the media has reported 25 meters-that struck me as being a little to close to be towing an 18 foot life boat behind a ship (water ski tow ropes are 75 feet). There’d be a heck of a lot of prop wash at 75 feet-I’m figuring it was further back-but I don’t think we want the bad guys knowing exactly how accurate the SEALS are\can be.
Prop wash also actually works in the good guys favor. Also close in means it is a rougher ride (tow) and noisier.
Also in the captain favor. So smart move on the part of the Bainbridge’s captain.