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|[[image:1arthur.jpg|left|Dinghy Familiarization]] | |[[image:1arthur.jpg|left|Dinghy Familiarization]] | ||
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+ | |'''Tip 1''' | ||
The first step to getting your pet ready for the Sailing Experience, is to aclimate him to the equipment. | The first step to getting your pet ready for the Sailing Experience, is to aclimate him to the equipment. | ||
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(an understanding wife is essential during this phase.) | (an understanding wife is essential during this phase.) | ||
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+ | |[[image:2arthur.jpg|left|A really sporty life jacket]] | ||
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+ | |'''Tip 2''' | ||
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+ | Dogs are very image conscious. You have to convince them that wearing a life jacket will really make them look cool. | ||
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+ | (Bribery works well here.) | ||
+ | |} | ||
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+ | {| | ||
+ | |[[image:3arthur.jpg|left|Safety first!]] | ||
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+ | |'''Tip 3''' | ||
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+ | Enforce the rules. No running on the docks! | ||
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+ | |} | ||
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+ | {| | ||
+ | |[[image:4arthur.jpg|left|Safety first!]] | ||
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+ | |'''Tip 4''' | ||
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+ | For longer trips, teach your dog to play cards. They can be a worthy adversary, especially at poker. | ||
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+ | (I would recommend a 3 Milkbone table limit, just to be safe.) | ||
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+ | |} | ||
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+ | {| | ||
+ | |[[image:5arthur.jpg|left|Safety first!]] | ||
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+ | |'''Tip 5''' | ||
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+ | Dogs always call shotgun, even on boats, so get used to it. | ||
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+ | |} | ||
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+ | {| | ||
+ | |[[image:6arthur.jpg|left|Safety first!]] | ||
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+ | |'''Tip 6''' | ||
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+ | Remember, the morning ritual sets the tone for the day. | ||
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+ | A pleasant sail starts with a happy crew. | ||
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+ | |} | ||
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+ | {| | ||
+ | |[[image:7arthur.jpg|left|Safety first!]] | ||
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+ | |'''Tip 7''' | ||
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+ | Make it easy for your best friend to get back on board after a trip ashore. A ramp can take all the stress out of the daily routine. | ||
+ | |||
+ | |} | ||
+ | |||
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+ | {| | ||
+ | |[[image:9arthur.jpg|left|Safety first!]] | ||
+ | |||
+ | |||
+ | |'''Tip 8''' | ||
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+ | Make your trips onshore an adventure! | ||
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+ | |||
+ | (Note: Beware of dead smelly fish!) | ||
+ | |||
+ | |} | ||
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+ | {| | ||
+ | |[[image:10arthur.jpg|left|Safety first!]] | ||
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+ | |'''Tip 9''' | ||
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+ | Let sleeping dogs lie. Especially if they have claimed a prime spot on the low side. | ||
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+ | |} | ||
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+ | {| | ||
+ | |[[image:11arthur.jpg|left|Safety first!]] | ||
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+ | |||
+ | |'''Tip 10''' | ||
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+ | If you're traveling with a group of sailors, mischief is bound to happen onshore. | ||
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+ | Sometimes a cute face can make the difference between an adventure and an ordeal. | ||
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+ | Recognize your assets and use them wisely. | ||
+ | |} | ||
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+ | {| | ||
+ | |[[image:12arthur.jpg|left|Safety first!]] | ||
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+ | |'''Tip 11''' | ||
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+ | After 1,000 miles on the high seas, a salty dog has earned his place. | ||
+ | |||
+ | |} | ||
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+ | {| | ||
+ | |[[image:13arthur.jpg|left|Safety first!]] | ||
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+ | |'''Tip 12''' | ||
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+ | But DON"T let him sleep in the v-berth! | ||
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+ | Those romantic moonlit nights in a quiet secluded anchorage will never be the same. | ||
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+ | |} | ||
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+ | ---- | ||
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+ | Post your nautical pet adventure here! | ||
+ | [[image:DogBoat.jpg|center|200px|Make sure your dog has enough water!]] |
Latest revision as of 17:00, 3 June 2010
Arthur Sails to Canada
Official Crew for Quiet Island #1291
|
Tip 1
The first step to getting your pet ready for the Sailing Experience, is to aclimate him to the equipment.
(an understanding wife is essential during this phase.) |
|
Tip 2
Dogs are very image conscious. You have to convince them that wearing a life jacket will really make them look cool.
|
|
Tip 3
Enforce the rules. No running on the docks! |
|
Tip 4
For longer trips, teach your dog to play cards. They can be a worthy adversary, especially at poker.
|
|
Tip 5
Dogs always call shotgun, even on boats, so get used to it. |
|
Tip 6
Remember, the morning ritual sets the tone for the day. A pleasant sail starts with a happy crew. |
|
Tip 7
Make it easy for your best friend to get back on board after a trip ashore. A ramp can take all the stress out of the daily routine. |
|
Tip 8
Make your trips onshore an adventure!
|
|
Tip 9
Let sleeping dogs lie. Especially if they have claimed a prime spot on the low side. |
|
Tip 10
If you're traveling with a group of sailors, mischief is bound to happen onshore. Sometimes a cute face can make the difference between an adventure and an ordeal. Recognize your assets and use them wisely. |
|
Tip 11
After 1,000 miles on the high seas, a salty dog has earned his place. |
|
Tip 12
But DON"T let him sleep in the v-berth!
|
Post your nautical pet adventure here!