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Florida Keys Dinghy Operation
Geoff Schultz wrote:
"JimH" wrote in : "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...inghytechniev2. 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. I see people do this all of the time. Typically they do it to keep dry. Of course we also know of a couple who ran into an anchor chain after a long night out. She ended with a broken rib and a punctured rib. -- Geoff www.GeoffSchultz.org Don't you mean a broken lung and punctured rib? G |
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