Maurice started inflating a small rubber dinghy,while Marilyn started grabbing things. They tied the dinghy to the yacht and started throwing the things in it - tins of food.a small oil burner,a map and compass,glue to repair the dinghy,water containers,knives,mugs and passports. Then they clambered into the dinghy,untied it and watched in horror as their beaytiful yacht sank under the water.