THE CAPTAIN'S BLOG

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

39 Posts
Copywriter, Danielle Baker, as a child, on her front porch on a cool rainy day at her home in Bamfield, BC
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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
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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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Sixty Days on the Atlantic Ocean
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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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The Life Saving Coat: 55 Years Later
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The Life Saving Coat: 55 Years Later

Fifty-Five Years ago, a phone rang in the Mustang Survival office in Vancouver’s historic Gastown. “This is John Wayne speaking. I’ve got to get one of those damn jackets of...

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nicolas troussel preparing for the vendee globe race
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The Race of a Lifetime

It’s been called "The Everest of the Seas". Few have stepped up to the startline. Even fewer have completed the course. Mustang Survival Ambassador, Nicolas Troussel, takes on the 2020 Vendée Globe....

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