THE CAPTAIN'S BLOG

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

Paddling for a Purpose
3 minutes

Paddling for a Purpose

SLPA, founded by Caroline Dawson, combines paddle-boarding with environmental stewardship. Based on the River Dee, SLPA engages in river cleans, invasive species awareness, and dark skies events. Committed to sustainability,...

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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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A smiling woman, Debora DeNapoli, wears an orange life vest and holds up a child's watercolor drawing depicting a rescue boat scene.
6 minutes

Debora DeNapoli's Inspiring Journey in the Marine Industry

Join Debora DeNapoli's remarkable journey in the marine industry as she defies stereotypes. A pivotal moment during a water taxi emergency showcased her leadership skills, propelling her into a career...

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Overhead drone view of two people paddling expedition stand-up paddleboards side-by-side through murky river water.
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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Skipper Nicolas Troussel stands on the deck of the CORUM L'Épargne IMOCA sailboat as it slices through the ocean.
10 minutes

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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Live Beyond Land 006: Annie Nagel
4 minutes

Live Beyond Land 006: Annie Nagel

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...

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