First published 2014
Bailey spends his days aboard the sailboat Nocturne, where he has perfected the art of being a boat cat. He peers through portholes at passing waters, relaxes on the sun deck in his specially fitted cat lifejacket, and scales the mast with feline confidence. Bailey takes his maritime responsibilities seriously, from understanding the five steps of marine navigation to identifying the best cubby holes on deck. Through photographs and his own commentary, Bailey explains why cats possess superior intelligence compared to dogs and offers what he calls whisker wisdom to the humans around him. He approaches boat life with curiosity and chattiness, documenting his adventures and insights on his blog. Bailey believes humans need guidance in understanding proper seamanship, and he provides it with characteristic feline confidence. The book captures his daily routines and observations as he fulfills what he considers his essential duties aboard Nocturne. His perspective reveals both the practical and whimsical aspects of life at sea, filtered through distinctly cat-centered priorities and an unshakeable belief in his own expertise.
Genres: animals, humor, cats, memoir
Vibes: intimate, thought-provoking, whimsical
Tropes: found-family
Setting: Nocturne
96 pages · Kindle Edition · Adlard Coles Nautical Press