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
Person getting aboard a boat with PFD
5 minutes

Boating in the U.S.: What Safety Equipment You're Legally Required to Carry

Learn what safety gear is legally required on your boat in U.S. waters. A clear guide to PFDs, flares, fire extinguishers, and more per USCG rules. 

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Sailor on deck and pulling up the anchor as she moves freely wearing the versatile Khimera Dual Flotation life jacket
6 minutes

Khimera PFD: The Dual Flotation Advantage

Struggling to choose between a bulky foam vest and a slim inflatable? The Khimera PFD bridges the gap with dual flotation technology—combining always-on buoyancy with a low-profile fit. Designed for paddling, fishing,...

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Girl participating in tow sports
3 minutes

Choosing the Right Life Jacket for PWCs and Towable Watersports in the U.S.

Learn how to choose the right USCG-approved life jacket for Jet Ski, Sea-Doo, tubing, wakeboarding, or waterskiing. Get fit tips and ensure towable sport compliance.

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A Fascination with Waves Can Create a Poetic Justice to Our Own Being
10 minutes

A Fascination with Waves Can Create a Poetic Justice to Our Own Being

A fascination with waves can create a poetic justice to our own being. We think of storms as bad, but imagine an earth having never seen a wave formed from...

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How to Pack for Canoe Camping...with Kids!
5 minutes

How to Pack for Canoe Camping...with Kids!

Pack smart for a successful canoe camping trip with kids. Get essential gear tips for a safe, fun, multi-day family paddling adventure.

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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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