Our Ambassadors

It all started with a tug at the end of her line. Since that first experience as a child, Riley's love for fishing blossomed. Moving around a lot as a child and throughout her teen years, only one thing remained constant, a passion for fishing.

He cut his teeth training in the Baie de Morlaix - a well known proving ground for offshore racers. And is about to take on his greatest challenge yet,.  A non-stop, unassisted, singlehanded round the world race via the three capes. The Vende Globe. The Holy Grail for solo sailors.

Katy's first job was as a dinghy coach at age 15–that was quite a while ago–and at last count, she had only spent three years of adulthood not teaching sailing at least a little bit, despite her best efforts to grow up along the way. Adulting proved to be elusive, so Katy doubled down on sailing competitively and professionally instead.

Born and raised on beautiful Vancouver Island off the west coast of British Columbia, Canada, John grew up on the water of the Pacific Ocean in the temperate rainforests and under the snow capped coastal mountains of the Pacific Northwest. 

With a background as a biologist and published scientist, it’s a love of her local fishery that’s lured Captain Virginia Salvador to share the bounty of harvesting sustainable fish species such as King Salmon, Halibut, Striped Bass, and Rock cod. 

In Season 2, The United States SailGP Team — led by two-time America’s Cup champion Jimmy Spithill—is out to bring home the win - seeking the global championship for the red, white, and blue. Mustang Survival is proud to be the Official Technical Clothing Partner for the United States SailGP Team.

Beyond a curiosity or a passion, wildlife and the outdoors are a part of Ryan Tidman’s DNA.

Ashley is a full time, multi-species angler residing in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. A unique twist to being a multi-season fishers and a resident of the Great White North? Her days fishing from her boat, kayak and the shore are complemented by ice fishing in the winter months.

After a near lifetime on the water, and 35 years surfing, Raph ’s passion for his life on the water is unwavering. ‘The ocean is my playground, office, gym, supermarket and church. I can't imagine living without it.’