Teachable Moments
November 5, 2020
People are buying two things during the Covid-19 pandemic: boats and dogs. Both require training and practice.
People are buying two things during the Covid-19 pandemic: boats and dogs. Both require training and practice.
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It happened again. She stepped off and called him an “Animal.” He tossed her bag on the dock and accused her of being a “Dog.” They were both wrong. The problem was not that he was an animal or that she was a dog, but that they weren’t.
Christmas, cruising in the Bahamas. The happiest time, the happiest place. But not this year. Rigger the boat dog, our happy rescue terrier, is dead.
I’ve wanted to write about Sally, our dog, for a while now and decided to add my own personal twist to the subject. However, I think that if you change a few words here and there, you’ll find the information translates into cruising in general. So, without further ado, here are some things we’ve learned along the way about cruising with a dog.
Winnie, Jack Isabelle are border collie mixes, which means they have A LOT of energy. Their chauffer and exercise-enabler is David O’Neal, who cruises aboard
Duncan, a husky-lab mix, knows his job and he likes his shut-eye. He keeps strangers off El Nido, a 1982 Mainship MS-34-I on the Erie Canal. Here
To kick off our new Pets Aboard photo feature, we present a gallery of animal companions (such as Grace here, getting her sea legs) from
Great Lakes Cruising Story: Family, Failures & Perseverance
Following her larger brethren, the all-aluminum 65 is aimed at owner-operators that want to explore off-grid.
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A couple’s set their sights on a rare model for their forever boat.
This four-stateroom model is packed with custom features and equipment.
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It took this couple a decade to build the boat of their dreams, a Diesel Swan 55
This couple rebuilt a classic former tugboat as they lived aboard and built their family.
September 23-27, 2025
This wooden classic was refit for a life on the rich emerald waters of the Salish Sea and beyond.
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