By the time we got back to the shore, the water had risen to waist high where we had anchored it, which was the beach at the time. When trying to board the dinghy from the water, I went for a very brisk and bracing swim as I tried to plop myself into it. I'm sure it must have been an absolute joy to watch for any observer from the anchorage.
@neauoire Sounds like any time I try to get into, or out of, a kayak from shore.