[PC2026] Updates - please read and respond accordingly

[Justin Helland via PC2026]

I’m still planning on renting diving gear there to be a safety diver, but
of course having a second diver there would be great.

On Fri, Feb 6, 2026 at 11:51 AM Rick Patton via PC2026 <pc2026 at psubs.org>
wrote:

> 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
>> <https://www.google.com/maps/search/276+Costa+Bravo+Dr?entry=gmail&source=g>
>> 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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