Thanks George - we'll be sure to do that. We also have a life vest for him that he'll wear when in the dinghy. Already have had him wear it and even had him float in it in a pool. He actually was pretty comfortable in it - he really seems to love the water.. bathed him last night and poured water over his head and down his face and even that he was ok with.. pouring it over his chest he just smiles and laughs.. I think he'll be a fish (as a good friend calls me) like me