Two weekends ago I went to do some work on the boat. I tied my Force 4 inflatable up to the stern bollard as usual and went down below to get on with the jobs. The wind came up a bit but I thought nothing of it at the time, until it was time to go home. No dinghy! Just the painter and D-ring. The webbing attachment, which showed no obvious wear or tear, must have given way. Dinghy with outboard still missing somewhere in Lytteton Harbour if anyone finds it. Luckily warm enough for a swim to shore.
Last weekend I went out in my other inflatable - older and a bit leaky, and with my larger ou