sailing cats

I haave been thinking about the cats that went sailing with me. My greatest companion was
Buttons. He was a 22 lb Maine Coon Cat. And rightfully, according to his actions, the captain of the vessel. He was a very independent soul.
For example, we both wore harnesses in a rough seaway that kicked up from time to time. Even though he was a large yellow feline, if he went overboard, I would never be able to find him. Therefore, his harness.
I, on the other hand wore my harness because if I was washed overboard, his independence would rise and I am s ure he wouldn't bring the boat around to rescue me. He'd just keep sailing along waiting for a flying fish to brain itself on the cabin side.