THE CAPTAIN'S BLOG

From storm encounters to holiday traditions, discover the community of Bamfield's enduring spirit. Experience the magic of caroling on fish boats and the warmth of community potlucks. This story is a testament to the timeless spirit of a coastal community that has weathered westerlies and celebrated life together.

The World's Toughest Row, formerly the Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge, tests endurance as competitors row 4,800 km from Spain to Antigua. Meet Mustang Survival ambassadors on Team Mermaid Atlantic, Team Salty Science, and soloist Liz Wardley, embarking on this journey of physical and mental challenges.

"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. 

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.

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.

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.

Lucas Hoge, American singer-songwriter and the host of Hoge Wild on Sportsman Channel, has a two-part fishing adventure in Alaska airing on July 18^th and July 25^th. Don't miss it! 

There are less than 350 North Atlantic Right Whales in existence and the Canadian Whale Institute is devoted to protecting them from extinction. Senior Scientist Moira Brown talks about bringing together stakeholders from shipping, fishing, whale watching, environmental groups, recreational boaters, the Coast Guard, and Canadian military to help. 

David Jackson and his partner Leah complete their two-month canoe paddle and portage journey through northern Ontario and reminisce about their time on the water. They recall the forest fires, polar bears, icebergs, rivers, lakes, oceans, and bugs that made up their journey.