No, it is not. This is a not-for-profit round-the-world expedition.

First, finish reading this page, including the FAQ. You will be expected to share the costs of running the Expedition relative to your time aboard. To learn more about this you can send us an email.(mailto:hello@waterpeople.world) (Each year, depending on ongoing projects and club funds, we have some limited opportunities to waive the 'charge' for athletes, scientists, influencers, volunteers, etc who bring something to the Expedition. So, if you're applying for an exemption, please specify it in your application.) If you decide that you want to join the boat you'll click 'Start Application' at the bottom of this page. The application process is free, quick, easy, and designed to ensure all crew members are well-suited to the expedition.

Crew members onboard pursue a shared goal of finding moments to ride and flow with the elements. Depending on the location and weather this could be chasing waves for surfing, spots for kiting, reefs to freedive, or we might even a go for a sporty sail. When Mother Nature or the boat say "No" then other activities can include hikes, swims and relaxing on the boat. The Captain's word is final on weather and safety related decisions. Sometimes you'll want to just kick back and chill on the boat... and that's fine too! We'll be very much living surrounded by nature, and of course we want to protect this place which gives us so much. We'll sometimes explore an environmental story from the place we visit or the people we meet. You can choose to participate in this or to chill on your own speed. More practicalities: • You can typically expect to be one of 3-8 people onboard. Atmosphere is adventurous and happy. The boat is spacious, clean, and with a mix of shared and private spaces. • Sailing is led by the Captain, and crew members will be encouraged to play an active role in journeys. • During your time aboard the boat it will be a shared home and we'll take care of it together. Cooking is shared/alternated amongst crew members, and you'll be expected to play a part in keeping clean the parts of the boat you use.

No sailing experience required. The Captain is capable of sailing the vessel independently but you will be encouraged to take part in the sailing. Some parts of the expedition are specifically suited to surfing, kite/wingfoil, or freediving. For surfing, we will indicate the types of spots and to whom those will suit. For kiteboarding and wingfoiling you are required to be competent (i.e. able to stay upwind) unless you are accompanied by an instructor. For freediving no prior experience is required.

Yes. There are some water toys on the boat but better to bring your own stuff. Boards, wetsuits, kites, harnesses, wings, foils, mask, fins... bring them unless we say otherwise!

Any activity, particularly a sport in the ocean, will carry a risk of injury or worse. The boat is led by an experienced Captain, it's maintained appropriately, and it's equipped with medicines, first aid equipment, and satellite communications. All crew members on the vessel must have their own insurance(s) that covers sailing, special water activities (such as surfing, kiteboarding, wingfoiling, freediving) and for any potentially-required medical care, search and rescue, and repatriation. Your options will vary based on your nationality, and we can help you find something.

We launched to the water in Greece in March 2024. Since then we've explored the Greek islands, Sicily, kited in Sardinia, freedived the Balearics and made a film about plastics, navigated the Gibraltar Strait, surfed in the Canary Islands, sailed Cape Verde, crossed the Atlantic, surfed perfect waves in Tobago and documented the reefs under threat, and sailed the entire stretch of the Eastern Caribbean!