For Marlin, a 9-year-old border collie, and Jo Jo, an 8-year-old Shih Tzu, the weekend just wouldn’t be complete without riding on the 30-foot Roughwater trawler, Ambitions at Bay, in Oceanside Harbor. Owner, Keith Sandin, says, “They have their regular doggie friends they see around the Harbor when talking walks and both like to ride in kayaks and on paddle boards, as well as putt around the harbor in our dinghy.”
Ricardo Holden and his dog Hobie are – fittingly – riding a Hobie kayak through beautiful Channel Islands Harbor. It is not uncommon to see kayaks here in Oxnard, as Channel Islands Harbor has a dedicated kayak launch ramp.
Kathleen Stowe shared a photo of Bailey, a Maltese- Shih Tzu mix with a little terrier thrown in for good measure. “I rescued him one week before last Christmas [2018] and we became immediately bonded,” said Stowe. “He gets so excited when I put his life vest on to go kayaking in the California Yacht Marina at Chula Vista. People walking along the bay start videoing him! I live aboard a 44-foot ocean yacht sportfisher and love it – and so does Mr. Bailey!”
Robert Krause shared a photo of his cute Australian Shepherd, Bingo. Even though Bingo is young, he really hit the jackpot with his newfound boating lifestyle.
Gracie, an Australian shepherd, has been featured in The Log before – and it’s no wonder because her owner Dawn Weaver says she’s a big-time boating fan. “She loves being on the water in any type of watercraft,” says Weaver.
Molly and Adam look out from Cheoy Lee, a 55-foot long-range cruiser, in Sausalito, California. These two pups love to watch out for guests who approach the boat. Owner Doug Litwin says, “They [Molly and Adam] are both rescues and get along terrifically well.”
Here’s Taz, pictured with his owner, enjoying the beautiful, sunny California boating life. Nicknamed “The Wonder Dog,” Taz has an affinity for the water.
Emiko Kelly submitted this photo of her dog Sammy. For his first time, Sammy rode on a boat!
Chad French and family recently moved onto a sailboat in National City with their great dane, Quincy. Quincy’s quickly learning the ropes of liveaboard life and seems to be quite accustomed since the last time she was featured in the Dog Aboard section. Visit Quincy’s official Instagram @LiveFree2SailFastBoatDog.
Owner, Ronda Cross, submitted this photo of her furry friends, Jazmin and Jade, loving their time on the open water. “Jazmin and Jade enjoying the passersby on the Cross’ Seabiscuit in Newport Harbor,” says Cross.
These two “fur angels,” Hank and Kala, enjoy evening cruises on their Duffy boat in Newport Harbor. Hank is an Aussie-German shepherd mix, while Kala is a golden retriever.
Owner Lisa Pickett really lucked out with her sea hound, Lucky. “Our dog Lucky is at the helm in Newport Beach,” she says. “He may not really be able to be the helmsman, but he is definitely in charge.”
Sampson, a terrier mix, was rescued by his owner Chris Johnsen in October 2010. Little did Johnsen know Sampson would become such a passionate boater: “We rescued him in October 2010, and he loves to go sailing,” says Johnson. “Our boat is a 40-foot sloop, designed by the late boat designer Doug Peterson San Diego.”
As any experienced boater knows, it’s always important to keep safety in mind. That’s exactly why James, a poodle-mix, is sure to suit up in his personal floatation device (PFD) before he hits the water. “James loves to go sailing,” says owner Benjamin Schick. “When the wind picks up around Marina Del Rey, he’s in his PFD.”
“You know it’s time for a dinghy ride when the weather is beautiful and your dog beats you into the boat!” says Kona’s owner, Brandon Post. An eight-year-old ridgeback-German-shepherd mix, Kona loves spending her days aboard the T/T Restless in Huntington Harbour.
