Current Crew

Photo, top row: Chelsea, Naomi, Sam, Arlene, Damani, Sawyer, Captain Gaia. Bottom row: Eero, Tobias, Jing (past crew/volunteer), George and Aida.

Chelsea – Chief Mate
Hello, you can call me Chelsea (any pronouns are fine). I grew up on the Gulf Coast of Florida and the ocean has always been a big a part of my life. Besides being outside (which everyone could use some more time in) I like reading, games, animals, and art.

George – Program Coordinator
George is a Seattle native who grew up sailing the San Juans and Vancouver Island every summer. After spending the last few years as a guide and naturalist on tour boats in Seattle he's ready to get back into sailing and out of Elliott Bay.

Aida – Second Mate
Aida grew up in Denver, Colorado and first fell in love with tall ships on an 8th grade school trip aboard the Tole Mour in Long Beach, California. They have since worked on tall ships from both coasts, primarily square riggers, for nine seasons. Fun fact, they studied medieval Italian literature in college — and they love to talk about the boats present there too!

Eugenia – Second Mate
Bio coming soon.

Crowe – Galley Coordinator
Crowe was born and raised in San Francisco and got their start in maritime there. They moved down the west coast to sail in southern California in 2024. After a couple of years flapping around on both coasts, they were fueled by a love of wooden boats to touch down in Washington. When they're not sailing, they can be usually found drawing, writing, or sewing, often in a coffee shop.

Leo – Galley Coordinator
Hello all! My name is Leo, I’m from Virginia’s Blue Ridge originally, but I relocated to Fairbanks Alaska almost 5 years ago, though I’ve worked all over. I love sailing, rafting, kayaking, and basically anything that can happen on or in the water. I'm passionate about making good food for hard workers and look forward to an exciting season with you!

Naomi – Engineer
Naomi was born and raised in Washington, and is a graduate of The Evergreen State College. In 2024, she quit her job as a computer programmer to learn marine engineering aboard the Lady Washington and hasn’t looked back since. When not turning wrenches, she enjoys playing the mandolin, cooking vegan meals, and sci-fi novels.

Tobias – Engineer
Howdy! My name is Tobias Perkins and I was born and raised in Austin, Tx. I moved to the Big island of Hawai’i in the fall of 2021 to learn how to sail. With no prior experience on boats, I dove head first into crewing and found a passion for being on the water and eventually being able to teach the youth who share the same love for sailing as I do. A fun fact about me is that I used to live on an island with an active volcano!

Arlene – Educator/ Deckhand
Bio coming soon.

Damani – Educator/ Deckhand
Hi, I'm Damani! I was born in Hanau, Germany but moved to the Tacoma/University Place area to grow up with the rest of my family. I'm pretty new to Maritime and was in fact on Adventuress as a student this past Spring. I'm excited to get a season out on the water and break away from my normally sedentary lifestyle. Fun fact about me, is was super into rock climbing and bouldering, and I'm making an effort to get back into it this summer as I try and live healthier

Eero – Educator/ Deckhand
Hello! My name is Eero and I was raised in Brooklyn, NY. I was born in Bogota, Colombia and was adopted at a very young age. I have been sailing aboard my family's 60ft wooden schooner for the past 8 years or so and have recently completed a trans-atlantic crossing. I am excited and eager to sail on the West Coast and have a fun and enriching season.

Sam – Educator/ Deckhand
My name is Sam (she/her) and I have lived in several places around the U.S. but recently moved from Florida. I got my B.S. in Marine Science from the University of Tampa and worked in a deep-sea lab afterwards for ~2 years before coming to Sound Experience! A fun fact is I have been to the sea floor in the deep-sea submersible Alvin where I saw dumbo octopuses, among other critters, in the Aleutian Islands. I am thrilled to work aboard Adventuress this sailing season and can’t wait to meet everyone!

Lydia – Educator/ Deckhand
Lydia is from the Great Lakes State, Michigan, but fell head over heels in love with sailing while studying Marine Biology in Florida. Most recently she has dabbled with square sails in Australia, though she’s a schooner girl at heart. Lydia is an avid lover of invertebrates, picnics, and libraries, and is beyond excited to join the Adventuress Crew!

Sawyer – Educator/ Deckhand
My name is Sawyer. I am from Norman Oklahoma. I have 3 dogs and 2 cats, 2 Brothers and a Sister. And a fun fact is that I won the 5th grade state Spelling Bee!

Flynn – Educator/ Deckhand
Hi! I’m Flynn, a deckhand/educator on Adventuress! I love travelling, making music, nature, and I have been sailing with my dad since I was 10 years old. Growing up in Washington and Hawaii made me fall in love with the ocean, I can't imagine myself having any other career! I first sailed on Adventuress when I was 13 years old and knew immediately that I wanted to get a job on this boat one day!

Bethany – Educator/ Deckhand
Bio coming soon.

Ælfhild – Educator/ Deckhand
By forest and sea and the wind wending between you shall fi nd them. A scientist listening to the night where owls dwell. An environmental educator intertwining marine science with traditional nautical skills. She captures moments in poetry; immortalizing the fl eeting beauty of life. They are Ælfhild.