Where the Wind is Bold, and the Mission is Shared
Join us in sustainable journeys that honor nature and culture.
Where the Wind is Bold, and the Mission is Shared
Join us in sustainable journeys that honor nature and culture.
Our Mission
Audax Ventus is a modern expedition initiative exploring the connections between people, wildlife, and rapidly changing environments.
Operating from a refitted, wind-powered vessel—restored and redesigned for our mission—we carry out fieldwork that blends ecological research, Indigenous knowledge, and ethical storytelling.
Our focus is to document the lived impacts of climate change and biodiversity loss, especially among communities and species too often overlooked. Through film, outreach, and immersive education, we aim to inform global audiences, support cultural resilience, and contribute meaningfully to conservation dialogue.
We believe exploration should be guided by curiosity, responsibility, and respect. Working in collaboration with local partners and emerging researchers, we 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 end when the voyage does. It continues in classrooms, courtrooms, and communities — sparking action, shaping policy, and inspiring the next wave of defenders for our planet.
Your support keeps the wind in our sails and the truth on course.
Join Audax Ventus in Protecting the Stories of Our Changing
Not just a trip—an expedition.
Spend a week aboard our 30-metre sailing research vessel.
Work alongside scientists, educators, and sailors.
Learn, explore, and contribute to real climate research in remote locations.
Chef-prepared meals. 4-star comfort.
Full access to operations. No fine print.
Suggested donation: $2,500–$8,000
Or enter to win your way aboard in our Donor & Patron Sweepstakes.
This isn’t luxury. It’s impact.
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.
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.