THE CAPTAIN'S BLOG

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

23 Posts
A small group of volunteers takes a break amidst massive piles of driftwood during a coastal beach cleanup project.
4 minutes

Mustang Survival’s Black Friday Alternative for Ocean Conservation

Skip the Black Friday frenzy. Mustang Survival’s Blue Friday initiative lets you shop purposefully while supporting shoreline and ocean cleanup projects in British Columbia.

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Two kayakers hold up a long, vibrant strand of golden kelp while conducting kelp monitoring from their boats.
3 minutes

Kelp Forests, Youth Leaders, and Coastal Resilience

Redd Fish Restoration partners with First Nation youth and Guardians to monitor and restore kelp forests in Barkley Sound—blending traditional knowledge with ocean science.

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A three-panel image of Cole Brauer smiling, wearing plaid pajamas, and holding Christmas gifts inside First Light.
5 minutes

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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Work to Play: Steward of the Water
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Work to Play: Steward of the Water

Mustang Survival shares the story of Rylan Tsuji, a Marine Operations Supervisor and proud Ts'msyen member, in Work to Play Episode 2. Rylan balances cultural heritage with environmental responsibility, working...

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Hailey pulls a heavy mooring line while Ocean adjusts her safety helmet outside a bright yellow tugboat cabin.
5 minutes

Work to Play: SAAM Towage Female Crew Story

Discover the inspiring journey of Hailey McIntyre and Ocean Rutherford, the first all-female tugboat crew, breaking barriers in the maritime industry. Learn how their determination and passion are reshaping perceptions and empowering...

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An old photo shows Don Cameron holding a large salmon next to his young son Ryan, who wears a red life jacket.
5 minutes

Cameron Ocean Adventures: A Father's Unconventional Legacy

"I'm surprised none of us died," says Ryan Cameron. He, his brother Caleb, and three other siblings were brought up aboard their family's salmon troller. At six years old, while...

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