Championing Expedition Audacity: Fostering Exploration, Igniting Minds & Preserving Nature's Wonders

Be Bold. Fund Audacity. Sail for Change.

Bold Science. True Stories. Real Impact.

The Expedition Audacity Research Foundation (E.A.R. Foundation) is a global alliance of scientists, sailors, storytellers, and activists working on the frontlines of ocean exploration, climate justice, and cultural survival.

Through our initiatives—Expedition Audacity, Audax Ventus, and the Red Quill Society—we collect critical data, elevate Indigenous voices, and expose environmental harm in some of the world’s most vulnerable ecosystems.

We go where silence falls—and speak for what’s vanishing. 

• $600,000 – Expedition Audacity
      Boxfish ROVs for deep-sea research and visual storytelling in the Arctic and Amazon
• $75,000 – Audax Ventus
      Replacement engine and clean energy upgrades for R/V Stanley supporting research across the Americas
• $560,000 – Field Justice Operations
  • $500,000 for a steel-hulled investigative vessel
  • $60,000 for legal/insurance following a pirate attack off Ecuador
     

⚓ Donate Once – Power research, Indigenous fieldwork, and climate justice storytelling
⚓ Become a Patron – Monthly support with exclusive access & donor recognition
⚓ Join a Mission – Donor berths: spend a week at sea as an active crew member

Every donation enters you into our Citizen Scientist Sweepstakes: win a week-long expedition for two aboard our 30-metre sailing research vessel. Looking for details about our independent donor draws to win a week at sea with us? Click here for more information. 

• The Compass – $25
  Guides the journey. Every compass donation keeps our mission oriented toward truth and impact.
• The Sextant – $100
  Measures the distance to our goals. Helps us chart a clear course for science and education.
• The Log Line – $250
  Once used to measure speed at sea. These gifts accelerate our expeditions and live classroom streams.
• The Astrolabe – $500
  Ancient tool for reading the stars. Supports Indigenous knowledge integration and cultural guidance.
• The Chronometer – $1,000
  Revolutionised navigation by keeping perfect time. These donors give us precision and reliability in the field.
• The Chart – $2,500
  Maps the unknown. Funds new research routes, safety coverage, and youth access programmes.
• The North Star – $5,000
  The eternal guide for sailors. Anchors our mission by sponsoring science and storytelling at sea.
• The Meridian – $10,000
  Represents crossing into new worlds. Supports Indigenous partnerships and full research berths.
• The Prime Meridian – $25,000
  Where navigation begins. These donors underwrite full investigations and major expeditions.
• The Horizon – $50,000
  The ultimate destination—ever out there, ever worth chasing. These visionary donors fund scientists, youth missions, and future sails.

• Expedition Naming Rights – Carry your name on a full mission, featured across media, reports, and outreach.
• Research Berths – Name a berth in honour of your business, yourself, or a loved one.
• Sails & Rigging – Your name or logo flying proudly on one of our main sails.
• Cabins – Dedicate a cabin as a lasting memorial or tribute.

• R/V Audacity or R/V Stanley – Co-naming or full naming rights for one of our research vessels.
• Support Tenders & ROVs – Fund and name an auxiliary craft, drone, or Boxfish ROV.

• Youth-at-Sea Programmes – Sponsor opportunities for students to sail, learn, and explore.
• Indigenous Partnerships – Dedicate support to a community-led mission.
• Science & Storytelling Labs – Underwrite post-production, research, or outreach hubs in your name.

• Memorial Naming – Honour a loved one through a permanent dedication on board.
• Custom Tributes – Tailored opportunities for legacy gifts and bespoke recognition.

✨ Each sponsorship is recognised across our expeditions, digital platforms, and media storytelling—ensuring your support leaves a lasting legacy at sea and beyond.
 

This isn’t Instagram tourism.

This is impact.

Your support funds climate research, Indigenous-led exploration, and urgent investigations into ecological crime.

Together, we’re not just sailing into the future—
We’re shaping it.

Click here and Donate today!