<p>A folding dinghy comprises at least two flexible panels (12, 14) which have curved edges along which the panels are hinged together by a flexible connecting element (26) having one or more longitudinally extending cavities (42) in which an enlarged distal portion of one of the panels is held captive. The connecting element and the distal portion have curved interfaces and the connecting element bears resiliently on the distal portion at the interfaces. A resiliently compressible sealing strip (90) may be interposed between the connecting element and the distal portion.</p>
