It is with profound sadness that we share the devastating news of the passing of beloved Mystic Ocean Adventures (MOA) board member Jane Thomas on January 18, 2026. This is not just a loss for MOA, her passing is a tremendous loss for the local sailing community, the women's sailing community, Channel Islands Yacht Club, Pacific Corinthian Yacht Club, and all of her many friends. While we know her spirit is now free, we will so miss Jane, her positivity, her strength, her kindness, and her...

As the year 2025 draws to a close, the board of directors, crew, and staff of Mystic Ocean Adventures and the Mystic Whaler want to send our deepest gratitude to our entire circle of donors, friends, and supporters. Your kindness and enthusiasm were the wind in our sails this year! Every successful voyage, every powerful lesson learned, and every single student we welcomed aboard was made possible by your consistent belief in our mission to connect youth with the ocean. Because of you, we...

Mystic Ocean Adventures today announced the appointment of Sigrid B. Toye, Ph.D., to its Board of Directors. Dr. Toye brings over four decades of expertise in educational therapy and clinical psychology, as well as a distinguished record of governance in both the maritime and academic communities of Southern California. Dr. Toye’s extensive professional background directly strengthens MOA's mission, which is to promote hands-on education, STEAM academic comprehension, environmental...