I was looking for a checklist for the Cessna 182 and I stumbled upon [this one](https://www.redskyventures.org/doc/cessna-checklists/Checklist-Procedureslist_C182_Flipstyle_RSV_Feb2010.pdf). When I looked at the speed-table, I found an interesting entry. It says "Ditching" with a speed of 65 KIAS:

[![Ditching Speed](https://i.stack.imgur.com/L6Om4.jpg)](https://i.stack.imgur.com/L6Om4.jpg)

Everything I read and watched about ditching so far told me to ditch at the lowest speed possible.

Why should I ditch with 13 knots more than I could (Vso is 52 KIAS)? I can think of no reason I would like to do that.