A Global Sailing Expedition to Redefine What’s Possible

Our expedition began in July 2025 when we left our old lives behind and chose to pour ourselves into the journey ahead. We are currently refitting and preparing our boat for offshore sailing and some of the most remote seas on the planet. As soon as the work is complete, we will set sail from British Columbia on a voyage of more than 37,000 nautical miles with our three children, including our son Ren, who has Down syndrome.

This is more than an expedition. It is the platform for a free educational docuseries produced for classrooms, where students will learn through real world adventure and see inclusion lived out in everyday life. During the expedition, we will attempt three world records, including the first person with Down syndrome to circumnavigate by sailboat, to sail to Antarctica, and to sail from Antarctica to the Arctic.

This is about more than miles sailed or records set. It is about changing what people believe is possible. We believe a person is not defined by ability or disability, but by opportunity and determination to pursue a bigger life.

THE CREW

Paul Osborne • 47

Skipper

I have always seen myself as a “Jack of all trades, master of none.” I am incredibly passionate and pour myself into whatever I am doing. I have always been one to push the boundaries in life and if I am afraid of something I will do it just to prove to myself I can.

I have spent a lifetime traveling, mountain biking, white water kayaking, climbing, camping, and hiking. As a career photographer and designer, I love to adventure and explore, and as I age the reality of my mortality becomes more real every day.

I refuse to let life pass me by and I want my children to know the love of adventure that has taken me around the globe.

Valerie Osborne • 43

First Mate

“I will never get married and I will never have kids!” Oh, how wrong I was. I wanted to travel the world, climb mountains, surf exotic destinations, and lay in the sun.

Now, I chase children, clean up puke, and dream of the places I thought I would visit. I am supposed to say, “I wouldn’t trade it for the world,” but would I? Ask me next week.

Being an Emergency Room nurse and a mom is hard but worth it. I never knew how much I wanted a family until I had one.

The rare moments when I see a sense of accomplishment on a kid’s face, receive a quick kiss and an “I love you mama,” or one of those giant bear hugs make it all worthwhile.

Maegan Calcutt • 25

Crew

“Hey lady, I have a random question for you.” The text message that changed my life…

I grew up in San Diego, California, and have always had a passion for being in the water...

Roake Iver • 11

Adventurer

Smart, too smart. Roake is the blend of his mama's and papa's best qualities...

Ren Oban • 10

Explorer

“Camp? Now!” a growly voice calls out in the dark as the sun rises...

Freyja Behr • 8

Trailblazer

Freyja was the Norse goddess of love and war...

ADVISORS & CONSULTANTS

Matt Knighton

Advisor & Consultant

A passionate adventure photographer and filmmaker, Matt has shot projects in over 30 countries, often in some of the angriest and most remote parts of the world.

He was a 2016 Red Bull Illume category finalist and won the Inmarsat Onboard Reporter Award for his work covering the 2014–2015 Volvo Ocean Race champions, Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing.

More recently, he directed the communications strategy for America’s Cup Challenger, SoftBank Team Japan.

Lou Drumond &
Judy Grimson

Cornerstones of the Expedition

Lou and Judy, with their unwavering belief in our mission, are a cornerstone of this expedition.

Lou completely refit Salome in 2008 and lived aboard her for over 15 years, bringing deep experience and hard earned knowledge to the team.

Judy’s vibrant spirit, childhood sailing, and years living aboard as an adult have shaped a profound love for life, learning, and the sciences.

Together, they are cherished friends and part of the reason this expedition exists.

The Route

Our route spans the globe, crossing all five oceans and reaching every continent. We will round the Cape of Good Hope and Cape Horn, cross the Drake Passage, transit the Panama Canal, and sail to both the Antarctic and Arctic Circles.

It is a global path shaped by trade winds, storm seasons, and the realities of the sea. The route will evolve as we go, adapting to conditions ahead.