About
Ocean Roamer was an idea born at sea by two sailors who wanted to do more.
Led by husband and wife duo, Alexis and Charlie, their story began four years ago when they met underwater freediving in the Canary Islands. Bound together by a deep passion for the ocean they decided to bring together their combined skills in science, exploration and communication to build a platform that can drive real world change.
Discover more about them below.
The Crew
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Charlotte Young is a marine scientist (MRes) and seasoned storyteller dedicated to uncovering and communicating the challenges facing our oceans. Charlie has conducted research across diverse marine environments—from the Red Sea to the Caribbean.Her passion for ocean conservation has led her to speak at global forums such as COP26 and the Blue Earth Summit. As the creator and host of the Ocean Roamer podcast series Voyage to the Wild, Charlie combines scientific inquiry with storytelling to raise awareness about marine issues and amplify the voices of frontline conservationists.
At Ocean Roamer, Charlie leads on science, media, and outreach, ensuring that expeditions generate both meaningful conservation outcomes and powerful narratives that resonate far beyond the sea.
Co-Founder | Head of Science & Storytelling
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Alexis is a seasoned expedition leader, sailor, and author with a deep-rooted passion for self-sufficiency, wild places, and purposeful exploration. From pulling his sled in the artic, hiking remote ranges in Tierra del Fuego to navigating the rivers of the Amazon by dugout canoe, his adventures have always centred on resilience, curiosity and a commitment to low-impact living.As captain of Ocean Roamer, Alexis brings years of hands-on experience sailing and maintaining vessels in remote and demanding environments. With a practical mind and calm presence at sea, he specialises in leading safe, efficient voyages in tropical and high latitudes alike.
Alexis’s writing, including his book Partout chez soi, reflects a lifelong dedication to living simply, exploring with intention, and making space for wildness. At Ocean Roamer, he blends seamanship with logistical problem-solving to enable the success of our missions.
Co-Founder | Head of Expeditions & Captain
The Boat
‘Feral’ is a Trisbal 36, built in France in 1981.
Easily managed by a small crew, she measures 36 feet in length and boasts a bulletproof aluminium hull, a robust cutter rig, and long-range built-in water and fuel tanks.
Her shallow draft which measures 90 cm, thanks to a lifting centreboard and daggerboard, allows us to access even the most secluded, shallow bays, making her an ideal vessel for exploration.
She was constructed in an era when seaworthiness and self-sufficiency were paramount.
She has room for six crew members onboard, and is equipped with basic instruments for scientific sampling.
