When you’re living on a boat away from a dock, the dinghy is your car.
You use it to go back and forth to shore, and also for fun little explorations.
And just as with the big boat, it’s important to have some basic safety and communication gear aboard in case of problems. Listen in for what Dave and I carry on our excursions!
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George Attaway says
Safety first
Petra Vandenberg says
Oars!
Joysealife.com says
Men aren’t as safely conciouncicus as women are. I won’t get in a dingy without a lifejacket and oars. If you go on land or are going to someone else’s boat, turn on your anchor light before you leave and take a flashlight.
Anonymous says
I’m loving these podcasts! I listen on my way to work.