Our Ambassadors

When Lawson was just 9-years old, his mother organized a summer camp trip on the topsail schooner, Lady Maryland, where his passion for sailing was sparked. The captain of the ship told Lawson he could sail around the world. From that moment on, he knew he found his calling.

A lifelong sailor, adventurer, and athlete, Scott Shawyer is the Skipper and President of Canada Ocean Racing, a world-class offshore sailing venture dedicated to inspiring the next generation of sailors across Canada.

An avid van lifer, sailboat captain and professional sailor, Cole dreams of being the first American woman to race solo around the world.

Adventurers, authors, and educators — Amy and Dave Freeman are paddlesport enthusiasts turned passionate sailors.

Gaurav started sailing at the age of 11 after joining the Sea Cadet Corps Training Ship Jawahar in Mumbai, India. An adventurer in the true sense, Gaurav grew up sailing across the Arabian sea, climbing in the Himalayas, and exploring the vast wilderness of India.

He cut his teeth training in the Baie de Morlaix - a well known proving ground for offshore racers. And is about to take on his greatest challenge yet,.  A non-stop, unassisted, singlehanded round the world race via the three capes. The Vende Globe. The Holy Grail for solo sailors.

Born and raised on beautiful Vancouver Island off the west coast of British Columbia, Canada, John grew up on the water of the Pacific Ocean in the temperate rainforests and under the snow capped coastal mountains of the Pacific Northwest. 

Falling fast for a life beyond land, this previously land locked horse wrangler has charted a new course for. Now living full-time aboard her sail boat and pursuing her environmental work alongside her passion for sailing. 

2 Circumnavigators. 20+ Ocean Crossings. 200,000+ Ocean Miles. All of this accumulated in their 20’s. Meet Meg & Morgen, also known as the Ocean Racers.