Bridget is a 13 year-old air cadet and violinist, who enjoys writing short stories. Her most memorable trip was a Trans-Canadian voyage via RV to the west coast, where she witnessed beautiful landmarks. She is looking forward to embarking on her first sailing journey in the near future.
Violet is interested in applied mycology (growing delicious mushrooms!), kombucha-making, pickling, fermenting, and many other kitchen sorceries. She enjoys collecting and propagating houseplants which scatter her home. In 2019, Violet was chosen by the James Myatt sail exchange between Canada and the UK, where she had the privilege to sail the cruise-in-company portion of the Tall Ships Races in the North Sea aboard a bm ketch.
Nick Tabone is a writer, a sailor, a runner, and a skateboarder.
When ashore he divides his time between Europe and Canada.
More of his writing is available on nicktabone.com
Joel is 17 and lives in Brantford, Ontario. He has an undeniable passion for the marine species that live in our oceans.
Andréanne is a student who has not yet had the chance to go onboard tall ships, but for whom the world of sailing is as attractive as it is mysterious. In her spare time, she enjoys reading about women's rights, the LGBTQA + community and environmental issues. She spends a lot of time outdoors and loves learning from the extraordinary encounters she makes through her projects and activities.
Islay Pyron Williams is a young person who lives in Waterloo, Ontario.
Islay really cares about the environment, her family and friends and her dog, Tasha.
She wishes everyone a safe winter and looks forward to summer 2012.
Amélie Marchand's life is a joyful mess but it would make far less interesting stories if it was any other way! After a few years working in the music industry, as an annoying musician who can play any instrument you put in her hands, her desire to make the world a more sustainable place pushed her to study environmental sciences. Growing up in a family of travelers, her idea of "distance" is slightly different than the average person so don't be surprised if she suddenly vanishes to then appear on the other far side of the globe. She discovered traditional sailing when she was 22 years old and it is now her favorite way to wander around. Between her fights against her evil enemy, plastic pollution, her salty travels and her university life, she still manages to be a freelance photographer, speak 4 languages and practice violin. In case you haven't figured it out already, her biggest fear is to be bored.
Olivia Ferguson is an adventurous wanderer who has taken to pursuing a life at sea. Olivia has always loved sailing and the deep, dark, mysteries of the ocean. She has specifically fallen in love with sailing around the world on tall ships. Olivia has sailed across the Atlantic, sailed to the far North Arctic and even sailed to explore the Great Barrier Reef in Australia. Olivia is in her happy place whenever she is in the remote wilderness. In case you haven't guessed it already, that is usually where you can find her, living out her wildest dreams. Olivia is currently pursuing her dream of becoming the Captain of her own ship and she is currently enrolled in the Marine Navigation Technology program at the Nova Scotia Community College on the eastern coast of Canada. In her free time she enjoys freelance writing ocean related articles as she feels it is important to educate others about the importance of our oceans. Olivia is a true sea gypsy, inspiring everyone who she is lucky enough to meet.
