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A first mate with nine lives

Richard T. Griffiths is a fixture at Oxford Boatyard in Oxford, Md. The English-born 70-year-old has lived a life of adventure aboard his converted 1903 lugger, Rosalind. Griffiths writes about his escapades regularly for Soundings.

Animals have been carried aboard sailing ships since humans first began taking long voyages. Not dogs or cats, of course, but something a little more edible, such as pigs or a cow or two. Chickens, in particular, were easy to keep and delighted the officers with fresh eggs for breakfast at the far sides of the world.

Pampered pooches

Boats and dogs go together like, well, boats and dogs. The time-honored partnership dates back to long before the first recreational runabout was splashed. So it surprised a couple of boaters who sought gear that catered to canine crewmembers that there was little on the market.

Send us your pet photos

Now it's your turn. Share your own boating pets by entering the Soundings Salty Paws Photo Contest.

When not in the dinghy looking for birds, year-old golden retriever Duke can be found shark fishing aboard Amy Lynn Clark's 1987 Post 46 sportfisherman, Salty Paws, which inspired the name for our contest. Whether it's a Lab who lounges on the foredeck or a tabby who curls up at the nav station, we want pictures of your boating pets. The winning images will be featured in the January 2011 issue, and all qualified entries will be shared on SoundingsOnline.com and our Flickr photostream (www.flickr.com/photos/soundingsonline).

Heart and Soul

As always, the Maine Boatbuilders Show is considered a 'jewel' with boats of 'elegant simplicity'

The quality of materials and construction can be seen clearly in the deck framing of this classic catboat from Pleasant Bay Boat and Spar Company.

The Maine Boatbuilders Show is more than just varnished mahogany, polished brass and plank-on-frame construction, although you certainly get your fill of that, too.

Captured Rapture

The winners of our ‘Real Boats, Real Boaters Photo Contest’ each had an eye for awe-inspiring image

The right time. The right place.

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