Al,
That trench just off shore is interesting, is 2,200' the depth there? As a scuba instructor and dive traveler, you are probably familiar with a drop off somewhere near the Galapagos where you snorkel a shallow reef one moment and then literally hover over the abyssal plain the next. I can't recall where that is, maybe you know? That would be a bit spooky.
Nice vacation!
Joe
From: "Al Secor" <wreckdiver@usadatanet.net>
Reply-To: personal_submersibles@psubs.org
To: <personal_submersibles@psubs.org>
Subject: [PSUBS-MAILIST] Karl Stanley's Idabel
Date: Sat, 18 Mar 2006 22:23:00 -0500
Hi all!I just got back from a dive vacation down in Roatan, Honduras at Anthony's Key Resort. While I was down there, one thing on my list of things to do was pay a visit to Karl Stanley to see his sub Idabel. For those who aren't familiar with Karl, visit his website at http://www.stanleysubmarines.com . He is on his second homebuilt sub that he sells rides on to depths of up to 2200 ft. Unfortunately I had limited time to visit with Karl since I waited till my last day and had a taxi waiting for me.Anyway, I just wanted to say that Karl was a really nice guy and was more than willing to talk about his sub. When he found out I was from PSUBS, he suggested we go out to dinner that night and also offered me a ride in his sub. Unfortunately, since I waited till the last moment to visit him, I didn't have the time in my schedule to accommodate. I got a chance to take some pictures of his sub that I will post to PSUBS sometime in the future. I promised Karl that I would definitely make more time to visit with him the next time I'm in Roatan which is a superb place for a dive vacation since it is reasonably priced and has excellent diving.Karl was more than familar with psubs.org so he must follow this forum somewhat. I just want to thank Karl for his hospitality and will definately make more time for him on my next trip!Al Secor ARS: WA3PWX Scuba Instructor SSI PDIC TDI
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