For decades we landed on the beach I was very happy to see the dock put into place. I much prefer the safety of the dock both for the cruisers but especially for the swimmers. However when the dock is in such disrepair it is much safer to put the dinghy on the sand. Maybe we should start landing on the sand west of the swim markers. Maybe the locals that take care of the dock will actually do the work. I know. Stop laughing.