THE CAPTAIN'S BLOG

Adventures, expeditions, and how-tos - follow along with our stories and those of our ambassadors.

Anglers working together on a boat as one reels in a fish and the other prepares a landing net.
4 minutes

HIT PFD Evolution: Meet the New Atlas & Elite Series

The legendary Mustang Survival HIT PFD has evolved. Discover how the new Atlas and Elite series preserve the hydrostatic reliability you trust while introducing ADAPT bladder technology and ISO-certified soft...

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Layering for Offshore Sailing
6 minutes

Layering for Offshore Sailing

Offshore sailing means being ready for whatever comes your way. Before you set sail, packing the right offshore sailing gear is essential for keeping your journey smooth and safe.

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The Award-Winning Atlas 190 Life Jacket
3 minutes

The Award-Winning Atlas 190 Life Jacket

The Atlas 190 DLX Pro Sensor Life Jacket is an award-winning innovation in marine safety, offering unmatched comfort, buoyancy, and life-saving features. Recognized by TIME, Red Dot, and the DAME...

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Cole Brauer’s Christmas at Sea
5 mins

Cole Brauer’s Christmas at Sea

Last Christmas, solo sailor Cole Brauer celebrated aboard First Light during her non-stop circumnavigation. Racing through the Indian Ocean, she blended family traditions, offshore adventure, and global camaraderie, inspiring sailors...

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Charting Our Course: Women Who Ignited Our Marine Journeys
4 minutes

Charting Our Course: Women Who Ignited Our Marine Journeys

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...

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Ancestral Voyaging: The Vaka Taumako Project
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Ancestral Voyaging: The Vaka Taumako Project

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

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