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Kids' Life Jacket FAQs: 7 Safety Tips for Choosing the Right PFD
Get answers to the most common kids’ life jacket questions—plus our expert tips on fit, features, and safety to help you choose the right children’s PFD.
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One Island, One Ocean: Science Without Borders
Sailing 27,000 nautical miles across North and South America, the One Island, One Ocean expedition is turning miles at sea into meaningful climate data. By repeating a 2009–2010 research voyage,...
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3 minutes
Built for Rescue, Adapted for Recreation: The Evolution of the Hybrid PFD
Discover how Mustang Survival adapted the elite MRV170 Rescue Swimmer Vest into the Khimera Dual Flotation PFD. Engineered with a unique hybrid flotation system, the Khimera brings professional-grade safety, mobility,...
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Khimera PFD: The Dual Flotation Advantage
Struggling to choose between a bulky foam vest and a slim inflatable? The Khimera PFD bridges the gap with dual flotation technology—combining always-on buoyancy with a low-profile fit. Designed for paddling, fishing,...
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Swept Over the Side
In October 2025, the crew of One Ocean encountered a violent knockdown while running south through the Gulf Stream in storm-force winds. Crew were swept overboard as the North Atlantic...
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Live Beyond Land 008: The Craft of Guiding
In this episode of Live Beyond Land, we follow Yos Gladstone as he guides saltwater anglers along the storm-carved shores of Langara Island, Haida Gwaii in summer, to the quiet...
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