My goddaughter had injured --natürlich-- shortly before the summer holidays, the knee and was not allowed to go swimming now ... I immediately ordered this boat, so that it at least play in shallow water a little and can be splashed. -A Complete success! His parents have supplied leash used to keep the boat. Now all could swim around him and he could bask in the boat and are repeatedly doused with water. Conclusion: for gimmicks and a little paddling in safe waters absolutely great!