THE CAPTAIN'S BLOG

"A happy accident" is how Craig Sawyer and Scott 'Skip' Innes describe the events that led to their 1000-mile paddle through the remote wilderness of northern Canada. 

The Vaka Taumako project focuses on practicing and teaching the traditional seafaring ways of the people of Taumako in the Solomon Islands.

Steve Dredge and his team spent 60 days rowing across the Atlantic Ocean to raise funds for Rock 2 Recovery and Chestnut Appeal. The team experienced harsh weather—outfitted in their Mustang Survival gear—and swam with dolphins. To date, the team has raised £32,000 for mental health and prostate cancer.

The non-profit, volunteer-based BCMT identifies and maps marine access points and public recreation sites from Victoria to the edge of Alaska. Their dedication to environmental stewardship is what sparked the creation of the Marine Trails Code of Conduct.

Fifty-Five Years ago, a phone rang in the Mustang Survival office in Vancouver’s historic Gastown. “This is John Wayne speaking. I’ve got to get one of those damn jackets of yours." That jacket quickly became synonymous with the Pacific Northwest lifestyle.

Often overlooked, the fish collar is one of the tastiest cuts. Add this grilled fish collar recipe to your holiday menu for an easy and delicious way to impress your guest.

Growing up, Hunter Bland learned to respect the water and always wear a PFD. It was ingrained in him to never step foot on the water without wearing one. He knew how important a PFD was, but would he ever actually be in a situation where he relied on it?

Mustang Survival employees set sail from Vancouver, British Columbia, to San Francisco to deliver a carbon racing boat for the Pacific Cup. Leaving their desks, these experienced sailors unknowingly embarked on an adventure that would include dolphins, knockdowns, and wet bunks before sailing beneath the Golden Gate.