King of the World Nacho, a 7-year-old Chihuahua rescue, is a familiar sight in Alamitos Bay and sometimes Huntington Harbour as he rides on the nose of Larry Himmels kayak.
Catching Some Rays Sophie loves to sunbathe on the bow of Donna Schnorrs boat slipped in Long Beach.
More Wind, Please Duncan, a 4-month-old Beabull, enjoyed the wine in his face during his first sail. He also had fun barking at other boaters, according to his owner Nikki Perham.
Peek-a-boo Gary Wolod submitted this photo of his dog Jiminy J. The four-legged first mate likes to keep a close watch on his crew, passengers, and the meals being made in the galley while aboard the Pacific-Seacraft, Singularity.
Safe on the Water Wiener dogs Ryan and Scout love cruising around San Diego Bay while feeling the wind in their hair. Their personalities may be strong but their swimming skills are not. Life jackets are a must for these short-legged little sailors.
Barking Orders Todd McCarthy submitted this photo of his first mate, Sebastian, who calls all the shots. Sebastian knows he runs the ship, he wrote. We humans are just around to do the work.
A Little R R Zuce Gibola enjoys taking in some sun aboard his owners Macgregor in Dana Point Harbor. Lounging and relaxing is something this first mate takes very seriously.
A Harbor Cruise Daisy, a 7-year-old Shih Tzu, was recently adopted by her boating mom Julia. Daisy loves going to Catalina Island on her 30-foot Sea Ray, Come Monday, or just cruising the harbor in the dinghy.
Standing Watch Pookie, a 10-year-old miniature Pomeranian, usually stands guard duty on Everett Peaks 34-foot trawler, but enjoys kayaking on her days off.
A Family Sail John Mack submitted this photo of his dog Marley. The pup enjoyed the sail from Catalina on the familys 19-foot Cape Dory, Typhoon.
Fours never a crowd Helene Webb of Santa Barbara sent this photo of Teddy, Petey, Chewy and Lola hanging out in the dinghy. The four friends are always ready for a dinghy ride through Santa Barbara Harbor, Webb wrote in an email to The Log.
Gotta love that Squishy Face Donna Groves submitted this photo of her adorable 5-year-old dog, Mr. B. The French Bulldog enjoys hanging out on the family boat at Dana Point Marina.
Living in Arizona, David Henning wanted to make sure his 17-year-old dog Lug Nut (center) saw the ocean at least once. The family took Lug Nut and his buddies for a weekend of swimming and sailing in San Diego. We adopted him a year and a half ago and want him to live his emeritus years in style, Henning said.