With another holiday season upon us, what a paw-some time to spread some joy with some of our readers’ most photogenic loved ones. As we head towards 2021, here’s a look at some of the good times our readers shared with their boat-loving pups. If you’d like to have your four-legged first mate featured in an upcoming issue of The Log, email photo files and caption information to thelog editor@thelog.com .
Hello Down There
Mexi Bear, a rescue dog from Mexico, checks below deck on CiCi Rose, a 30-foot Ericson sailboat.
Chilling on Deck
Koda, a 6-month-old husky, soaks up some relaxing time on deck. Her owners say her favorite pastime is riding in their dingy.
A True Mariner
Honey, a 16-month-old husky, sports a big smile aboard Ashley and Peter Bergmann’s 1968 Cal25. The Bergmanns said they quickly introduced her to the boat after adopting her and she took to it like a true mariner.
Penny and the ‘Gypsy Moon’
Penny takes a peek below deck on the Gypsy Moon, a 42-foot Californian. Diane, who submitted this photo of the photogenic Penny, said Penny was a natural sea dog from day one and loves every day on the boat, be it in the slip or under way.
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Avalon Harbor Watch
McKinley, a Terrier mix, keeps a watchful on Avalon Harbor aboard a 94-foot McKinna Sequoia.
Bruno the Paddle Boarding Pup
Bruno, a 7-month-old miniature Bernedoodle, enjoys a ride aboard a paddleboard. Nathan Smith said he already loves water, being on their boat and paddle boarding.
Dock Kisses
Jackie the Jack Russel Terrier is a liveaboard on his mom’s sailboat with Sssscorpio the snake and Jaws the fish. Kaya, his mom, said he loves to greet his friends and neighbors on the dock with kisses.
A Duffy Doodle Day
Captain Gary Peterson and his 3-and-a-half-month-old golden doodle, Danika, enjoy a harbor cruise in Newport Beach aboard their family Duffy, Pura Vida.
Miliani in the Morning
Miliani snuggles under a blanket on a morning trip from Dana Point to Long Beach.