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Learn to sail confidently
with your dog

Our Story

We sailed around Britain so that you don't have to learn the hard way.

In 2025, Pete, Jen and Svea set off from Shotley Marina on a 130-day anticlockwise circumnavigation of the UK. Across 46 legs and every Celtic nation, they tested every piece of advice about sailing with a dog, and discovered most of it was wrong.

 

Pete is a cruising instructor with a decade of yacht ownership and an Atlantic crossing under his belt. Jen has two Fastnet races and the Caribbean 600 on her CV. Between them, they've distilled everything into practical, tested guidance for dog owners who want to get on the water.

Why trust us?​

Qualified instructors

Pete has taught yacht sailing across Europe for the past 20 years. Jen is a seasoned racer and cruising instructor.

Proven offshore experience

Two Fastnet races, the Caribbean 600, an Atlantic crossing, and a full UK circumnavigation. We've sailed in every condition.

Dog welfare comes first

Svea has lived aboard since she was a puppy. Every tip we teach has been tested on a real dog, in real conditions, over thousands of miles.

Latest from the water

Free Guide

The tips we wish we'd had before we set off. Download our free PDF and join the Dogsail community for course updates, sailing stories, and Svea content.

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Island Harbour Marina, IOW

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