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A Dingy of a question?
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02/03/2020 05:35 PM
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Or a question about a Dingy?
What is the best way to get back in the dingy from the water after a snorkel? I tried using a pipe / rope ladder but that just slides under with no help. Only way is to pull and grunt. There has to be an easier method.
Dave
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Re: A Dingy of a question?
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02/03/2020 05:43 PM
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Easy.... Flip in backwards from the water... Lay on your back with your arms up and hands in the hand holds, dunk your head in the water and at the same time pull your knees to your chest and you will end up doing a backwards somersault into the dingy. It’s very easy once done and requires very little strength. Was tough to “get it” the first time but is easy now! Try it you will be a https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ZuQ64DO1MhQ
Last edited by Artifactual; 02/03/2020 09:20 PM.
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Re: A Dingy of a question?
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02/03/2020 07:53 PM
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I have the Up-N-Out dinghy ladder ( https://up-n-out.com/dinghy-ladders/). When properly tied to the dinghy, it won't kick under the dinghy and doesn't require much arm strength to board. If you don't have a ladder, I find it easiest to board at the side of the dinghy nearer the stern where the top of the tubes are closest to the waterline. Keep your swim fins ON then kick upwards and pull yourself up simultaneously.
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Re: A Dingy of a question?
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02/04/2020 02:26 PM
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This was all fun and interesting. I like the flip backwards but not too sure of my dexterity to handle that, but I will try just for the fun of it. I lean to the rental steps, this way I do not need to bring anything down with me.
Is there a way I can save this tread or other threads to "my favorites" so I can see it again as needed?
Thanks for the help.
Dave
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Re: A Dingy of a question?
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If you are logged in just click "follow thread" thread option at top It will be saved in your followed list.
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Re: A Dingy of a question?
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02/16/2020 10:25 AM
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We bring a “Davis swim ladder” (actually just a single step) with us and tie it to a lifting handle on the dinghy. It’s still an undignified struggle to get back into the dinghy, but we have lived to tell the tale.
The step goes in the same bag as the cooler (and sunscreen) that we check on the flight. If you tie a rope on the opposite side of the ladder to grab it will take away the struggle of getting over the tube.
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