About

Ocean Roamer was an idea born at sea, by two sailors who wanted to do more. Too often, vital conservation and research efforts are held back, not by passion or potential, but by a lack of access, resources, or support. Ocean Roamer is our answer: an expedition platform dedicated to empowering marine science, conservation, and storytelling in the places that need it most.

As full-time sailors living on our vessel, we are ready to go, wherever and whenever we are needed.

At the heart of everything we do are three guiding principles:

Exploration

We go where few others can, or do, to conduct meaningful research at the remote edges of the ocean. Our expeditions are driven by a strong desire to explore, expand our understanding and contribute to protecting the natural world.

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Science

By providing skilled field research support and expedition logistics, we enable scientific initiatives to succeed in hard-to-reach places where access and resources are often limited, in turn, helping to contribute to marine conservation.

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Storytelling

Through powerful visuals and our in-house podcast, Voyage to the Wild, we turn our expeditions and fieldwork into compelling media that inspires action, deepens understanding, and builds a connection with the ocean.

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Meet the team

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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

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The boat

Feral is a Trisbal 36, built in 1981. In line with our commitment to sustainability, we believe that scientific and conservation projects can be effectively conducted from smaller, simpler vessels.

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—just 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.