[PSUBS-MAILIST] PC2024 Announcement

[Alec Smyth via Personal_Submersibles]

Dave Colombo deserves some sort of award for making a coast to coast drive
to the convention! He's already almost done that to attend the one at
Charlevoix, so I think it's going to happen. Dave, and anyone else reading
this who is bringing a sub... please make your ferry reservations asap.
Passenger reservations never run out, but vehicle reservations can. The
first one of the day, at 9AM, is reserved for semis supplying the island.
I'm on the next one at 1PM on 10/14, and on the 11:30AM return on 10/18.

Best,
Alec

On Thu, Jul 11, 2024 at 1:48 PM Jon Wallace via Personal_Submersibles <
personal_submersibles at psubs.org> wrote:

> Hello Everyone,
>
> This is an update for the 2024 PSUBS Convention.  We are continuing to
> plan the event but have the following information to share with you.
> Please monitor our website at http://www.psubs.org/events/PC2024 for
> continuing information and updates.
>
> Location:    Block Island, Rhode Island
> Dates:         Oct 14-18, 2024
>
>
> LODGING:
> We have a group rate of $150/night (USD) available at the Block Island
> Beach House <https://www.larkhotels.com/hotels/bibh> located in New
> Shoreham, a very short distance from the Ferry launch.   To receive our
> special lodging rate, either contact the hotel at *events at blockislandbeachhouse.com
> <events at blockislandbeachhouse.com>* or call the hotel at 401-466-5500 and
> tell them you are part of the PSUBS group.
>
>
> ACCESS TO BLOCK ISLAND:
> Please note the island can be accessed only by ferry.  Each person is
> responsible for their own transportation from the mainland to Block Island
> via the Block Island Ferry
> <https://www.blockislandferry.com/point-judith/> located at Point Judith,
> RI.  Please visit the Block Island Ferry
> <https://www.blockislandferry.com/point-judith/> website for reservation
> details.
>
> There are three options available to attendees:
>
>    1. Passenger Only.   If you can find a location to leave your vehicle
>    you can take the ferry as a passenger for a very affordable rate.   You
>    could even stay in a hotel on the mainland and ferry back and forth every
>    day for the duration of the convention.
>
>    2. Motor Vehicles.   If you are planning on taking your vehicle to the
>    island, rates run between $80-$100 (US) for the round trip.
>
>    3. Trailers.   If you are towing a submarine it will be classed as an
>    oversize vehicle and fees are based upon the overall height and length of
>    vehicle and trailer.
>
>
>
> ATTENDING SUBMARINES:
> We currently have three submarines committed to attending the event.
>
> 1)  VAST 250 owned and operated by David Colombo (California)
> 2)  Shackleton owned and operated by Alec Smyth (Virginia)
> 3)  Aquatic owned and operated by Jon Wallace (New Hampshire)
>
> We are seeking additional submarines for both diving and static display.
> If you or someone you know would like to attend with a submarine please
> contact us at admin at psubs.org
>
>
>
> TECHNICAL SESSIONS - OCT 17, 2024
> The following topics will be presented at our technical sessions.
>
> *Project OVERHAUL - K600 Renovation*
> Jon Wallace will give an update on renovating DSV AQUATIC, a K-600
> originally built by George Kittredge in 1979.
>
>
> *R400 Design and Build Status*
> Cliff Redus will discuss his current submarine project called the R400.
>
>
> *VAST K250 Mods and Upgrades*
> Dave Colombo will discuss changes and updates made to his VAST K-250
> submarine.
>
>
> *Software for Acrylic Window Design*
> Sean Stevenson will speak about a software program he is writing for
> design of acrylic viewports.
>
>
> *Extending the Operating Depth of the Minn Kota 101 Lower Unit Without
> Pressure Compensation*
> Alec Smyth and Cliff Redus will discuss modifications to the MK101 that
> allow deep diving without pressure compensation.
>
> The technical sessions will be broadcast over the Internet via ZOOM for
> those unable to attend the convention in person.  However, you must have an
> up-to-date membership to be invited to the ZOOM meeting.  Please join or
> renew your membership now if you plan to attend remotely.  LIFETIME members
> will automatically receive an invitation to the sessions.
>
>
>
> REGISTRATION
> If you plan on traveling to Block Island and attending in person please
> register at http://www.psubs.org/events/PC2024/ so we can plan
> accordingly.
>
>
> Questions?  Reply to the mailing list or email admin at psubs.org
>
> Thanks,
> Jon
>
>
>
>
>
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