First, thanks to Paul for another great, tongue-in-cheek article. I've only competed in one tiny contest but it felt like he was writing about me. You and I next year Paul. Let all the others fight it out for the last position.
Second, congratulations to the divers that made the team. Good show also for the seven that proved we're getting a little depth in this sport (please note attempted pun) with nice dives in the 48-52 meter range. Bending the rules also allowed another developing diver to demonstrate her stuff. The two static champs played it very conservative and apparently the same 'bug' that struck the S F 49ers the next day settled the third position on the female team before the diving started. Bret LeMaster cancelled the only possiblity of 'surprise' with the first dive of the day. For scuba diver safety reasons, he was limited to 60 meters.
The weekend was a mixed bag for me but, sitting beside Tony Marcuccino for an hour or so and 'talking story' made it worth while. They all remained focused on free diving and I was unable to get any interest in jumping a few buoys with a gun. Maybe next time.
Aloha
Bill
Last edited by Bill; September 23rd, 2002 at 22:26.
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