Cat that captured hearts in Sydney-to-Hobart yacht race furthers tradition of seafaring felines

In short: A seafaring cat may be considered a novelty these days, but there was a time when felines were common on boats. A seafaring cat may be considered a novelty these days, but there was a time when felines were common on boats. They were important for controlling rodents and therefore protecting cargo. They were important for controlling rodents and therefore protecting cargo. One of the most well-known seafaring felines is Trim, a cat that circumnavigated Australia with Matthew Flinders. Oli the cat captured the hearts of thousands when he and his crew on Sylph VI won the wooden…