sailing atlantic

[craw4d2003]

Hi is there anyone out there who has sailed across to the caribbean with their dog. We are going to sail firstly to Barbados then on where we feel like it. What paperwork is required to sail with a dog. She has had all her vacinations including rabies and will have a pet passport. We are currently living in Ibiza and will sail through the med to the canaries and then on from there. Any info will be greatly appreciated.

 

[TigaWave]

No but I met a Dutch Cat called K9 that had two huge woofties on board.

 

[mainshiptom]

I met a dutch boat that had a tiger on board, i have pictures to prove !

Tom

 

[Talbot]

Depends where you are going, cause if it is likely that you will end up in Australia, they take a dim view of doggy imports. If the longer term plan is to return to UK during dog's lifetime, then you will have a problem getting dog back into country without the long stay at a doggy hotel.

 

[Swagman]

Had some pals who sailed this route with their Alsatian dog in 2005. If you wish to email them directly and ask questions - (they are still travelling) - then pm me and I'll forward it to them.
Cheers
JOHN

 

[tcm]

dog sailing

i've heard of people sailing the atlantic with a boat. Sailing with a dog sounds quite difficult.

 

[Kilter]

Re: dog sailing

Loadsa people done it in cats so why not! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[Swagman]

Re: dog sailing

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i've heard of people sailing the atlantic with a boat. Sailing with a dog sounds quite difficult.

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Not really. Big tail makes downwind quite speedy - and in the calms they could feed it curry and lager.........

 

[anglo_saxon]

Re: dog sailing

we have decided not to take our dog because of the regulations. if you go on to www.sailcharbonneau.com/QuarantineImport.htm this should help.

tony.

 

[craw4d2003]

yes please pass on my email craw4d2003@yahoo.co.uk. we will be going to Barbados then onto the islands, havn't decided which route yet, but would love to hear from people who are traveling with dogs. We have no intention of returning to UK and also no intention of going as far as Australia.

 

[craw4d2003]

Re: dog sailing

Leaving her behind is not an option.

 

[Swagman]

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yes please pass on my email craw4d2003@yahoo.co.uk. we will be going to Barbados then onto the islands, havn't decided which route yet, but would love to hear from people who are traveling with dogs. We have no intention of returning to UK and also no intention of going as far as Australia.

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Passed over by email - they are Adrian and Sue (plus dog Kaz) if they get it and reply to you directly.
Good luck

JOHN

 

[craw4d2003]

thanks for that

 

[craw4d2003]

Re: dog sailing

This link was really informative. It sounds really daunting with all the regulations but I could not leave her behind. Obviously other people manage so we will some how.