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To all: I have finally contacted a nearby college about taking a divers course as has been highly recommended. This will run me $360.00 and be about 3 weeks long. It is conducted in a heated pool (not that I am a wimp or anything) and I need to supply both my fins and face mask...anyway... I told the instructor that returned my call about the submarines I enjoy watching the building progress on. This was as it turns out a really stupid mistake. I cut my discussion with him short when he factually informed me that he felt such submarines were illegal according to the Coast Guard. I directed him to the psub website. I know we run into this frequently and do not wish to be a bad ambassador to our hobby so must ask for advice... As this interaction continues, how best can I inform this ignorant individual about the legal ownership and use of small submarines? In the months to come when this diving course is being performed, should I direct inquiries from him to someone a bit more in the know...a REAL diplomat, or should I be rehearsed as how best to proceed? Does a resentment exist between the submarine and diving communities that I am presently unaware? I see an opportunity here to better inform someone about these small submarines but do not wish to botch this play. Please advise. David Bartsch |