Stella and Stormy, residents of Seal Beach, are pictured here enjoying the boating life. Captains of this dingy, they are always excited to go on a ride. Catalina and Huntington Harbor are Stella and Stormy’s favorite destinations to explore with their family members.
Olive sets sail aboard Monkey Girl, a 47-foot Beneteau MV, from Kona Kai Marina on Shelter Island, San Diego. The Mecca of megayachts, Kona Kai Marina boasts some of the best amenities on the California coast for these remarkable vessels.
Brenda Curet-Chandler submitted this photo of 7-year-old Chloe at the wheel and navigating through Long Beach’s Alamitos Bay in search of a baby whale. Also on board was 15-year-old Luccabear.
Bill Burton submitted this photo of Cooper enjoying a beautiful calm morning ride. Cooper loves to ride around Point Loma in his dinghy every chance he gets, Burton wrote.
Sky, Pancho and Spartacus are pictured here (left to right) enjoying a day on the water aboard Scooter, a 25-foot Trojan in Dana Point Harbor. Skylar is a full breed Pomeranian. Pancho is believed to be a Russell-mix. Spartacus seems to be in between a standard size Pom and a Teacup Pomeranian. “We call him a ‘coffee cup’ Pomeranian,” owner John Bercsi wrote. All three of these water dogs are rescues.
Viper cruises Newport Harbor on a beautiful sunny day with a smile on his face. His happy place is on a boat, whether it’s cruising on the ocean or on the lakes. Viper enjoys rides on the towable behind Michael Pohl’s lake boat and is just as content to spend the day out on the ocean watching his humans fish. Viper is a two-year-old Mal-Shi, a Maltese and Shih Tzu hybrid.
Polaris is pictured here aboard Liberation, a 1984 Uniflite Aft Cabin 36. Polaris is a Miniature Bull Terrier, like the Target dog and Spuds MacKenzie (the dog in the Bud Light Beer ad campaign). Polaris hates the water but loves boats, according to her owner Gretchen Stoltz. “We call her Old Salt, because she would be a great ship dog,” Stoltz said. “The boat is her playground.”
Catherine Brisson submitted this photo of Meatball enjoying a kayak ride with his daddy. Meatball is a 13-year-old pug who also likes to sun himself on the Brisson’s 1987 MMC Trawler in Santa Barbara Harbor and play with his toys in the boat’s salon.
Asher, a seven year-old Jackshund (Dachshund and Jack Russell mix), resides in Playa Del Rey with his adoptive parents, Naomi and Noah Hochman. Asher went from living on the streets of Encino to becoming captain of their 42-foot Chaparral, Puffin in Marina del Rey. He enjoys barking at sea lions, sunning on the bow and riding shotgun (hood ornament-style) on the dinghy. Asher is also the unofficial mascot of the California Yacht Club. To be a part of his nautical adventures, you can follow him on Instagram at @asherthehound.
Sophie, a beautiful brindle coat Plott Hound, enjoys being on the boat. This 5-year-old hound loves to swim with her owners, Beverly and Rolf Van de Velde. Plott Hounds were originally bred to hunt boar, but Sophie’s favorite pastime is being on the lookout for seals while out on the dinghy.
Kala, a 3-year-old Coton de Tulear, loves everything to do with the water. She is as comfortable on Don and Judy Cole’s 48-foot Tayana as she is on the dinghy, kayak or standup paddleboard. Kala is referred to as “the nauti dog.” Her maritime adventures can be seen on her Instagram account, @kalathenautidog.
Duncan and Lola, both bulldog puppies, are pictured here with their lifejackets on enjoying the wind and sun. They love cruising on the water with James and Nikki Perham in their 40-foot catamaran, Extreme Escape.
Bella is quite the water dog with an active lifestyle of swimming, kayaking and boating on rivers, lakes, harbors and oceans. “Say the word ‘boat,’ and it’s on,” said her owner Robert. A 7-year-old, female, pure bread Shih Tzu, Bella was born in Oregon. She now lives in Huntington Beach and on the Rogue River. Bella is pictured here relaxing on the bow of the Robalo.
“Duncan took his first mate Lola on a dingy ride on the bay,” said owners, James and Nikki Perham. Duncan (pictured here at 1.5 years of age) and Lola (1-year-old) are both Beabulls, which are a cross between a Beagle and an English Bulldog. These Beabulls enjoy cruising around the San Diego Bay.
A dachshund, named Remy, is seen here aboard Goose Dog scanning the horizon for other boats in the Channel Islands Harbor. The boat was “named after another dog who had a penchant for chasing geese,” the owner, Dan Davis, said. Remy appears to have a liking to be the lookout.
