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<div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false" style="font-size: 16px;">Hello Everyone,</div><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false" style="font-size: 16px;"><br></div><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false" style="font-size: 16px;">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 <a href="http://www.psubs.org/events/PC2024" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.psubs.org/events/PC2024</a> for continuing information and updates.</div><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false" style="font-size: 16px;"><br></div><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false" style="font-size: 16px;">Location: Block Island, Rhode Island</div><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false" style="font-size: 16px;">Dates: Oct 14-18, 2024</div><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false" style="font-size: 16px;"><br></div><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false" style="font-size: 16px;"><br></div><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false" style="font-size: 16px;">LODGING:</div><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false" style=""><font size="2" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span style="font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif;">We have a group rate of $150/night (USD) available at the </span><a href="https://www.larkhotels.com/hotels/bibh" style="font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif;" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" class="">Block Island Beach House</a><span style="font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif;"> located in New Shoreham, a very short distance from the Ferry launch. To receive our special lodging rate, either contact the hotel at </span><b style="font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif;">events@blockislandbeachhouse.com</b></font><span style="font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif;"><font size="2" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"> or call the hotel at 401-466-5500 and tell them you are part of the PSUBS group.</font></span></div><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false" style=""><span style="font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif;"><font size="2" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><br></font></span></div><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false" style=""><span style="font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif;"><font size="2" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><br></font></span></div><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false" style=""><span style="font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif;"><font size="2" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">ACCESS TO BLOCK ISLAND:</font></span></div><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false" style=""><span style="font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif;"><font size="2" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Please note the island can be accessed only by ferry. </font></span><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif;">Each person is responsible for their own transportation from the mainland to Block Island via the </span><a href="https://www.blockislandferry.com/point-judith/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" style="font-size: small; font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif;">Block Island Ferry</a><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif;"> located at Point Judith, RI. Please visit the </span><a href="https://www.blockislandferry.com/point-judith/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" class="" style="font-size: small; font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif;">Block Island Ferry</a><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif;"> website for reservation details.</span></div><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false" style=""><span style="font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif;"><font size="2" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><div><p style="font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif;">There are three options available to attendees:</p><ol style="font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif;"><li>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.<p></p></li><li>Motor Vehicles. If you are planning on taking your vehicle to the island, rates run between $80-$100 (US) for the round trip.<p></p></li><li>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.</li></ol><div><br></div></div><div><br></div><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false">ATTENDING SUBMARINES:</div><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false">We currently have three submarines committed to attending the event.</div><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false"><br></div><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false">1) VAST 250 owned and operated by David Colombo (California)</div><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false">2) Shackleton owned and operated by Alec Smyth (Virginia)</div><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false">3) Aquatic owned and operated by Jon Wallace (New Hampshire)</div><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false"><br></div><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false">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@psubs.org</div><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false"><br></div><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false"><br></div><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false"><br></div><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false">TECHNICAL SESSIONS - OCT 17, 2024</div><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false">The following topics will be presented at our technical sessions.</div><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false"><br></div><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false"><div><b style="font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"><font style="">Project OVERHAUL - K600 Renovation</font></b><span style="font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"></span><br style="font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">Jon Wallace will give an update on renovating DSV AQUATIC, a K-600 originally built by George Kittredge in 1979.</span><p style="font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"><br><b>R400 Design and Build Status</b><br>Cliff Redus will discuss his current submarine project called the R400.</p><p style="font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"><br><b>VAST K250 Mods and Upgrades</b><br>Dave Colombo will discuss changes and updates made to his VAST K-250 submarine.</p><p style="font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"><br><b>Software for Acrylic Window Design</b><br>Sean Stevenson will speak about a software program he is writing for design of acrylic viewports.</p><p style="font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"><br><b>Extending the Operating Depth of the Minn Kota 101 Lower Unit Without Pressure Compensation</b><br>Alec Smyth and Cliff Redus will discuss modifications to the MK101 that allow deep diving without pressure compensation.</p></div><br></div><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false">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.</div><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false"><br></div><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false"><br></div><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false"><br></div><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false">REGISTRATION</div><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false">If you plan on traveling to Block Island and attending in person please register at <a href="http://www.psubs.org/events/PC2024/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" style="font-family: times new roman, new york, times, serif; font-size: 16px;">http://www.psubs.org/events/PC2024/</a> so we can plan accordingly.</div><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false"><br></div><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false"><br></div></font></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif;"><font size="2" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false">Questions? Reply to the mailing list or email admin@psubs.org</div><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false"><br></div><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false">Thanks,</div><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false">Jon</div><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false"><br></div><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false"><br></div><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false"><br></div><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false"><br></div><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false"><br></div></font></span></div></div></body></html>