All Hands Welcome
Where the Wind is Bold and the Mission is Shared
Whether you join us as a deckhand, documentarian, researcher, educator, fellow, or Explorer-in-Residence—you’re not just coming aboard a vessel. You’re joining a living experiment in ethical exploration, collaborative learning, and environmental justice.
Audax Ventus is a voluntary, nonprofit expedition platform powered by people who believe in the urgency of this moment and the strength of collective action. Our sailing vessel is both home and field station—a place for curiosity, contribution, and care.
Here, exploration isn’t about conquest. It’s about listening, witnessing, and carrying forward stories, science, and knowledge that matter—before they’re lost.
Life Onboard
Immersive. Intentional. Collaborative.
Every person aboard shares responsibility for vessel operations, navigation, and field projects—from documentary filmmaking to cultural research to sustainable innovation. Some days you’ll be hoisting sails or tracking seabirds; others, you might be recording an oral history or monitoring underwater ecosystems.
We balance structure with spontaneity, discipline with wonder—and always make space for joy, adventure, and the passions that brought you here.
Program Pathways
- Storytelling & Documentation
Photography, film, and field audio that amplify ecological truths and frontline voices.
- Cultural & Ecological Research
Species tracking, community collaboration, and reciprocal knowledge-sharing.
- Education & Immersive Outreach
VR storytelling, live broadcasts, and open-access learning for schools and hospitals.
- Expeditions & Exploration
Sailing, navigation, and remote field operations rooted in low-impact travel.
- Environmental Justice & Quiet Support
Discreet documentation and logistics for sensitive conservation missions.
- Explorers-in-Residence
Mentorship, innovation, and leadership from seasoned professionals across disciplines.
What We Ask of You
Bring an open mind, a willingness to contribute, and respect—for the sea, the crew, and the communities we meet. We’ll provide onboarding, guidance, and a shared sense of purpose.
We don’t promise comfort. We promise clarity, community, and purpose.
This is Audax Ventus. The wind is bold—are you?
Collaborating Crew Member
Work Beside Us, Sail With Purpose
Hands-on, heart-first.
This isn’t a cruise—it’s a commitment.
As a Collaborating Crew Member aboard Audax Ventus, you’re not a passenger. You’re part of the living, working engine that drives our mission forward—day and night, wave by wave.
You’ll be immersed in every facet of expedition life for a minimum of three months. Depending on your skills and interests, your days might include:
- Sailing, navigation, and vessel maintenance
- Supporting scientific research and field sampling
- Documenting stories through photography, video, or audio recording
- Assisting with community liaison and outreach
- Provisioning and day-to-day logistics
- Wildlife observation and data entry
You don’t need to come aboard as an expert. What matters most is initiative, adaptability, and respect—for the sea, for the science, and for the communities we work alongside.
From midnight watch rotations to dawn wildlife surveys, from cutting field footage to hoisting sails, you’ll share the work, the learning, and the responsibility of our mission.
This is where exploration meets purpose.
One shared task, one watch, one bold voyage at a time.
Chart Your Course: 3 Ways to Join Our Citizen Science Crew
Donate & Win a Berth at Sea
Become a Patron & Win a Berth at Sea
Become a Patron & Win a Berth at Sea
From Supporter to Shipmate—Your Adventure Starts Here
Every donation fuels our mission—but it could also earn you a spot aboard.
For every $25 one-time gift, you'll receive one entry into our next draw for a weeklong expedition for two as a hands-on crew member.
Winners join us for an unforgettable journey of science, storytelling, and saili
From Supporter to Shipmate—Your Adventure Starts Here
Every donation fuels our mission—but it could also earn you a spot aboard.
For every $25 one-time gift, you'll receive one entry into our next draw for a weeklong expedition for two as a hands-on crew member.
Winners join us for an unforgettable journey of science, storytelling, and sailing—exploring fragile ecosystems, contributing to real fieldwork, and helping document stories that matter.
Your donation does more than support the mission.
It gives you the chance to become a part of it.
Become a Patron & Win a Berth at Sea
Become a Patron & Win a Berth at Sea
Become a Patron & Win a Berth at Sea
Ongoing Support. Endless Possibilities.
Fuel bold science, Indigenous leadership, and youth access—and earn your shot at life aboard.
For every $10/month, you receive one entry into our draw for a weeklong expedition for two as an active crew member on our sailing research vessel.
The more you give, the more chances you earn:
- $25/month = 3 en
Ongoing Support. Endless Possibilities.
Fuel bold science, Indigenous leadership, and youth access—and earn your shot at life aboard.
For every $10/month, you receive one entry into our draw for a weeklong expedition for two as an active crew member on our sailing research vessel.
The more you give, the more chances you earn:
- $25/month = 3 entries
- $50/month = 10 entries
- $100/month = 25 entries
And here’s the best part:
Your entries carry over every month you remain a Patron. The longer you support the mission, the better your odds.
Because real change takes commitment—and we reward that kind of audacity.
Become a Fellow & Get a Berth at Sea
Become a Patron & Win a Berth at Sea
Become a Fellow & Get a Berth at Sea
Secure Your Berth. Live the Mission.
Prefer to reserve your place aboard directly?
As a Donor Discovery Fellow, you’ll join the crew for a weeklong expedition—not as a guest, but as a hands-on participant in real science, exploration, and storytelling.
Bring a partner. Bring your kids. This is a one-of-a-kind adventure—and an unforgettable
Secure Your Berth. Live the Mission.
Prefer to reserve your place aboard directly?
As a Donor Discovery Fellow, you’ll join the crew for a weeklong expedition—not as a guest, but as a hands-on participant in real science, exploration, and storytelling.
Bring a partner. Bring your kids. This is a one-of-a-kind adventure—and an unforgettable education.
Cabin Options:
Keystone Fellow
Private VIP Cabin (Queen Bed)
→ $8,000/week
→ Private suite for 2
Old-Growth Fellow
Private Double Cabin (2 Singles)
→ $6,000/week
→ Private cabin for 2
Pollinator Fellow
Private Triple Cabin (3 Bunks)
→ $8,000/week
→ Private cabin for 3
Seedling Fellow
Shared Bunkroom (Single Bunk)
→ $2,500/week
→ Per person
All experiences include:
✔ Full meals and non-alcoholic beverages
✔ Crew participation in sailing, science, and fieldwork
✔ Tax-deductible receipt
Because you’re not just booking a voyage—you’re backing a movement.
Join Audax Ventus in Protecting the Stories of Our Changing
The Wind Is Bold. So Are We.
Audax Ventus sails to the edges of the map, where ecosystems are under siege and frontline voices go unheard. We document the truth, share it with the world, and stand with those fighting to protect their home waters.
Your donation keeps the sails full, the cameras rolling, and the stories alive.
Stand with us. Sail for change. Donate today.