Stories, Science, and Stewardship at Sea
Join us in sustainable journeys that honor nature and culture.
Stories, Science, and Stewardship at Sea
Join us in sustainable journeys that honor nature and culture.
Our Mission
Audax Ventus is a modern expedition initiative dedicated to exploring the relationship between people, wildlife, and changing environments. Operating aboard a refitted, wind-powered vessel—carefully restored and redesigned to meet our mission needs—we conduct fieldwork that blends ecological research, Indigenous knowledge, and ethical storytelling.
Our aim is to document the lived impacts of climate change and biodiversity loss—particularly among communities and species too often overlooked. Through film, outreach, and immersive education, we work to inform global audiences, support cultural resilience, and contribute meaningfully to conservation dialogue.
We believe exploration should be driven by curiosity, responsibility, and respect. In collaboration with local partners and emerging researchers, we strive to ensure that the knowledge we gather is shared, not extracted—and that it helps shape a more just and sustainable future for all.
Support Truth, Justice, and Wild Places.
This isn’t just a donation—it’s a stand.
By supporting Audax Ventus, you’re backing frontline storytelling, Indigenous knowledge, and bold action in the face of climate injustice. You’re helping us expose the consequences of environmental destruction and amplify the voices of those living through it. This work doesn’t
Who We Are - Audax Ventus
Inclusion Through Opportunity
At Audax Ventus, representation isn’t an afterthought—it’s a foundation.
We actively prioritize participation from underrepresented communities, including Indigenous peoples, women, LGBTQ+ explorers, and those historically excluded from environmental and scientific fields. We recognize that expertise doesn’t always come from textbooks or institutions—some of the most vital knowledge comes from lived experience, cultural insight, and intergenerational wisdom.
That’s why our expedition programs are designed to create access:
- We offer sponsored berths and stipends for emerging explorers, creators, and researchers from marginalized backgrounds.
- We build collaborations with communities who hold traditional ecological knowledge and invite them to co-lead research and storytelling.
- We value skilled lived, not just credentials—because the ability to observe, adapt, and contribute meaningfully doesn’t require a degree.
Audax Ventus is a space where curiosity is a qualification, and where those who’ve long been sidelined are empowered to help guide the way forward.
A Platform for Learning, A Vessel for Second Chances
Audax Ventus is more than a research vessel—it’s a floating classroom, a mentorship hub, and a launching point for those who’ve been left behind by traditional pathways.
We believe that access to opportunity shouldn’t be limited by privilege, geography, or past circumstance. That’s why our expeditions are designed not only for research and exploration—but for training, growth, and hands-on education.
Whether someone is just starting their career, changing direction, or seeking a new beginning, we welcome learners from all walks of life. We take every opportunity to mentor emerging explorers, storytellers, researchers, and environmental advocates—especially those who haven’t had the access, resources, or encouragement to take this path before.
From seamanship and navigation to filmmaking, field science, and cultural collaboration, every expedition offers immersive, real-world learning. We don’t expect perfection—we value potential, purpose, and a willingness to try.
Because in a world that needs bold action, there’s no room to waste talent.