A Global Sailing Expedition to Redefine What’s Possible
We’re sailing more than 37,000 nautical miles with our three children, including Ren, our 10-year-old son with Down syndrome, to attempt three world records and shift the world’s perspective on what’s possible.
This isn’t just a journey across oceans. It’s a journey toward a future where adventure belongs to everyone, regardless of diagnosis, circumstance, or expectation. Through every mile, every storm, and every quiet sunrise, our goal is to show that ability isn’t defined by limitations. It’s revealed in the courage to keep going.
Osborne Adventure at a Glance
37,000+ Global Sailing Expedition
Circumnavigation by Sailboat
A Passage From Antarctica to the Arctic
3- to 5-Year Expedition
Three Kids Ages 11, 9, and 7
Three World Record Attempts:
First Person With Down Syndrome to Circumnavigate by Sailboat
First Person With Down Syndrome to Sail to Antarctica
First Person With Down Syndrome to Sail From Antarctica to the Arctic
An Expedition-Class 60-Foot Aluminum Sailboat for Global Exploration
Our Mission Is to Show the World That a Diagnosis Doesn’t Define the Individual and to Inspire a Generation to Understand the Importance of Ocean Conservation
Why We’re Doing This
We created Osborne Adventure to challenge assumptions, shift the narrative, and inspire others to rethink what inclusion looks like in the real world.
Our son Ren, like so many kids with Down syndrome, is often defined by his diagnosis before he’s seen for who he truly is. This expedition is our way of changing that—not just for Ren, but for every kid who’s ever been underestimated.
We believe that adventure, education, and belonging aren’t luxuries. They’re birthrights. And every mile we sail is a step toward a world that reflects those values.
The Osborne Adventure Podcast
Each week, we host a raw, honest podcast sharing what it’s like to prepare for this expedition as a family. We talk about parenting, adventure, grief, partnership, fear, and the why behind everything we’re doing. Once we set sail the podcast will become our captain’s log of experiences.
Whether you’re a sailor, a parent, or just someone trying to live a meaningful life—you’ll find pieces of your own story in ours.
Adventure Without Boundaries - A Free Educational Docuseries for classrooms
A free classroom docuseries that follows Ren’s global adventure—created to inspire students, spark curiosity and create meaningful representation.
OCEAN Conservation in Action
As a designated SeaKeepers DISCOVERY Yacht, we’re turning our expedition into a platform for citizen science, supporting marine research, ocean mapping, and ecosystem protection.
Our Mission Is Bigger Than An EXPEDITION
We’re not here to prove anything. We’re here to show something. That people with Down syndrome belong at the helm, on the stage, at the heart of the story.
This is about rewriting assumptions.
It’s about celebrating ability.
It’s about going farther, so that others feel empowered to go anywhere.
This is Osborne Adventure.
And it’s just getting started.
Help Us Spread the Word
Want to share Ren’s story with your community? We’ve created a printable 4” x 6” card you can pass along to friends, teachers, co-workers, or anyone who needs to hear this message. Click on the image below to download the press-ready PDF file.
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