As if we needed any more proof that dogs love to cruise, here’s a cute collection submitted by our readers of their favorite furry first mates.
You’ll laugh. You’ll cry. You’ll be rushing to go out and get a boat dog of your own.
“My little ruby “Lucy” on deck circa 2009.” —William Bulla
“Clyde, keeping an eye on his “hooman” on the dock!” —Linda Albee
Our little “Jumper” on lookout. (Submitted by Richard M. Mike Whitlow)
(Submitted by Steven Walsh)
Biscuit, a miniature goldendoodle, is dressed in his cocktail-hour finest. Ruff life! (Jay Mavro)
Passagemaker reader Jim Patterson, of the Grand Banks 36 Gypsea, with first-mate Finnegan, an English lab.
Kilo, a liveaboard cruiser aboard Take A Breath stands watch on the flybridge, while his companion, Lima, grabs a cat nap.
English lab Finnegan aboard Grand Banks 36 Gypsea
Meet Gus, a Bichon Frise. He is 13 years old and sails out of Armdale Yacht Club in Halifax, Nova Scotia. He’s also the captain the Sea Ray 540 CPMY Aurora. (Jeff and Kellie Larsen)
“Markey, a King Charles Cavalier, loves cruising in our trawler and going ashore for walks. His favorite is a dingy ride! We take him on cruises in the San Diego Bay and up the coastline. He is a great sea dawg!” —Marcia Crum
“Markey, a King Charles Cavalier, loves cruising in our trawler and going ashore for walks. His favorite is a dingy ride! We take him on cruises in the San Diego Bay and up the coastline. He is a great sea dawg!” —Marcia Crum
Very proud Dachshund (Dackel) Maxel oversees the captain’s duties on a Linssen 40. (Raimund Müller)
“Evening Watch.” Sea Dog on board, submitted by Caroline Beteta.
Golden Retrievers Tilley and Darby, ears flying in the dingy, off Stuart, Florida. (Mary Minard)
Crew from Maine to the Bahamas. Cavalier King Charles Spaniel “Lark.” (Mary Minard)
When she’s not helping her owner, John, run the dinghy, Sophie (a Standard Poodle) loves supervising the lines—especially when traveling through locks. (Photo by John Moisson)
Sophie, a 10-year-old Standard Poodle, with her mates John and Carolyn Moisson aboard their Riviera 6000 SY. Together they’ve logged over 5,800 miles from Naples to Bar Harbor Maine. (Photo by John Moisson)
Sophie, a Standard Poodle, loves supervising the lines with her owner, Carolyn—especially when traveling through locks. (Photo by John Moisson)
Golden retrievers Tugboat and Luna aboard their McKinna 65. (Photo courtesy of John C. Landon)
Gus, a 7-year-old yellow lab on his first trip to Kodiak, Alaska, was quiet and cautious when meeting the resident sea lions. (Photo by Mary Norman)
Send us your pooch pics! Got a great photo of your favorite sea dog on board? Email a hi-res image with a supporting caption (including dog name and breed) to [email protected]. Your submission might be added to this gallery.
