Dogsail - sailing round the UK with a dog

19/10/2026

Adventure doesn’t stop at 40. Sometimes, that’s when it really begins!

From sailing around Britain with a dog, to sharing our adventures with others, we’re all about proving that it’s never too late to try something new at Dogsail.

On Thursday, Jen is sharing her sailing adventures on the Adventure Starts With You Virtual Summit — an inspiring online event featuring 20+ incredible women talking about confidence, overcoming fear, embracing new possibilities and getting outdoors after 40.

Sound familiar? It’s everything we love at Dogsail!

And the best bit? It’s completely FREE!

Come along, get inspired and discover your next adventure.

Sign up here:
https://summit.adventurestartswithyou.com/summit-registration?am_id=jenny9968

Jen’s interview goes live on Thursday 22 October at 1pm UK time, and the summit runs until 1 November.

Who knows where your next adventure might take you?

FREE virtual summit for women 40+ to help you trust yourself, embrace new possibilities & start creating outdoor adventures you love

30/09/2026

A huge thank you to Bookharbour for promoting Dogsail! 🐾⛵️📚

It means so much to see our little adventure getting some love - a dog, a Swedish Viking, a chatbot and 2,000 miles of sailing! 😂

Thank you for helping spread the word! 💙

Dogsail by Jenny Whelan is now available!

Sailing round Britain with a Dog, a Chatbot, and a Swedish Viking

A barking good read. A must for all sailors and dog-lovers - Tom Cunliffe

"The doctor spoke carefully. Long stay. Months in intensive care. Slow recovery. A new kind of life, smaller and more cautious than the one before. Pete listened. Then he signed himself out, walked to the marina, and climbed back aboard his yacht."

Seven years after being declared clinically dead following a stroke, Pete, a stubborn Swedish Viking with a penchant for offshore sailing and a refusal to follow "inadvisable" medical advice, decided it was finally time to fulfill a boyhood dream: a full circumnavigation of Great Britain.

But this wasn’t a solo voyage. He was bringing along 37 kilograms of gentle, fur-shedding loyalty: Svea, a Bernese Mountain Dog who had been raised aboard his Westerly Fulmar and expected to be adored in every pub from Shotley to Stornoway.

Then, there was me. As a veteran detective with London’s Metropolitan Police, I was more used to fighting criminals than fighting tides. I came to the crew with two complications: a lifelong fear of dogs and a fascination with Artificial Intelligence.

Dogsail is the story of an 1,800-mile experiment in trust, technology, and the enduring power of a dog’s bladder.

20/09/2026

🐾⛵ WE SOLD OUT! 🎉

What a day at Southampton Boat Show

We’ve officially sold every single signed copy of Dogsail that we brought with us today!

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who came to say hello, bought a book, shared your own sailing stories, met Svea, or simply stopped for a chat. It genuinely means so much to us.

And a massive thank you to the Westerly Owner for giving us such a fantastic home for the weekend.

Svea has worked very hard on the book-signing duties… although I suspect she thinks the whole thing is really about her! 🐶😂

If you missed out on a signed copy, don’t worry — Dogsail is still available on Amazon, while we get the shelves restocked.

Thank you for making this such a brilliant weekend. ❤️

Sailing round Britain with a dog, a chatbot and a Swedish Viking… what a journey! ⛵🐕🇸🇪

19/09/2026

Svea was the star of the show today. Amazing day with over half our stock of books sold on day 1. We have a free boat show ticket available. Just pm me and I will ping it over.

14/09/2026

🐾⛵ SVEA IS GOING TO THE SOUTHAMPTON BOAT SHOW! ⛵🐾

The most important member of the Dogsail crew will be at Southampton Boat Show this weekend, and she’ll be signing books!

Saturday 19th 10:00 -18:00 & Sunday 20th September 10:00 - 18:00
Southampton Boat Show – SO14 2AS
Westerly Owners Stand H182, New Wave Hall
Right opposite the coffee station!

Yes, Svea herself will be there, ready to meet fellow sailors, dog lovers and anyone who wants to hear about her adventures sailing around Britain aboard Rimau.

She’ll be signing copies of Dogsail – Sailing Round Britain with a Dog, a Chatbot and a Swedish Viking… although paw-print signatures may be available on request!

If you’re at the show, come and say hello to Svea. She’d love to meet you — and I’m sure she’ll be expecting plenty of fuss.

Westerly Owners Stand H182 – New Wave Hall. See you there!

09/09/2026

Pete and Svea have just left Brighton marina and are sailing back to Cowes today. What questions do you have for them? I will be interviewing the pair tomorrow morning on arrival, about sailing in fruity weather. Safe sailing guys!

02/09/2026

⚓️🐾 Dover Dogsail Review! 🐾⚓️

We’re currently in Dover with Svea, and it looks like we might be land-bound for a few days while some rather fruity weather passes through! 🌊💨

So, what better time to share a quick Dogsail review of Dover?

If you’re thinking of sailing here with your four-legged crew, we’ve put together some tips on arriving, the marina, walks, pubs and, of course, the all-important dog-friendly bits.

Hopefully it’s useful if Dover is on your sailing itinerary.

Have a read and let me know what you think!

https://www.dogsail.com/post/dover-big-ships-white-cliffs-dog-friendly-adventures

31/08/2026

A huge thank you to Shotley Sailing Club for hosting our Dogsail book signing this weekend. 💙⛵️📚

It was so lovely to be back at the club and, most of all, to catch up with so many friends — many of whom feature in the book and have been part of the Dogsail story in one way or another.

Seeing the book in the hands of people who know the adventures, the characters and some of the stories behind the stories made it feel particularly special.

Thank you to everyone who came along, bought a book, had a chat, shared a memory or simply stopped by to say hello. It was a wonderful afternoon and a lovely reminder of what makes Shotley such a special place.

And, of course, a massive thank you to Shotley Sailing Club for making it happen. ❤️

Here’s to many more Dogsail adventures! 🐾⛵️📖

30/08/2026

Adventures starting with a sail upto Shotley

18/08/2026

Huge thanks you to Medina Bookshop for a wonderful evening. Svea celebrated her 4th birthday and we officially launched Dogsail.