Founding Crew
The pioneers of Ocean Challenge 2027. Think along, build along, sail along.
What is a Founding Crew member?
The Founding Crew are the first people to commit to Ocean Challenge 2027. They are co-founders of the project — not passengers, but active participants who help shape the adventure.
As a Founding Crew member, you have direct influence on the route, planning, and setup of the expedition. You are involved in preparing the vessel, attend training sessions, and build a close-knit crew ready for the ocean together with the rest of the team.
The Founding Crew concept is deliberately designed this way: by getting involved early, you build a bond with the vessel and your fellow crew members that is essential for a successful and safe ocean crossing.
Please note: This is not a commercial charter trip. Ocean Challenge 2027 is a collaborative expedition project. Taking part involves costs, and to join the ocean expedition you complete a number of training days beforehand and reach the required sailing level. These training days come with costs as well. The details and costs are explained during the introduction process. Signing up is non-binding.
What is expected?
We expect commitment and involvement from Founding Crew members. This is what we ask.
Commitment & involvement
As a Founding Crew member, you actively contribute to the project. You are not a passenger, but part of the team that makes the expedition possible.
Teamwork & preparation
You participate in meetings, training sessions, and preparation work. Sailing together, learning together, building the team together.
Vessel maintenance
You help prepare the Mariflex Challenge for sea. This is the perfect moment to get to know the vessel inside and out.
Training & sailing level
Everyone completes a number of training days beforehand, covering offshore sailing, watch keeping, navigation, safety, and emergency procedures. Reaching the required sailing level is a condition for joining the ocean expedition.
Financial investment
Taking part in the expedition involves costs, and the training days come with costs as well. The contribution is in principle non-refundable. The details and costs are explained during the introduction process.
Everything you want to know
Sign up
Fill in the form and we will contact you for the introduction process, in which we discuss the programme, the training and the costs. No obligation.
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