Sailing Sweet Rucavídeo
The Story of Roxy the Sailing Dog - A dog living on a sailboat for 5 years [Ep. 169]
27 de octubre de 2024 · 13 min · 9K visitas
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Roxy, a 14-year-old dog, has lived aboard Sweet Ruca for five years, logging over 25,000 miles and two circumnavigations of Cape Horn.Watch Transitioning from a land-based life in the Midwest to full-time cruising required Roxy to adapt to steep companionway stairs and non-skid decks that initially lacked traction for her paws.7:01 She maintains her balance in rolly sea conditions while eating and sleeping, often finding stability by bracing against the gimballed stove or snuggling with the crew while underway.3:36 For exercise, she swims, runs on beaches, and rides on a paddleboard, a skill she mastered by chasing a tennis ball to improve her focus.9:30 Bathroom habits proved challenging; after rejecting fake grass and seaweed, the crew adopted a method using a Tupperware container to collect waste while at sea.11:37 Roxy enters the dinghy using a specific jumping technique and remains a consistent traveler despite her age.7:48
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