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   While trying to work a couple of homework problems for mechanics I
thought I would humor myself...  As a result I got the following response.
ENJOY
Lee Ridley

Lee Ridley wrote:


>Thanks for your message. we appreciate the support.
>
>> On another note I would like to ask if it will be possible
>> to triple the current explored distance in Wakulla as sugested by Bill Stone
>> in articles preceding the Wakulla II project? If so when will these longer
>> dives take place and will they be completed in the orginal time frame
>> setfourth before the project begun?
>
>I believe when Bill made that statement several years ago, there were no
>rebreather dives being done at Wakulla. He was not in fact referring to the
>current distance explored by the WKPP. They have a tremendous record of
>exploration here, but the end of the line has never been the focus of the
>Wakulla2 Project. We have been mandated by the State to build a three
>dimensional map of the cave lying under the Park property. If time allows, we
>hope to explore beyond the boundaries, but only if we have completed a map that
>satisfies the Park's needs.
>
>> Also, (not that its a big deal) I was
>> wondering why there seems to be relatively few USDCT members that are
>> actually form the US,  doesn't this pose a experience problem considering
>> (according to the daily updates) that these international divers don't do
>> these kind of dives on a regular basis.
>
>Actually, most of the team is from the U.S. We have over 100 part and full time
>people on this project. At any given time we have around 25 on site. There are
>several international members on the lead diver list. They are extremely active
>explorers from all over the world who have proven their dedication to this
>project through training over the last two to three years. Their record of
>exploration may not be well known by many American divers, but their experience
>in this type of conditions (and far worse) is tremendous.
>
>Thanks again for your interest, and please do not hesitate to contact me with
>further questions.
>
>Sincerely,
>
>Jill Heinerth
>
>>
>>
>> THANKS ALOT
>> Lee Ridley
>
>

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