[PSUBS-MAILIST] Personal_Submersibles Digest, Vol 148, Issue 4

Tue Jun 2 14:39:56 EDT 2026

Hello Bob,

We currently have three vessels interested in attending.  Please contact me off-list at jon.wallace at yahoo.com so I can get some details from you.

Jon

On Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 02:30:31 PM EDT, Bob Travis via Personal_Submersibles <personal_submersibles at psubs.org> wrote: 

Hi Jon and group,

I live in Washington State (about 1300 miles from San Diego) but am interested in attending. I have a K-250 that I would bring. How many other subs will be there?

Thanks!
Bob
> On 04/25/2026 6:53 PM PDT via Personal_Submersibles <personal_submersibles at psubs.org> wrote:
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>  
> Hi Jon, 
> Count me in if the airfares are affordable by then.
> I was hoping to have made the last one and give a presentation on the Q-Sub
> but had an electrical incident Dec 2nd.  Still just sorting it as it was a
> major and had to repair replace all 11 motors controllers plus the Engine
> controls due to CAN system being spiked.  Was really gutted and took me
> three months just to get my head around the rebuild.  Poor design allowed it
> to happen and inexperienced Tech.  I was 2 days from putting it in the water
> tank for testing.
> Cheers,
> Hugh
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> To: Jon Wallace via Personal_Submersibles
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>  
> Jon, count me in.
> 
> Last week, I was in San Diego helping Justin Helland complete a successful
> dunk test for Toto. During our off?time, Justin and I visited several
> potential sites that would be involved if a Psub convention were held in San
> Diego. We looked at multiple ramp locations, conference rooms for
> presentations, and housing options on Vacation Island in Mission Bay.
> Everything looked excellent.
> 
> Each ramp we evaluated could launch at least five boats at a time, which
> means no pressure from other boaters and plenty of room to work safely.
> There?s also some great stuff to see in the area, including the Star III
> manned submersible, which now sits as a static display in front of the Birch
> Aquarium at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography in La Jolla, California.
> 
> For those bringing spouses, Balboa Park offers a lot to explore, including
> several very good museums.
> 
> I will be there and would be glad to make a presentation. Nailing down
> completion dates for Psubs is notoriously difficult, but I will make every
> effort to bring the R400. Eight months ? the clock is ticking. I need to get
> back to my shop.
> With any luck, we can get over to the?Scripps Institution for a tour.
> Cliff
>    On Friday, April 24, 2026 at 05:24:17 PM CDT, Jon Wallace via
> Personal_Submersibles <personal_submersibles at psubs.org> wrote:  
>  
>  Hello folks,
> 
> We are looking for your input regarding PC2027 in San Diego, California.?
> Mid-January is their slow season and offers relatively reasonable lodging
> rates, unlike what we experienced in Islamorada this year.? For planning
> purposes, January is pretty much just around the corner so would you please
> respond so we can gauge interest.
> 
> Will you attend in person?
> 
> Will you give a technical or project presentation?
> 
> Please respond to this list.? If you are really shy, send me an email at
> jon.wallace at yahoo.com
> 
> Thanks,
> Jon
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> I would attend. As an observer and student. Jeff
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> behalf of Cliff Redus via Personal_Submersibles
> <personal_submersibles at psubs.org>
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> Subject: Re: [PSUBS-MAILIST] PC2027 - January - San Diego, CA
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> 
> Jon, count me in.
> 
> Last week, I was in San Diego helping Justin Helland complete a successful
> dunk test for Toto. During our off?time, Justin and I visited several
> potential sites that would be involved if a Psub convention were held in San
> Diego. We looked at multiple ramp locations, conference rooms for
> presentations, and housing options on Vacation Island in Mission Bay.
> Everything looked excellent.
> 
> Each ramp we evaluated could launch at least five boats at a time, which
> means no pressure from other boaters and plenty of room to work safely.
> There?s also some great stuff to see in the area, including the Star III
> manned submersible, which now sits as a static display in front of the Birch
> Aquarium at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography in La Jolla, California.
> 
> For those bringing spouses, Balboa Park offers a lot to explore, including
> several very good museums.
> 
> I will be there and would be glad to make a presentation. Nailing down
> completion dates for Psubs is notoriously difficult, but I will make every
> effort to bring the R400. Eight months ? the clock is ticking. I need to get
> back to my shop.
> 
> With any luck, we can get over to the Scripps Institution for a tour.
> 
> Cliff
> 
> On Friday, April 24, 2026 at 05:24:17 PM CDT, Jon Wallace via
> Personal_Submersibles <personal_submersibles at psubs.org> wrote:
> 
> 
> Hello folks,
> 
> We are looking for your input regarding PC2027 in San Diego, California.
> Mid-January is their slow season and offers relatively reasonable lodging
> rates, unlike what we experienced in Islamorada this year.  For planning
> purposes, January is pretty much just around the corner so would you please
> respond so we can gauge interest.
> 
> Will you attend in person?
> 
> Will you give a technical or project presentation?
> 
> Please respond to this list.  If you are really shy, send me an email at
> jon.wallace at yahoo.com<mailto:jon.wallace at yahoo.com>
> 
> Thanks,
> Jon
> 
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