Let’s face it: Getting on or off a small motorboat (or panga, as we call them) without the use of a dock is not for the faint hearted, particularly on a windy day. And yet, we’ve seen people using them regularly to explore Puerto Vallarta’s South Shore. We’ve seen adventurous snowbirds load them up with everything from small boxes to full-size refrigerators as they prepare to spend a few months in places such as Yelapa. The recent overhaul of the dock at Las Animas, the addition of a second one in Yelapa, as well as the construction of a brand new one in Quimixto make it a lot easier and safer for everyone to enjoy these destinations, from senior citizens to families with very young children.