Dogsail tips
Throughout our UK circumnavigation, Svea was never an afterthought. Every passage, marina choice and shore stop had to work for the dog as well as the crew. Along the way, we learned what it really takes to sail safely, calmly and confidently with a canine companion on board.
From dog-overboard drills to getting ashore without drama, here are some of our favourite DogSail lessons below.
Want more practical advice? Download our free DogSail guide here:
What to think about when taking your dog on a three month sailing adventure - click above for top tips and tricks.
Click above for advice on how to help a 38kg Bernese Mountain Dog get back on board.
This video will show you how Svea gets on and off our yacht. We find that mooring stern-to works best.