Dog Aboard

Bella lives on a 33 foot Hans Christian named Baanyen at Pier 32 Marina in national city. She loves Dinghy rides and we have named our 14 foot Boston whaler after her “Bella’s Ride” we were on our way to the fuel dock during the quarantine.

Our late dog “TATA” was truly one of a kind, we rescued her from the streets of Bangalore, India as a puppy, brought her back with her official passport and documents to enjoy a great life here in USA. She was with her everywhere. On land or water. The most unique dog and family member we have ever had. We miss her but have so many great memories. Including expressions and time on the water like this.

Hostess With the Mostess

Our new rescued husky, Kai enjoying the sunset at Marina Village Mission Bay aboard our Catalina 27 Ajabu.

Herman enjoying the boat life

I love sailing with my first mate, Sierra! We live in San Diego and own a 24 foot sailboat named Sancha. We have sailed hundreds of miles around the Pacific, with Sierra at the helm. She has been sailing since she was just two months old, and has a sturdy set of sea legs ... sometimes too sturdy! In rough seas, we have to tie her to a cleat, because not even bad weather will keep her from exploring.

She always gets me back safe

Captain Gary Peterson and his 3 1/2 month old golden doodle , Danika, enjoying a harbor cruise in Newport Beach aboard their family Duffy, Pura Vida.

On a trip from Dana Point to Long Beach, Miliani felt much more comfortable under a snuggly blanket.

Our 6 year old Saint Bernard enjoying a day on Big Bear Lake

Finnegan, aka Squid, lives aboard SV Luna Sea at Ventura Isle Marina. Here, he’s telling his owner “that’s not how you tie a bowline.”

Mark Weinberger submitted this photo of his dog Sam, a one-eyed Schnoodle, sailing on his West Wight Potter in Oceanside harbor. Weinberger said when Sam isn’t sailing he can be found being walked around the harbor where he loves to socialize with other harbor dogs or, on occasion, dine al fresco with crew members at many of the harbor eateries.

Gigi and Jasmine are the first and second mates aboard a 50-foot Jefferson Rivanna, Legacy. Here they are taking a ride on a 12-foot Novurania Tender back to Legacy at the Coronado Cays Yacht Club marina.

Duke the Goldendoodle sure looks cool in his sunglasses, just chilling on the weekend aboard his boat in Shoreline Marina.

Well, no discrimination allowed. Ken D’Angelo submitted this photo of Tiller, an 8-year-old, 16-pound tourtie cat. He said she started boat life aboard his 45-foot Hunter sailboat Traveller in 2012 and now they own this Bayliner 4588, DagoRed. D’angelo said Tiller’s favorite pastime – besides eating and sleeping – is doing what her captain does: taking in the beautiful days of life on San Diego Bay.

Maura M. Brutti sent in this photo of her Goldendoodle Duke at Shoreline Marina. She said Duke loves the weekends!

David Birken submitted this photo of Mochi, a 7-year old Havanese. He said the breed historically sailed the Caribbean Sea and kept the sailors’ feet warm. “Every night he heads to the foot of our bed to keep my first mates’ and my feet warm at night whether we are on our sailboat or at home,” Birken said in an email.

Roxy certainly knows how to make herself at home. Phil Raffee submitted this photo of Roxy snoozing in the salon on his Cape Dory.

Gus, an 8-year-old Pomeranian, lives on this yacht and loves to go down to Coronado Bay. Here he is waiting to go underneath the Coronado Bridge.

Monster getting in some time on the water aboard a kayak in Santa Barbara Harbor!

Frodo and his owner, Paul, enjoy telling jokes and sharing laughs while cruising in Point Loma.

It was blue skies and blue seas off the coast of Ventura the day this photo of Mike and his dog, Sophie, was taken on board LOVEY, a 23-foot Duffy Cudd.

Milo loves to spend weekends in Catalina exploring the local fishing spots while waiting for a bite. He doesn’t mind if the fish are big or small, as long as they’re biting!

This is Levi, Mike and Angie’s four-legged first mate. The Norfolk terrier enjoys both racing and cruising on Mike and Angie’s Hans Christian 38, Compass Rose, berthed in Ventura.