THE CAPTAIN'S BLOG

Pack smart for a successful canoe camping trip with kids. Get essential gear tips for a safe, fun, multi-day family paddling adventure.

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.

Awe-inspiring stories of adventurous marine women who brave the waters, from fearless sailors to daring explorers. Their fearless spirits inspire us to break boundaries and embrace the unknown. Join us in celebrating their legacy and embracing the boundless potential within us all on this Mother's Day.

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. 

Last summer, optimistic and untethered by the ephemeral nature of passage on the Atlantic, Mariele Guerrero set out with a goal of circumnavigating the entire province of mainland Nova Scotia, by stand-up paddleboard, solo. 

Each morning, David and Leah would begin carrying their canoe and gear over precarious boulder fields for kilometres at a time, socked in by dense smoke, terrified that they would be burned alive in that place.

Introducing our new foam PFDs and Taku Dry System. Whatever your adventure, big or small, we've got you covered.

Explore Mustang Survival’s 2022 spring collection of foam PFDs. The Vibe for men, the Women’s Destiny, the Child Rev, and Underdog for your four-legged best friend. No matter what you paddle - canoe, kayak, or paddleboard (SUP) – we have a foam vest for all your adventure buddies.

Their route followed old trails that were once highways between important places for nomadic Indigenous people; grounds where hunting was good, waters where fish were plentiful, and places where people met to trade.