But Tilly the cat definitely appears to have a taste for the open water, after discovering a love for canoeing on the Norfolk Broads.
The daring three-year-old took her very first journey when she was simply 5 months old and now signs up with owner Holly Hancock for a paddle a minimum of one or two times a week in the summer season.
Ms Hancock, who is an eager sailor and law speaker at the University of East Anglia, said: “Tilly has actually constantly had an interest in what we are doing, following us around and doing things cats do not usually do.
“One day we believed we would attempt to take her out on the canoe and she definitely liked it.
“She likes taking a look at all the wildlife. She’s absolutely an unique cat.”
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Tilly likes enjoying the wildlife as they meander along the river (Image: Holly Hancock)
Tilly gets handled journeys along waterways around Horning to peaceful areas such as Hoveton Little Broad, where she can take pleasure in gorgeous sundowns and birdsong, much to the surprise of passers-by.
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“People anticipate to see a dog on board however they typically do a double take when they see Tilly and wish to state hey there,” said Ms Hancock.
“She has actually come face to face with a swan a number of times however they both appeared more stunned to see each other than anxious.
“She is an indoor cat so it is excellent she gets to have some fresh air.
“She makes us smile every day.”
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Tilly delighting in a summer season sundown while canoeing in Horning (Image: Holly Hancock)
Ms Hancock has Tilly on a leash and has a provider on board in case Tilly gets alarmed and requires a location to conceal.
After coping well meandering along the Broads on a canoe, it is hoped that a person day the fluffy calico will attempt her paws at cruising.
