[ETS/PARC List] CY9C - St. Paul Island Update - August 20 1053Z

[Don WILSON]

> From: urb  w1ul
> Subject: Fwd: [The Daily DX] CY9C - St. Paul Island Update - August 20  1053Z
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> >CY9C UPDATE:
> >
> >Three tons of gear were successfully transported to the St Paul team 
> >on Friday. This was accomplished using two boats and seven 
> >helicopter runs to the island. Another boat is scheduled to 
> >transport additional gear this afternoon. At least two helicopter 
> >runs are scheduled later this morning.
> >We hope to have both islands fully supplied by late afternoon/early 
> >evening on Saturday. The Northeast Island team is essentially 
> >supplied while the Atlantic Cove team still needs essential gear.
> >
> >We hope to have both sites fully operational by Saturday evening. 
> >Weather is marginal today so we will have to wait to hear from the 
> >boat captain and the helicopter crew.
> >
> >All team members are on St Paul except for WA4DAN who is assisting 
> >with the helicopter and boat logistics. The helicopter is stationed 
> >on the Northeast Island for the duration of the DXpedition. The team 
> >expresses it's gratitude to the tireless efforts of the helicopter 
> >and boat crews in this massive effort.
> >
> >More updates will be issued as needed.
> >
> >73,
> >Murray WA4DAN
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