THE CAPTAIN'S BLOG

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

A three-panel image of Cole Brauer smiling, wearing plaid pajamas, and holding Christmas gifts inside First Light.
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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A collage of multi-generational family photographs featuring mothers and daughters sailing, fishing, and boating.
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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Two crew members wearing Meris gear and Elite 28 hydrostatic PFDs work together on a sailboat winch pedestal.
7 minute read

A Wild Five Days on the North Pacific

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...

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A person paddles a stand-up paddleboard on calm water during a golden sunset, with mountains silhouetted in the distance.
2 minute read

Don't Miss a Day: Stay on the Water When the Temperature Drops

With our expanded line-up of waterproof and thermal options, you can comfortably stay on and in the water all year. From head to toe, we've got you covered whether you're...

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Hands hold a blue can of Survival Session IPA, a co-branded beer by Bridge Brewing and Mustang Survival.
1 minute read

Live Beyond Land 005: Bridge Brewing

When you pair a local commitment to community with a passion for a life lived beyond land, you get: a beer. More specifically, you get Leigh Stratton - owner +...

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A profile view shows Emily Nagel wearing mirrored sunglasses and a Torrens jacket while looking out at a bright ocean.
2 minutes

Live Beyond Land 004: Calm Outside of Comfort

She grew up next to the water, then found her life’s path on it. Emily Nagel is a professional sailor, an Engineer and Naval Architect, and a Mustang Survival Ambassador.

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