THE CAPTAIN'S BLOG

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 and marine enthusiasts worldwide with her incredible solo yacht racing journey.

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 with BC Ferries. Advancing her education with a Bridge Watchman certification, Debora's determined to become a captain.

Moira Le Patourel, reveals the alarming environmental changes in the Arctic. From calving glaciers to polar bear habitat shifts, Moira emphasizes our responsibility to protect these delicate ecosystems. Earth Day 2024 calls for collective action to preserve these vital regions and their extraordinary inhabitants.

"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. 

Growing up, Hunter Bland learned to respect the water and always wear a PFD. It was ingrained in him to never step foot on the water without wearing one. He knew how important a PFD was, but would he ever actually be in a situation where he relied on it?

Last summer, optimistic and untethered by the ephemeral nature of passage on the Atlantic, Mariele Guerrero set out with a goal of circumnavigating the entire province of mainland Nova Scotia, by stand-up paddleboard, solo. 

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. 

Female sailors are some of the best, and Meg Reilly from the Ocean Racers bases that on her many years of personal experience rocking ocean racing courses with women around the world.