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Florida Keys Dinghy Operation
On Mar 25, 5:32*pm, "JimH" wrote:
"Wayne.B" wrote in message ... On Tue, 25 Mar 2008 13:36:49 -0700, "Capt. JG" wrote: "Wayne.B" wrote in message . .. 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.- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - Did you notice this: "the rationale for standing up is that you can see what's ahead." |
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