June 10th and 11th
Inter-Club Dive

Picton, ON Various Wreck


Cost: $320 plus PayPal Fees

Charter run by: Abucs scubA Diving Dive brockville

Number of Divers: 10

Number of Dives: 4

Dive Co-ordinator: TBA

Notes: Plan to dive the wrecks of the City of Sheboygan, the Kattie Eccles, the Olive Branch and the R H Rae.

Would be launching from the Waupoos Marina near Picton, so just a short boat ride to the wrecks

https://www.abucsscubadiving.com

Payment Option
DiverName if other than Buyer:


Saturday & Sunday June 24th and 25th
Inter-Club Dive

St Clair River– Famous Sturgeon Run


Cost: Free

Number of Divers: Unlimited

Number of Dives: 6

Dive Co-ordinator: Derek Causarano

Notes: Attached is the FEURU details about the weekend.

You can also read details of the available dives at the SUCI Website. Some of the dives are available to all levels of divers,
but some are VERY advanced dives.

https://suci2.ca/st-clair-river-1/

Saturday July 1st
Welland Scuba Park Canada Day Club Promo Video Dive


11 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Cost: Free (Lunch paid for by NDA)

Number of Divers: Unlimited

Number if Dives: 2

Dive Co-ordinator: Durrell Marti
n

Notes: We will be making a new Club Promo video as we have done for the past several years.
Over the years this has turned out to be one of the best events of the season. We need everyone out, both divers and
bubble watchers to help write, direct, film and star in the epic sequel to The Creature from beneath the Old Welland
Canal. Hint: the name we are thinking about is: The Curse of Davey's Jones Locker!


Saturday & Sunday July 8th and 9th
Inter-Club Dive

Kingston Various Wrecks


Cost: $300

Charter run by: Pat’s Dive Charters

Number of Divers: 6

Number of Dives: 5 (4 on Charter and 1 night shore dive)

Dive Co-ordinator: TBA

Notes: The group can decide on the wrecks; The Marsh, The Cornwall, The Comet, The Munson, Aloha, The Wolfe Island.
Note: Date is subject to change again current booking issues.

http://patsdivecharters.com/

Payment Option
DiverName if other than Buyer:

Friday to Sunday July 14th to 16th
Brockville 2023 Woman’s Day of Diving

Number of Dives: 5


This is the 9th year of PADI’s International Day of Women's Diving

Kayla Martin invites you to Brockville for a great weekend of bonding with

other women who share your love of the Underwater World!

The event is being organized by Carly Brenner Hunter

Cost is $300 for the charters plus there will an additional cost for the shared accommodation.

There are very limited spots, so first come first serve!

Please book Directly with Carly at
info@carlyunderwater.com
Note: You will need your Passport since some of the dives will be on USA Wrecks.



Friday to Sunday July 21st to 23rd
Inter-Club Dive

Tobermory Various Wrecks


Cost: $148.25 + HST for Charters. Shore Diving Free

Number of Divers: Unlimited

Number of Dives: Up to 10

Dive Co-Ordinator: TBA

Charter run by: Divers Den

Notes: YOU MUST book and pay an Accommodation Deposit of $200 by April 30th.

Attached is the FEURU details about the weekend.


Sunday August 13th
Lion’s Head Harbour Wrecks of the Cyrenian and Gladstone


11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Cost: Free

Number of Divers: 25

Number of Dives: 2

Dive Co-ordinator: Durrell Martin

Notes: These are very shallow dives, Cyrenian 3 meters and Gladstone 7 meters. We will be trying again

Photogrammetry on both wrecks


Wednesday to Monday August 24th to 28th
Inter-Club Dive

North Carolina, U-352 and other Wrecks


Cost: $185 plus Tax in USD

Number of Divers: Unlimited

Number of Dives: Up to 8

Dive Co-Ordinator: TBA

Charter run by: Olympus

Notes: YOU MUST book and pay an Accommodate Deposit of $300 by April 30th.

