Really nice post @denmarkguy, and yes, memories of childhood are very strong. One of my favourites was going to see a seal colony with my father in a clinker dinghy with a seagull outboard. As we returned two Killer Whales cruised in the other direction about 30 yards away - they were magnificent and I remember not feeling a jot scared - but that was probably because Dad was there.
And he is still going strong! Upped.