Registered Canadian & U.K. charity & U.S. 501(c)(3).
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Our work is often associated with vessels, but access usually starts on land.
Remote coastlines, inland waterways, community sites, field stations, launch points, and equipment staging areas all require reliable transport.
Vehicles are not secondary to the mission.
In many cases, they are what make the mission possible.
Vessels
We are actively seeking:
- Offshore sailing vessels
- Expedition-capable sailboats
- Trawlers and motor vessels
- Research support vessels
- Small craft and tenders
- Landing craft and workboats
- Dive, survey, or ROV support platforms
- Canoes, inflatables, skiffs, and nearshore boats
Vehicles and Mobile Platforms
We are actively seeking:
- 4x4 trucks
- Automobiles
- Expedition vehicles
- Cargo vans or RVs
- Passenger vans or buses
- Utility vehicles
- Trailers or campers
- Mobile workshops
- Mobile labs
- Ambulances or service bodies suitable for conversion
- Equipment transport vehicles
Equipment and Field Gear
We are actively seeking:
- Life rafts and marine safety equipment
- Outboard motors and propulsion systems
- Deck equipment (winches, cranes, davits)
- Navigation and electronics systems
- Galley equipment and onboard systems
- Camera, video, and documentary gear
- Dive, survey, and ROV support equipment
- Field research tools and instruments
- Storage systems, cases, and transport gear
- Spare parts, tools, and workshop equipment
We prioritise capability and reliability over cosmetic condition.
Some assets enter service immediately. Others become part of refit and redevelopment programmes. Where appropriate, assets may also be transferred to other registered charities and 501(c)(3) organisations, in accordance with applicable regulations, to ensure they are placed into active service.
Ocean and coastal research
Freshwater and inland waterway projects
Freshwater and inland waterway projects
Freshwater and inland waterway projects
Freshwater and inland waterway projects
Freshwater and inland waterway projects
Seafloor mapping and survey support
Freshwater and inland waterway projects
Wildlife and ecosystem documentation
Wildlife and ecosystem documentation
Freshwater and inland waterway projects
Wildlife and ecosystem documentation
Indigenous and community-based fieldwork
Indigenous and community-based fieldwork
Indigenous and community-based fieldwork
Education and student engagement
Indigenous and community-based fieldwork
Indigenous and community-based fieldwork
Documentary production
Indigenous and community-based fieldwork
Documentary production
Expedition logistics
Indigenous and community-based fieldwork
Documentary production
Equipment testing in real-world conditions
Equipment testing in real-world conditions
Equipment testing in real-world conditions
Emergency field support when appropriate
Equipment testing in real-world conditions
Equipment testing in real-world conditions
Climate and environmental monitoring
Equipment testing in real-world conditions
Remote access & infrastructure support
Remote access & infrastructure support
Equipment testing in real-world conditions
Remote access & infrastructure support
Expedition Audacity Research Foundation operates with charitable registration options in multiple jurisdictions.
- United States — Registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit
- Canada — Registered charity
- United Kingdom — Registered charity
This allows donors to explore giving through the structure most appropriate to their country, tax position, and professional advice.
We do not provide tax advice, but we do work with donors and their advisors to ensure the donation process is properly documented.
How the Process Works
Clear steps. No unnecessary theatre.
1. Initial Conversation
We discuss the vessel, vehicle, or asset, its condition, location, history, and potential use.
2. Operational Review
We assess whether it fits current or future field needs.
3. Documentation and Appraisal
Where required, independent appraisal and supporting documents are prepared.
4. Donation Structure
We coordinate with the donor and their professional advisors to align with the relevant jurisdiction.
5. Transfer and Integration
Once accepted, the asset is transferred and prepared for active use.
Transparency and Independence
Support enables the work. It does not direct the findings.
We are an operational research and education organisation.
Support for the Foundation does not confer influence over research findings, programme priorities, expedition decisions, or editorial outcomes.
That independence matters.
It protects the credibility of the work, the researchers we support, and the communities we engage with.
A Better Ending for Useful Assets
Some vessels and vehicles still have work left in them.
If you are considering the future of a vessel, vehicle, trailer, mobile platform, or field-support asset, there may be a way for it to continue doing what it was built to do.
Not sitting idle.
Not being stripped for parts.
Not disappearing into resale.
Working.