[PC2026] Updates - please read and respond accordingly

[David Colombo via PC2026]

Michelle and I are also going to be support divers with ots full face mask
and comms. That should exciting.

Best Regards,
David Colombo

804 College Ave
Santa Rosa, CA. 95404
(707) 328-1224
www.SeaQuestor.com


On Fri, Feb 6, 2026, 4:39 PM Justin Helland via PC2026 <pc2026 at psubs.org>
wrote:

> 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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