"katy" wrote in message
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John Cairns wrote:
http://sailing.about.com/od/gearequi.../deckshoes.htm

I would add, if you have flat feet, as I do, an extended period of
sailing+barefeet=extremely sore, painfully sore ankles, when going
ashore.

John Cairns
Maxprop can tell you exactly why sailors should wear shoes....

But I still sail barefoot.

Max