THE CAPTAIN'S BLOG

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

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.

Read more
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.

Read more
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...

Read more
Brody Pigeau wears a yellow cap and Taku waterproof bibs while reeling in a big fish from the deck of his boat.
4 minutes

Casting a New Vision

Tofino Ocean Adventures owner Brody Pigeau is redefining West Coast fishing charters. Focused on sustainability, education, and connection, he offers more than just fishing—think whale watching, bear spotting, and immersive...

Read more
Amber sits on a wooden sledge in a snowy, icy landscape wearing a Destiny foam vest and a Helix drysuit.
4 minutes

Strength, Sled Dogs, and Survival

Amber Aglukark, an advocate for Inuit culture and heritage, works to preserve traditions through dog sledding and Indigenous leadership. As one of Iqaluit’s city councillors and president of Qulliit Nunavut...

Read more
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...

Read more