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
Conor has over 15 years of sailing professionally. 230,000 nm logged under sail and motor, 200,000 nm as captain including 25 Trans-Atlantics and two circumnavigations. Now 26 Trans-Atlantics, with the safe delivery of yacht 2041 to the Netherlands.Previously Skippered 2005-2006 (20m) “Cardiff Clipper”, a Dubois 68 design in “The Clipper Round the World Race 05/06”, starting and finishing in Liverpool.
Irish born, Conor is married with two beautiful children and lives in Bulgaria when not onboard 2041.
Derek O’Donoghue
1st Mate
Derek started sailing in 2005 when he completed the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race. On completion of the race he has sailed an additional 12000mls including two trans-Atlantics. When he finishes this phase of the Voyage for Cleaner Energy he is in for trails for the Irish Coast Guard. In his spare time he can be found either in the garden or rambling the towns and countryside of Ireland with his camera.
Jake Barrett Engineer
Jake is the jack-of-all-trades aboard the ‘2041.’ He has been with 2041 for almost 3 years now, managing the E-base for the last 3 Antarctic seasons and engineer/mechanic on their Challenge 67 yacht during the Voyage for Cleaner Energy. 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.
Tihomir Kachamakov Crew
This is the first long sailing for Tihomir, who is called by the crew – Tish. His previous job was for an IT business company, building fiber optics and copper networks. He was born in the heart of the Bulgarian mountains, in the center of Bulgaria, in a small town called Gabrovo. Captain Fogerty invited him to join 2041, so he decided to do something completely different with his life and agreed. In his spare time he likes camping and fishing, and he is a member of the Bulgarian paintball league.
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?
Conor has over 15 years of sailing professionally. 230,000 nm logged under sail and motor, 200,000 nm as captain including 25 Trans-Atlantics and two circumnavigations. Now 26 Trans-Atlantics, with the safe delivery of yacht 2041 to the Netherlands.Previously Skippered 2005-2006 (20m) “Cardiff Clipper”, a Dubois 68 design in “The Clipper Round the World Race 05/06”, starting and finishing in Liverpool.
Irish born, Conor is married with two beautiful children and lives in Bulgaria when not onboard 2041.
Derek started sailing in 2005 when he completed the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race. On completion of the race he has sailed an additional 12000mls including two trans-Atlantics. When he finishes this phase of the Voyage for Cleaner Energy he is in for trails for the Irish Coast Guard. In his spare time he can be found either in the garden or rambling the towns and countryside of Ireland with his camera.
