THE CAPTAIN'S BLOG

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

Fishing boat on a wooden dock with fishing equipment
Infant in a Lil Legends PFD in a boat
4 minutes

Kids Don’t Float: PFD Loaner Stations Are Keeping Families Safe

Through the Kids Don’t Float program, the CCGA and Mustang Survival are making kid-specific PFDs accessible, safe, and essential for family water adventures.

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Charting Our Course: Women Who Ignited Our Marine Journeys
4 minutes

Charting Our Course: Women Who Ignited Our Marine Journeys

Awe-inspiring stories of adventurous marine women who brave the waters, from fearless sailors to daring explorers. Their fearless spirits inspire us to break boundaries and embrace the unknown. Join us...

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Copywriter, Danielle Baker, as a child, on her front porch on a cool rainy day at her home in Bamfield, BC
3 minutes

Floater Coats and Festivities: The Holidays on the West Coast

From storm encounters to holiday traditions, discover the community of Bamfield's enduring spirit. Experience the magic of caroling on fish boats and the warmth of community potlucks. This story is...

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Family-Sized Adventure; How to Get a Family Ready for Canoe Camping
7 minutes

Family-Sized Adventure; How to Get a Family Ready for Canoe Camping

Want to take your family adventures a touch further? Meet Roberto and Shereen, also known as The Expeditioners - and they’re the pros in the know for all things about...

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Living Beyond Land(locked); A Father's Day Tale
7 minutes

Living Beyond Land(locked); A Father's Day Tale

Words // Jess Robson The orange West Marine foam key chain that linked my dad’s Ford keys together never really made sense.  Growing up in Calgary (on the cusp of the...

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