[PSUBS-MAILIST] PC2024 Announcement

Thu Jul 11 11:47:55 EDT 2024

 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 IslandDates:         Oct 14-18, 2024

LODGING:We have a group rate of $150/night (USD) available at the Block Island Beach House 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 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 located at Point Judith, RI.  Please visit the Block Island Ferry website for reservation details.
There are three options available to attendees:

   - 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.   

   - Motor Vehicles.   If you are planning on taking your vehicle to the island, rates run between $80-$100 (US) for the round trip.   

   - 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, 2024The 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.

REGISTRATIONIf 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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