Zodiac operations are quite sporting...

on the Hanseatic Inspiration as the boats are craned down from the top deck by the bosun and his very capable team, with drivers aboard, from about 80 feet above the water.

Note the port side crane near rear of ship.

Note the port side crane near rear of ship.

The bosun operating the crane, smiling for his picture.  You can see the starboard side crane here.

The bosun operating the crane, smiling for his picture. You can see the starboard side crane here.

My view as the Zodiac is swung over the port side!  Very exciting, especially in windy conditions.  Like I said, sporting.

My view as the Zodiac is swung over the port side! Very exciting, especially in windy conditions. Like I said, sporting.