My 1st mate is a real dog

[svTrekka]

As far as 1st mates go he’s just about perfect, although he will on an occasion attempt to chase a jet-sky down the port side as they rocket by. On the upside he’s kind of quiet mostly keeping his opinions to himself; he doesn’t take up much space and is willing to let me know if any visitors enter our anchorage. I use to be a lone sailor, single handing about 99% of the time but now that Toby has signed on as first mate I’m enjoying his company.

-Capt Dave-
s/v Trekka

[Boasun]

Now if he barks when in the fog, you'll have a natural fog signal...

[sailingdog]

A lot of good boat dogs can detect other boats in the fog far long before the humans can...