GO for Dive Ops!

We are over the eastern pool of the Challenger Deep and making final preparations for our first dive. 
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Victor has just gotten into the sub to power up and run through the pre-dive checklist. I board in about 30 minutes. We aim to be off the hook and pumping down at 8am local time. Fine seas (<1 meter wave + swell), winds about 15kts and yesterday’s squally weather breaking up. A great day for diving!

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  1. UnknownJune 6, 2020 at 5:40 PM

    Good luck for the dive. Cant wait to hear what you see, think and feel.

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  2. UnknownJune 6, 2020 at 5:45 PM

    Can't wait to hear your update after the dive. What an experience. Helen

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  3. BarbaraJune 7, 2020 at 9:48 AM

    Awe-inspiring. Well done !!!

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  4. LynneJune 7, 2020 at 3:09 PM

    God speed, Kathy. Your UCSC slug friends are watching with excitement and awe!

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  5. UnknownJune 7, 2020 at 4:07 PM

    Can’t wait to hear all about your next first!

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  6. UnknownJune 8, 2020 at 3:48 PM

    Congratulations Kathy! Another first! Awesome!
    Dan & Mickey

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