No prizes for guessing who really runs the Marina. As lovely and independent as he is, please be aware he can quite rightly scratch and bite if not treated with respect.  Do not attempt to tickle or rub his tummy if he rolls over onto his back.  He is not being cute - just be aware.

If you have a dog you may need to put it on a lead as Pirate is not a big fan.  Like most cats, sudden movements and loud noises are not appreciated by him.

He may take the odd cat treat but mostly he will ignore them until he thinks you are not looking. Do not be offended by this behaviour.  It's just his way.

He is very fond of peace and quiet and I think he appreciates people who are like him in that respect.  If he comes to you, you are deeply favoured and privileged.