THE CAPTAIN'S BLOG

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.

Words|| Jess Robson  - Photos || Courtesy CORUM L’Épargne

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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.

With our expanded line-up of waterproof and thermal options, you can comfortably stay on and in the water all year. From head to toe, we've got you covered whether you're paddling, sailing, fishing, or some other marine activity this winter.  

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.

A fast pivot, a collective collaboration, and one of our most challenging design and engineering challenges to date. And, it had nothing to do with marine life, or life beyond land. A year after the onset of the COVID-19 Pandemic, we’re taking a second look at The Gown - while celebrating the healthcare heroes who carried our communities through the uncertainty it brought with it. 

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.