THE CAPTAIN'S BLOG

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

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
3 minutes

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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Two sailors on a racing yacht endure heavy ocean spray while wearing high-visibility foul weather gear and hoods.
6 minutes

Layering for Offshore Sailing

Learn how to layer for offshore sailing. Wearing the right layers is essential for comfort and safety. Starting with a moisture-wicking base layer, adding an insulating mid-layer for warmth, and...

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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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An aerial view shows a small motorboat on dark water next to text reading "SURVIVAL STORIES".
1 minute

Survival Stories 03: Capsized

Survival Story: Brayden Taylor, Jamie Deonas, and a friend face a storm off Amelia Island, Florida.  Wearing a PFD saved their lives, as they spent two hours in the water before...

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