[PSUBS-MAILIST] 2013 PSUBS CONVENTION

[Jon Wallace]

PC2013 Current Agenda

REGISTER at http://www.psubs.org/convention/2013

Thursday, OCT 3, 2013
1) Hunting down local submarines.  We'll start the day visiting Mermaid 
II at Florida Sea Base and then tracking down the iconic Diver Down 
submarine that has been relegated to "lawn ornament" status for decades 
in the Keys.  As a predecessor to the K250 it will be interesting and 
educational to see the changes George Kittredge made in the evolution of 
the K250 design.

2) Next we travel through a historical vortex at the "History of Diving 
Museum".  This looks like an interesting visit and we have been provided 
a discounted entry fee of $9 per person.

3) We travel upstream to Key Largo and visit the Jules Undersea Lodge.  
You've seen it online and dreamed about opening your own to escape that 
9-5 corporate world.  Now you'll visit the actual site and witness this 
world famous lodge first-hand.  Amazingly, it sits very innocuously at 
the end of a residential neighborhood.

4) Meet & Greet.  We end the day at a pub where we can sit casually, 
enjoy the island atmosphere, and acquaint ourselves with both old and 
new friends.  Talking "shop" is encouraged.


Friday, OCT 4 2013
Submarine diving is the game today.  We will launch at the far end of 
Islamorada and head out into the Gulf of Mexico to witness submarine 
diving.  Observers will need to arrange sharing the cost of a rental 
boat and fuel.  Estimated cost will be $50/person. Bring a 
mask/snorkel/scuba and witness operations from the water. Projected 
water temp in October is 83-86 F.  Also bring food, beverage, sunscreen, 
sunglasses, and hat!  We will be out all day (or at least a good portion 
of it).


Saturday, OCT 5 2013
Technical Seminars.  We have a full line-up of speakers presenting 
topics from submarine project updates, to LED lighting, to manipulator 
arm design.  Lunch is included in the registration fee. See the website 
for more detailed information.


Sunday, OCT 6 2013
A travel day back home for many, but if you are planning on spending 
additional time in the keys you can join Scott Waters for some SCUBA on 
some of the beautiful reefs and/or wrecks in the area.


REGISTER at http://www.psubs.org/convention/2013