Get Your Paws Wet
Inspired to cruise the world or simply explore local waters with your pet? We offer tips for leaving the dock – safely and with preparedness. Similar to charting your course, so too, must that be done when a pet is on board. Research is key before ever leaving port.
You may be surprised as to the places your pet can and cannot go. Being vaccinated against rabies and current on vaccinations is often not enough. For cruising extending beyond your neighborhood marina you need to do your due diligence ahead of time. This way when you’re ready to go you can enjoy smooth sailing.
So throughout our blog posts, we will walk you through step-by-step instructions for everything you need to do to cast off.
Safety Basics
Planning Ahead
Proper Gear
Favorite Places
Sample Checklist
Cruising with Your Pet
Adventuring
Developing Your Sea Legs (or paws)
Practice makes “pawfect”. It is recommended to introduce your newest crew member to your yacht slowly. The more you acclimate your pet slowly but consistently to a water lifestyle the more you will know what is needed and necessary to navigate a smooth sailing approach to having pets on onboard.
Seaworthy
“When on your boat or around the docks it is important to remember that even the strongest swimming dogs can benefit from wearing a life jacket around water. These vests provide crucial buoyancy, keeping your dog’s head above water if they get tired, disoriented by currents, or overwhelmed by waves.”
oliver + olivia
@yachtpet
“Motion or sea sickness is more common in younger dogs. The parts of the inner ear involved with balance are not fully developed. Puppies often outgrow motion sickness by the time they are about one year old. However, many adult dogs become anxious or even nauseous during travel due to a lack of conditioning.”
stewart
@yachtpet
The Yacht Pet - Advice for Pets at Sea 