Adventurous cat Miss Rigby has been sailing the waters of the Caribbean since she was a kitten

Meet Miss Rigby – an American-Burmese cat who has lived on a boat since she was a kitten.

Also known as Rigs, Riggles or Chicken, the champagne-coloured kitty loves nothing more than exploring the waters of the USA and the Carribean with owners Shane and Maryvonne.

Shane, 53, and Maryvonne, 52, previously owned an architectural business together before quitting 10 years ago to pursue their passion for sailing.

They now live on their boat and travel full-time with their pet.

‘Miss Rigby comes from a breeder in Connecticut,’ Maryvonne says. ‘Burmese cats are known to be the most “dog-like” of all cat breeds.

‘They are extremely loving and loyal and also trainable – well, as much as you can train a cat.

‘She has lived on the boat with us her whole life since she was an 11-week-old kitten. The boat is her home and she loves it.’

For the last two years, Miss Rigby’s adventures have been documented on Instagram, where she’s quite the star.

Her journey started in Long Island, New York, and she has since sailed up and down the East Coast and into the Bahamas several times.

The lucky cat has travelled through the Caribbean and stopped at most of the islands with her doting humans.

Miss Rigby the cat who spends her life sailing with her family.
Pawrate of the Caribbean? (Picture: @miss_rigby_boatkitty / SWNS)

Maryvonne said: ‘We have so many memories but the main one is how happy she makes us and how much we laugh at her and love her.

‘We can be in terrible sea conditions but she makes it bearable with her purring and cuteness. I can’t imagine not having her onboard.

‘Our walks/hikes are also a lot of fun and watching her do crazy runs makes life better. We have trained her to be like a dog and she hasn’t let us down.’

As fun as it is to have a cat on a sailing boat, the couple has to make sure it’s safe for Miss Rigby to roam around.

‘Our main concern always is her safety,’ Maryvonne says. ‘Whilst at sea she is mainly locked down below and is only allowed on deck in the cockpit in calm conditions and under strict supervision.’

Miss Rigby the cat who spends her life sailing with her family. See SWNS copy SWBRboat: This is the amazing story of an adventurous Pawrate of the Carribean who spends her life sailing with her family. Miss Rigby also known as Rigs, Riggles or Chicken is an American Burnese who has lived on a boat with her owners Shane and Maryvonne since she was an 11-week-old kitten and loves nothing more than exploring the waters of the USA and the Carribean ocean with them Shane, 53 and Maryvonne, 52 previously owned their own architect business together before quitting 10-years ago to persue their passion for sailing. They now live on their boat and travel full time.
She has been at sea since she was a kitten (Picture: @miss_rigby_boatkitty / SWNS)
Miss Rigby the cat with owners Shane and Maryvonne.
Lucky, lucky cat (Picture: @miss_rigby_boatkitty / SWNS)

Maryvonne continued: ‘We are often asked about why she doesn’t wear a life jacket.’

‘We tried one on her but it just made her more clumsy. She can swim well and we would pick her up quickly if she fell in. I would jump in after her.’

Miss Rigby the cat who spends her life sailing with her family with her owner Shane.
She dares you to put a life jacket on her (Picture: @miss_rigby_boatkitty / SWNS)

In case of an emergency, the couple also has a net hanging from the back of the boat in case Miss Rigby slips off the boat whilst at anchor.

Maryvonne added: ‘This has never happened thankfully. She is very sure-footed and aware of the water around her.’

Clever cat.

If your cat has an unconventional life, email metrolifestyleteam@metro.co.uk to tell us more.

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