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The Sea People are sailors seeking to immerse themselves into the communities along their global travels, partnering with other non-profits to raise awareness of humanitarian efforts.
The Sea People Project is a registered charitable organization based in the USA.
The Sea People mission is to collaborate with communities around the world to inspire positive action towards social and environmental wellbeing.
Mission statement
The Project is always seeking individuals and organization to collaborate with- Help us reach areas in need by getting in touch or donating to our cause.
The Story of Creation
Three dudes, one boat...
James, Brandon and Zach met racing on S/V Celedon in the CORA series in Charleston, SC. As their skills developed and their passion for the pastime grew, they each acquired their own personal vessels.
Three dudes, three boats...
James with Ariel, Brandon with Asylum and Zach with Cygnet...the friendship developed as they helped each other refit their modest sailboats. Countless hours collaborating on projects and salty sailing adventures made for well equipped vessels and true bromanship.
Three dudes, one mission...
Plus women
The lure of traveling on their sailboats, freedom filling their sails, and passion to leave the world better than they found it inspired the concept of The Sea People and ever broadening it's global scope.
Brandon is The Sea People's behind-the-scenes, secret weapon handling technicalities with efficiency. Based on his various business ventures and global travels, cruising the world has become the obvious choice. The first to set sail from the US, he has paved the way for our mission and guides our travel routes. When it comes to the sea he is the first to jump in!
- "Keep it salty"
Founder/ captain
Brandon on S/V Asylum
Most likely to: Bring bananas on the boat
Most likely found: Cruising on his dinghy
Started from the keel, now we heel!
Most likely to: Be sponsored by Jack Daniels
Most likely found: Wedged into small spaces
founder/ Captain
Legend has it that Captain James "One Nut" Neblett was not born but forged out of a singe block of tempered steel sometimes in the early 90's. After shaking hands with the doctors he stepped immediately into his role as a lumberjack up and down the east coast, the role that he was built for. He grew a full beard on his second day. On his third day he discovered that he is unable to donate blood because most people aren't compatible with pure testosterone and sex appeal.
Captain James once stepped into the woods to fight a bear in single combat before deciding that seducing it would be a greater challenge. She still writes. After mastering earth, air and fire, he has decided that water is the only remaining challenge. Women want him, men want to be him. His hobbies include woodworking, lovemaking, and writing his own bios.
James on S/V Ariel
- "Safety Third, Winning First"
Zach on S/V St. Brendan
founder/captain
Most likely to: Sail into his slip
Most likely found: With music & beer
Zach enjoys long strolls on the beach under the setting sun, but mostly he settles for risky adventures. The salty seafaring folk that he is, Zach is always eager to sail and pack the boat with friends. He operates from our home base in Charleston, SC USA as our safety personnel and point of contact. Captain Zach has his own ventures in the works.
- "It's probably fine"
- "Put the lime in the coconut and drink it all up!"
founder
Angela hails from a bloodline of sailors. Her fascination with other cultures stems from international travel growing up. She enjoys taking care of children, but settles for keeping the Sea People guys in check. Angela is a pretty damn good seamstress. Look at the boat, enough said.
On a rainy day you can bet she is getting crafty or reading inside the boat. But when the sun shines she is outside soaking it up and finding a place to swim. She is often found playing amongst rocks; climbing them, throwing them, collecting them...mostly collecting them because everyone needs rocks.
Angela on S/V Ariel
Most likely to: Dance a jig
Most likely found: Climbing the mast