On Sat, 29 Nov 2008 13:59:31 -0800 (PST), Frogwatch
wrote:

Took the Tolman to St Georges Island here in N, FL this past few days
but was not able to use her. Put her in the water at the oystermens
"ramp", basically a sandy area with steep drop off. Pushed off and
tried to start motor. Would not start for anything. Wind pushed us
across a shallow harbor for about 100 yds. OK, so I start kicker to
get us back to ramp. Uh oh, we are now in water too shallow for it.
CRAP, I gotta jump in and push off cuz wind really pushed us hard
aground. Once in water, decided to just walk her back across shallow
harbor EXCEPT, the mud was 3' deep. I got it done but my legs are cut
up from oyster shells.

Why didn't you drop anchor before you got pushed in too shallow?
Let's talk basic boating here.

--Vic