The Team
Xplore has come together because of people who have a love of the south and determination in their dreams. Whilst below are the key drivers of Xplore Expeditions, we have a behind-the-scenes team that is fully committed to the success of our projects and company.
Commencing sailing at the age of seven, Stephen has logged over 300,000 miles at sea.
As Skipper and Expedition leader of Xplore we are all delighted at the success and adventures that everyone onboard enjoyed during our first season using Xplore in the south.
From 2003, for 3 years Stephen was the Skipper and Expedition Leader of Pelagic Australis custom polar expedition yacht, voyaging to Antarctica, South Georgia Island, the Falkland Islands, and throughout Tierra del Fuego.
Previously Stephen circumnavigated the globe as Skipper in the 2000/2001 BT Global Challenge and has twice competed in the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race. A lecturer at the Australian Maritime College in the areas of marine meteorology, navigation, seamanship and electronics.
Stephen also holds the qualifications of Master, Class 3, RYA Yachtmaster Ocean Examiner. His passions are people, sailing and exploring the southern reaches of the globe.
As Skipper and Expedition leader of Xplore we are all delighted at the success and adventures that everyone onboard enjoyed during our first season using Xplore in the south.
From 2003, for 3 years Stephen was the Skipper and Expedition Leader of Pelagic Australis custom polar expedition yacht, voyaging to Antarctica, South Georgia Island, the Falkland Islands, and throughout Tierra del Fuego.
Previously Stephen circumnavigated the globe as Skipper in the 2000/2001 BT Global Challenge and has twice competed in the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race. A lecturer at the Australian Maritime College in the areas of marine meteorology, navigation, seamanship and electronics.
Stephen also holds the qualifications of Master, Class 3, RYA Yachtmaster Ocean Examiner. His passions are people, sailing and exploring the southern reaches of the globe.
At six months of age Nicolas first felt the surge of the ocean, cruising with his parents on the Brittany coast of France.
‘Nico’ has continued to sail all of his life, first on holidays, and then professionally. After three years of management school and two years of boat-building studies, Nico left France for a speed record campaign on Bruno Peyron's catamaran, securing records in both the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. Winner of the round-the-world race “The Race” on the maxi-catamaran Club Med.
Nico continued on to join the French campaign for the America’s Cup in 2003, and more recently was part of the world championship team aboard the 60-foot trimaran Groupama. In 2004 Nico discovered Antarctica, and says this southern region of the world has changed life.
‘Nico’ has continued to sail all of his life, first on holidays, and then professionally. After three years of management school and two years of boat-building studies, Nico left France for a speed record campaign on Bruno Peyron's catamaran, securing records in both the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. Winner of the round-the-world race “The Race” on the maxi-catamaran Club Med.
Nico continued on to join the French campaign for the America’s Cup in 2003, and more recently was part of the world championship team aboard the 60-foot trimaran Groupama. In 2004 Nico discovered Antarctica, and says this southern region of the world has changed life.
Betsy Crowfoot traded her briefcase for a duffel bag when she left Madison Avenue, New York for Santa Barbara, California.
She has worked in the sailing arena since 1995, covering major yachting events worldwide including the America's Cup, Volvo Round-the-World Race, BT Global Challenge, Transpac, Kenwood Cup and Around Alone; writing for television, the internet, and scores of publications.
A photojournalist, publicist, speaker and writer, Betsy‘s goal is to help promote the exciting opportunities presented by Xplore Expeditions, and to assist our sponsors in maximizing their exposure and involvement.
She has worked in the sailing arena since 1995, covering major yachting events worldwide including the America's Cup, Volvo Round-the-World Race, BT Global Challenge, Transpac, Kenwood Cup and Around Alone; writing for television, the internet, and scores of publications.
A photojournalist, publicist, speaker and writer, Betsy‘s goal is to help promote the exciting opportunities presented by Xplore Expeditions, and to assist our sponsors in maximizing their exposure and involvement.
