THE CAPTAIN'S BLOG

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

Floater Coats and Festivities: The Holidays on the West Coast
3 minutes

Floater Coats and Festivities: The Holidays on the West Coast

From storm encounters to holiday traditions, discover the community of Bamfield's enduring spirit. Experience the magic of caroling on fish boats and the warmth of community potlucks. This story is...

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Conquering the Atlantic: The World's Toughest Row
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Conquering the Atlantic: The World's Toughest Row

The World's Toughest Row, formerly the Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge, tests endurance as competitors row 4,800 km from Spain to Antigua. Meet Mustang Survival ambassadors on Team Mermaid Atlantic, Team...

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Beyond Expectations: Conquering the Yukon 1000's Wild Challenge
5 minutes

Beyond Expectations: Conquering the Yukon 1000's Wild Challenge

"A happy accident" is how Craig Sawyer and Scott 'Skip' Innes describe the events that led to their 1000-mile paddle through the remote wilderness of northern Canada. 

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Mustang Survival and CAL FIRE discuss five disaster response strategies
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Mustang Survival and CAL FIRE discuss five disaster response strategies

Over the last nearly seven decades, CAL FIRE—tasked initially with protecting wildlands—has delved into the world of rescue work while expanding to protect large cities and counties. The organization has an...

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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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Sixty Days on the Atlantic Ocean
5 minutes

Sixty Days on the Atlantic Ocean

Steve Dredge and his team spent 60 days rowing across the Atlantic Ocean to raise funds for Rock 2 Recovery and Chestnut Appeal. The team experienced harsh weather—outfitted in their...

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