One of our core drives at Ocean Nomads is making sailing more accessible.
The ocean is not only for people who grew up sailing or those with deep pockets. It’s a place to learn, grow, and explore together.
At the same time, we recognize that responsibly organizing expeditions, boats, logistics, and safety simply costs money to make happen. Because of this, joining a voyage is not always within everyone’s financial reach.
Whenever our resources allow, we create scholarship opportunities to support passionate ocean explorers on their path.
Over the years we have been able to give back to dedicated members through trip scholarships, skill exchanges, and community opportunities.
These opportunities are meant for determined and active Ocean Nomads members with beautiful dreams, projects, and a genuine desire to contribute deeper to the ocean community.
And of course, we believe the exchange goes both ways. We often learn just as much from the people who join through these opportunities.
We are currently welcoming scholarship applications for upcoming 2026 trips.
If this resonates with you, we’d love to hear from you.
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No patience to await a scholarship opportunity or not available for any of the current trips? Join the network or a trip to accelerate your ocean dreams and missions. Via the member network (Currently +300 nomads & 70 vessels), meet-ups, resources, and our we aim to accelerate your ocean nomads journey, catering for all budgets. Members often take each other sailing or find each other their next matching sailboat ride looking out for each other.
