"JimH" wrote in message
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"Wayne.B" wrote in message
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On Tue, 25 Mar 2008 13:36:49 -0700, "Capt. JG"
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"Wayne.B" wrote in message
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There has been a lot of discussion about the proper way of operating a
dinghy in the Florida Keys, some of which has been well intentioned
but somewhat misinformed. There is really only one proper technique
in the Keys, and those who have actually cruised there will recognize
it immediately. A picture is worth a thousand words:

http://img178.imageshack.us/my.php?i...ytechniev2.jpg

or

http://tinyurl.com/2pujel


Whew... don't hit anything or you'll do a flip in front of the dink, then
get chewed by the prop.

Yes, the "quick stop" manuever could be hazardous. Of course the
rationale for standing up is that you can see what's ahead. The water
in most of the Keys is crystal clear and obstructions are easily
spotted if you have a little altitude.


I still fail to see how it is safer than simply sitting in the inflatable.



It's six of one, three-blade of another.


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