We had a great week at Lake Tahoe. Sailed every day, The water is very clear and very Blue! We were with a group that had 10 Kids having a great time. They liked going for a ride with Grandpa. They wanted to jump off the boat, so I dumped the sails made sure all had life jackets tight and they were overboard in about 300 feet of water. That water is a lot colder than at the beach. A few of the parents wanted to do the same thing, They were back in the boat in a hurry! The open stern is great for a swim. The little 2 1/2 motor is just right.