College of Oceaneering Rally
January 18, 2003
The Meistrell brothers, Bob and Bill, co-founders of Body Glove were special guest for day.
Bob used a Chinese hat and Bill dove the Kirby-Desco.
The "Heros" - Bill Kurka, Kevin Monahan, and Jim Pride with tender Al Pilkington
(left) - Paul Thetreau with tenders, Ben Briggs and Shane Hodgson, made his first heavy gear dive.
(right) Harold Nething and Mom Orr visit and watch from the sideline.
Harold is recovering from recent heart surgery.
The "Ladies" - Carol Gross (left) and Patti Balian took a turn diving the heavy gear.
Photos courtesy of Don Williams
Mickey Scott (left) won the COO raffle for a chance to dive the heavy gear.
Chet Tussy (right), a well known underwater photographer and scuba diver from the
San Diego area was also given an opportunity to try dive the heavy gear.
Photo of Chet Tussy courtesy of Don Williams
(left) - Ben Briggs with tenders, Shane Hodgson and Kevin Monahan
(right) - Brad Speer and Dr. Bob Innallo with Feor Rebreathers
Shane Hodgson, a COO student, won the COO raffle to dive the heavy gear.
A really happy Canadian kid.
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