THE CAPTAIN'S BLOG

There are less than 350 North Atlantic Right Whales in existence and the Canadian Whale Institute is devoted to protecting them from extinction. Senior Scientist Moira Brown talks about bringing together stakeholders from shipping, fishing, whale watching, environmental groups, recreational boaters, the Coast Guard, and Canadian military to help. 

Annie Nagel is an accomplished competitive kayak fisher who discovered the sport after a terrifying car accident changed her life. As soon as she reeled in her first acrobatic rainbow trout, she was hooked. This is her story of living beyond land.

Many people, including Jimmy Martinello, escape to a warmer climate before the cold weather truly hits. This past fall was a different story for him. He was invited to Iceland. A dream trip and he jumped at the chance. 

When the holiday season rolls in, David Jackson welcomes the freezing temperatures and warmth of wood stoves that the month of December represents. On one weekend, they creep onto arriving ice and wander the snowy forest; creating a nourishing holiday meal.

Wildlife photography might not be glamorous - but for Ryan Tidman, the pursuit and the challenge is beyond worth it. Dip in for a day in Ryan’s life as he navigates the weather and waters of October in the Pacific Northwest, documenting pacific white-sided dolphins in the name of conversation.

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 + Director of Consumption at Bridge Brewing; a craft beer brewery in North Vancouver, BC, Canada on a mission to create meaningful lives for their teams, meaningful moments in the sailing community, and a positive impact on our waterways.

Ryan Tidman—Mustang Survival Ambassador, photographer, videographer, and conservationist—took the time to introduce us to three organizations dedicating their days to advocacy and proactive prevention of the destruction of the places we all love so much. 

In an exciting new partnership in the sailing space, as of April 2021, we’ve joined the U.S. SailGP Team as the official technical clothing partner. 

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.