Welcome to the “Dog Days of Summer” social media contest! West Marine is looking for photos of dogs enjoying the life of a water-lover and will award each of the five winning entrants a $100 West Marine gift card that can be used to outfit a furry friend, a boat or the dog’s best friend. Starting August 1 and ending September 7, post photos of your own salty sea dog through Instagram or Facebook at facebook.com/westmarine with hashtags #dogdaysofsummer and #westmarine and captions that include info on why each dog and their pet parent are in need of new gear to enjoy their waterlife.

Looking for inspiration? Check out examples of photos of dogs enjoying the breeze on the bow, taking a nap on the dock, playing in the waves or riding along on stand-up paddleboards at westmarine.com or the Dog Days of Summer board at pinterest.com/westmarine.