SouthWest Ramblings 16

Douglas David Seifert · Issue 87, Nov/Dec 2015 · pp. 68–77

Products mentioned: Nikon D7100, Subal ND7100, 10-17mm FE zoom, Inon Z240, Nikon D300, Subal ND20

to wind, current and the boat is constantly drifting. Using the cage eliminates the worry that guests will drift too far from the boat or let go of the line drifting quickly out of sight of the boat and crew. Without the worry of where the guests are, the crew can concentrate on keeping the makos close to the boat and interested; coaxing them into the best position for observation and photos. Engineered to be similar to the cages used in South Africa for great white shark encounters, this one has room enough for 2 people. It sports bars of stainless steel and aluminum with a solid floor and a top protected with bars. The cage floats a bit above the surface of the water to enable communication with the boat if needed. At eye level on the sides and front are clear panels made of Lexan polycarbonate sheet. The front has two open ports for cameras. Captain Mendillo has experimented with diff…