[PC2026] Updates - please read and respond accordingly

[Rick Patton via PC2026]

I can drive the boat and if not, I plan on being on the boat.

Rick

On Fri, Feb 6, 2026 at 8:19 AM Jon Wallace via PC2026 <pc2026 at psubs.org>
wrote:

> Hello Folks,
>
> As you make your way to Florida here are some updates on the week ahead.
>
> ATTENDING SUBMARINES.
> Up until mid-January we had five submarines committed to attending.
> Unfortunately, two vessels “George” and “VAST” have had to drop out.
> Submarine “George” had an unexpected and last minute conflict.  Submarine
> VAST experienced a broken axle 1000 miles into its journey to Florida and
> had to be left for repairs in Arizona.  Of the three vessels remaining,
> only Shackleton will be diving off-shore.  Snoopy and Aquatic, having just
> finished retrofitting, will be limited to sea trials in the canal at Doug
> Suhr’s residence.
>
>
> DIVE OPERATIONS.
> We have had a less than stellar response from the local community for
> volunteers to help us with surface boat support.  To ensure we can
> accommodate everyone we will need to not only self-fund, but also rely on
> some of you folks to help out in other roles.
>
>       1) We need volunteers who have some boating experience and would be
> willing to pilot the rental boats.
>       2) We need volunteers who have an interest in acting as backup
> safety diver.
>       3) We need to know how many are interested in watching dive
> operations from the boat.  Please remember you will likely be out on the
>          water a good part, if not most of the day.
>
> Please respond if you can fill any of these roles.
>
>
> FIRST DAY LOGISTICS
> Please plan on being at Doug Suhr’s residence, 276 Costa Bravo Dr in
> Islamorada, around 9am on Weds Feb 11.
>
>
> WEATHER
> The weather has been up and down the entire month of January with temps
> well below normal for here in the Keys.  However, the forecast for all of
> next week is showing sun and temps hovering around 70.  Please note there
> is almost always wind in the keys which will make you feel a bit chillier.
> While I don't believe you will need winter coats, sweatshirts would be an
> extremely good idea especially for going out at night.  The sun will be
> strong however regardless of temp and wind.  Bring suntan lotion and large
> beach hats if you have them.  They will come in very handy when being on
> the water most of the day.
>
> Looking forward to seeing you all.
> Jon
>
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