Our insurance broker said we needed an assessment by a captain to get insurance. We took that as an opportunity to learn from one of the best. So that’s what we did. We hired a captain and went out for our first sail on Sava.
Captain on Board
Yesterday we were fortunate to have a wise and helpful captain on board Sava for our first day sailing her as owners. Conrad hails from New Zealand and has lived and worked in Florida for decades and has lots of stories from his many years sailing. We soaked up as much information from him as we could.
We made it to Florida and on Sava and have been living aboard for two days and nights. The adventure has already begun! Here is what it’s been like in our first days on board our new-to-us 46 foot sailboat.
Introducing our cat Domino, who is joining us on our boat! We couldn’t leave this bundle of sweetness behind in Toronto. She likes warm weather and the sun. We’re not so sure how she’ll handle the sea and the movement bur hoping it goes well for all of us! Our little family is doing this together, me, Brian and Dommie on the Go!
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You can follow Domino’s adventures here on the blog, of course. One way to do that more easily is to subscribe to the blog. You can also follow cute Domino more closely on Instagram, where she goes by Dommieonthego.
In the next week, Domino is going to take her first plane trip in a carrier underneath the seat. I’m a little worried about how she likes it, but we have to get her to Florida somehow! Then we’ll introduce her to her new home, Sava. For a cat who has lived in the same home for 10 years, this will be an adventure for Domino too.
Domino’s Personality
We think Domino’s personality will help her get used to this new life. She’s playful but also relaxed, and she’s friendly. We all need to be friendly as we start this new life on a boat!
Dommie in Toronto
Cat on Board
We have no idea how Domino will fare, nor how we will, living aboard a 46foot monohull. What we do know is that other people have cats, dogs, and other pets, and kids, and disabilities on boats. We’ll figure it out and have fun doing it.
Do you have any tips for boating with a cat or other pet? Share in the comments. I’m sure Dommie on the go will appreciate them.
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