Add in swell, constant crosswind..."
...in a float-plane???
Last of the problems I'd have expected!!
I'm even more ignorant about floats than saxon ops, but (based on the recommended Boeing and Airbus ditching procedures
) with any significant swell (which will usually be perpendicular to the wind) it is preferable to land aligned with the swells... thus the crosswind.
I think...
Anyway, back on topic, I've always thought THIS job must be cool:
http://www.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!/open.file?i...sok=&photo_nr=