THE CAPTAIN'S BLOG

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

7 Posts
A woman in black rain gear holds a PFD while stepping from a wooden dock onto an inflatable boat in misty weather.
4 minutes

Boating in Canada: What Safety Equipment You’re Legally Required to Carry

Learn what safety gear you're legally required to carry when boating in Canada. From PFDs to flares, here’s a clear guide to Transport Canada requirements. 

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A Redd Fish Restoration crew member lifts a heavy metal anchor and chain while wearing a red Khimera flotation vest.
6 minutes

Khimera PFD: The Dual Flotation Advantage

Struggling to choose between a bulky foam vest and a slim inflatable? The Khimera PFD bridges the gap with dual flotation technology—combining always-on buoyancy with a low-profile fit. Designed for paddling, fishing,...

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Anglers aboard a Langara Island Lodge boat pull a large salmon from the ocean waves along a forested coastline.
10 minutes

A Fascination with Waves Can Create a Poetic Justice to Our Own Being

A fascination with waves can create a poetic justice to our own being. We think of storms as bad, but imagine an earth having never seen a wave formed from...

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A young girl wearing a blue life jacket smiles while water skiing on a wide, sunny lake, kicking up white spray.
3 minutes

Choosing the Right PFD for Towable Watersports in Canada

Tubing, wakeboarding, or water skiing? Safety starts with the right PFD or lifejacket. Learn how to choose the best one for towable water sports.

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A father and his two young children, all wearing life jackets, paddle a blue canoe across a calm lake on a sunny day.
5 minutes

How to Pack for Canoe Camping...with Kids!

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

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A cheerful infant wearing a yellow and blue Lil' Legends PFD smiles while sitting inside a small boat.
4 minutes

Kids Don’t Float: PFD Loaner Stations Are Keeping Families Safe

Through the Kids Don’t Float program, the CCGA and Mustang Survival are making kid-specific PFDs accessible, safe, and essential for family water adventures.

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