Featured by CTV, CBC Radio, and BC Ferries - A Personal Reflection

There are moments in life that make you pause and reflect on how far a journey has come.

Over the past few months, I’ve had the privilege of being featured through interviews and media stories connected to both my maritime career and my artwork - including appearances with CTV News, CBC Radio One, and a special BC Ferries video feature.

For many people, the worlds of commercial shipping and watercolor painting may seem completely different. But for me, they have always been connected.

The sea has been my workplace, my classroom, and my inspiration for nearly two decades.

As a licensed Master Mariner and Captain with BC Ferries, I’ve spent years navigating coastal waters, working alongside incredible crews, and experiencing the beauty and unpredictability of life at sea. At the same time, painting has remained a constant part of my life - a way to slow down, reflect, and capture the atmosphere of the coast that has shaped me both personally and professionally.

What began as sketchbooks and quiet moments between voyages slowly evolved into Captain’s Easel - a space where maritime stories and fine art could come together.

Being invited to share this journey through interviews and features has been deeply meaningful. Not because of recognition alone, but because it highlights something important:

Creative passions do not have to be separated from demanding careers.

Whether on the bridge of a vessel or standing in front of a sheet of watercolor paper, both worlds require patience, discipline, observation, and heart.

I’m grateful to everyone who has supported this journey so far - from family and friends to fellow mariners, passengers, collectors, and members of the coastal community who continue to encourage my work.

This is only the beginning for Captain’s Easel.

More paintings, stories, and maritime-inspired projects are on the horizon, and I’m excited to continue sharing them with all of you.

Captain Mayank Rehani
Captain’s Easel

Listen to the CBC Radio One interview here.