We brought along an 11'6" inflatable Avon, and a little 10' sailboat. While cruising, the dinghy is our car, and we use it to go to the grocery store in town--just over a mile away. We also use it to go buy water, and of course when we're anchored out we use the dinghies to get to shore. We also enjoy exploring the island via the dinghies.
Some friends of ours here, Steve and Michelle, loaned us their Walker Bay 10' sailing dinghy, which is exactly like ours, so we have been able to race each other and play sailboat tag. It's always more fun to sail against another boat.
Our marina is an a protected lagoon, so each afternoon, when school-work is finished, the boys go out and race each other.
At first I could sail faster than both William and Henry, but they have become competant sailor's and can both beat me. I'm still a little faster than Lora, but probably not for long. Pauli and Warren are getting sailing lessons, and soon they will be able to sail on their own. Parker loves going for dinghy rides
