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Robert Swan 2041 Founder: Robert Swan is a polar explorer, environmental leader and the first man ever to walk to both the North and South poles. He is an exceptionally gifted communicator and is regarded as one of the world’s top motivational speakers.His contribution to education and the environment have been recognized through his appointment as UN Goodwill Ambassador for Youth, a Visiting Professorship of the School of Environment at Leeds University and in 1994 he became Special Envoy to the Director General of UNESCO. He was awarded the OBE in 1995.In 2003 and 2004 Robert and his company 2041 delivered the first ever corporate Antarctic Expeditions on Teamwork and Leadership through positive participation and real missions.Learn more about Robert Swan’s Journey So Far
Conor Fogerty Captain
Chris Green First Mate
Derek O’Donoghue Crew
Harry McCormack Crew
Lisa Gaughran Crew/Nurse
Jake Barrett ‘Mr. Fix-It’: Jake is the jack-of-all-trades aboard the ‘2041.’ He has worked with 2041 for almost 2 years, and been with the yacht since April of 2008. His sailing experience consists of 10,000+ mn on the ‘2041,’ starting in San Francisco ,CA and sailing north to Seattle, WA and then back down the west coast of the US and Central America through the Panama canal and then north to Boston, MA area and back down to the east coast. Duties on board have consisted of deckhand, maintenance of engine and fuel systems, refit of boat, and countless other odds and ends. He has been through a complete engine rebuild in Mexico and the rebuilding of the lower end in New York.Before working with 2041 Jake was a student at the University of Nevada Reno perusing a mechanical engineering degree. He has worked in the bike industry for six years and spent a season as a wildland firefighter. He is scuba certified and also has completed an emergency medical technician class and holds a current CPR card. In his spare time he can usually be found on his bike, but is also an avid kayaker, hiker, and is working on his pilot’s license. When not busy with all the above, he is always tinkering on his car or motorcycle.
Calvin Jackson ‘Cabin Boy’
Laura Beyers Project Manager: Having just completed a world tour, Laura, a traveler and free spirit, joined 2041 in October 2001 to help with the refit of yacht ‘2041′. After participating in the Trans Atlantic delivery to Ushuaia she returned to Cape Town to await the yacht’s return and concentrate on planning the next project while the Mission Antarctica Clean Up was underway. An exciting race for new ‘2041′ ventures continued. Following hard on the heels of the World Summit was the Cape2Rio Race, Circumnavigation of Africa, and the Sydney Hobart Race. As Yacht Manager, Laura was able to tap into her enthusiasm for traveling, working with diverse groups and sharing her knowledge and passion for the environment. After a sabbatical, Laura managed the yacht ‘2041′ again in 2008 for the Voyage for Cleaner Energy in America, and is ready for the next chapter, Phase III of the Voyage. On back to back trips to Antarctica with 2041, Laura found her true love. Antarctica has a majesty, strength, beauty and the total command to overwhelm and inspire. Laura is proud to be working with such a fine team who prove everyday that everything is possible and believes that if it can be done by such a small team, then what is the world waiting for?