Attached is the FEURU details about the weekend.


Saturday & Sunday September 9th and 10th
Inter-Club Dive

Brockville/Rockport Various Wrecks


Cost: $300 for Charters plus PayPal Fees. Shore Diving Free

Number of Divers: 12

Number of Dives: Up to 9

Dive Co-ordinator: TBA

Charter run by: Abucs scubA Diving Dive Brockville

Drive out on Friday afternoon or evening.

Saturday morning charter with Dive Brockville followed by afternoon shore dives at the Rothsay and Centeen Memorial
Dive Park.

Group dinner: Pickup Fish & Chips for dinner overlooking the river. Followed by a night dive on the Rothesay.

Sunday morning charter with Dive Brockville (In Rockport) followed by afternoon shore dives at the Conestoga and Wee
Hawk.

Note: We will be doing all Canadian Wrecks, so no Passport needed.

Payment Option
DiverName if other than Buyer:

Sunday September 17th
Inter-Club Dive

Niagara River, Wild Blueberry Crumble River Drift


Meet at 11 a.m. at the Fort Erie Underwater Recovery Unit

Cost: Free (Dessert paid for by NDA and BBQ by the FEURU)

Number of Divers: Unlimited

Number of Dives: 1

Notes: Following the dive we will be having a BBQ and for a new twist this year the Strawberry Shortcake is being
replaced by Wild Blueberry Crumble and Ice Cream. Like last year we will team up with our sister club the Fort Erie
Underwater Recovery Unit and start the drift from their building.

This was an outstanding event last year that everyone loved!




Saturday & Sunday September 23rd and 24th
Lake Erie, ON Eastern Lake Erie Mooring Project - Various Wreck


Cost: Free

Number of Divers: 2-4

Number of Dives: 6

Number of Dives: Drop Lines and Remove Moorings

Dive Co-ordinator: Chris Corfield

Notes: We have chartered Rick Lymer for two days to pull the Moorings from Lake Erie for the season.

We need 2-4 divers in water and 2 boat support person each of the days. If you are interested in helping, then please
contact Chris.



Monday October 9th
Welland Scuba Park Turkey Dive


11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Cost: Free (Lunch paid for by NDA)

Number of Divers: Unlimited

Number of Dives: 2

Dive Co-ordinator: Durrell Martin

Notes: I have no idea what a “Turkey Dive” is, but we will come up with something. But rest assured, I know what a
Turkey Dinner is, so I will guarantee that part at the least.




Sunday October 29th

Inter-Club Dive

Welland Scuba Park Pumpkin Dive


11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Cost: Free (Lunch paid for by NDA)

Number of Divers: Unlimited

Number of Dives: 1

Dive Co-ordinator: Durrell Martin

Notes: Water temps are still good, so please come out and have some fun



Saturday November 18th
Sandusky, Ohio - Shipwrecks and Scuba


9 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Cost: Day $40 / Night $45 -
http://www.shipwrecksandscuba.com/
Number of Divers: Unlimited

Number if Dives: 0 Just a Really Great Dive Show. NDA is a sponsor!

Notes: Show in moving back to their old location at Sawmill Creek Resort

Sunday December 10th
St Catharines Christmas Brunch


11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Cost: TBA (About $25)

Number of Divers: Unlimited

Number if Dives: None This is just a NDA Calorie Replacement Event!

Notes: Closer we will confirm date, price and location, but everyone loved the Beacon Harbourside Restaurant that we
went to last year, so we most likely will return.


Sunday December 17th
Inter-Club Dive

Welland Scuba Park Christmas Tree Dive


11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Cost: Free (Lunch paid for by NDA)

Number of Divers: Unlimited (We hope by this date)

Number of Dives: 1

Dive Co-ordinator: Durrell Martin

Notes: The past several years have seen a great turn out for this event.

It was a great day and fun was had by all. From tobogganing into the river, to my Special “Christmas in a Cup”
homemade stew, it is a not to be missed event!

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