Adrian Ragbourne
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Adrian has been our Chief Executive since 2016, during which time he has led the charity through significant change, developing our successful partnerships with Sail Training Ireland, Ocean College and others, all of which has resulted in Pelican now sailing for 46-48 weeks a year. Adrian came to us with 25 years experience as a manager in the corporate sector of which 15 were international, and 8 years as a manager in the charity sector. He also has 25 years' experience as a school governor and Academy trustee.
Simon Thorrington
Development and Partnerships Manager
Simon has 15 years’ experience in commercial banking and 30 years in the charity sector, bringing financial acumen and considerable charity and project management experience to Seas Your Future. He has served or worked as both a trustee and manager of several charities, including working for 15 years for Charity Bank, an innovative Social Investor. He was a trustee of Seas Your Future for 8 years.
Chris Cavaliere
Technical Engineering Manager
Chris has had a passion for engineering since he was a teenager. His career in engineering has given him the opportunity to work on a variety of large projects. Whilst completing his engineering apprenticeship, he had the opportunity to convert a fishing trawler, extending his love of engineering from land to water. Chris has been qualified as a multi-skilled maintenance engineer for 11 years. He began volunteering on Pelican in September 24 and has enjoyed every minute.
Dr Charlotte Braungardt
Head of Science
Charlotte (Charly) is an engineer and environmental scientist with more than 20 years of experience as academic in higher education. As freelance consultant at Challenging Habitat, she shares her curiosity and insights, through environmental science research, outreach, communication and education.
Yasmin Deter
Marketing & Communications Coordinator
Yasmin (Min) has been our Marketing and Communications Coordinator since 2021. She manages all aspects of marketing and communications for Seas Your Future, ensuring effective engagement with stakeholders and promoting the organisation’s mission. Her responsibilities include organising events, managing public relations and social media channels, developing partnerships, maintaining the website, and creating marketing materials. Min has a well-rounded background in marketing and communications encompassing digital, email, social media, and offline marketing, alongside events management, PR, and fundraising. She has played a key role in initiatives such as creating the Tall Ships Top Trumps as well as establishing our Ambassador Programme.
Ula Mitrega
Operations Coordinator
Ula is our Operations Coordinator. With a creative background, an interest in the charity sector and a passion for the sea, Ula supports the management of onshore operations at Seas Your Future.
Jakki Owens
Health & Medical Lead
An expedition medic with a love for all things outdoors, Jakki first ventured on Pelican of London in 2022 and immediately fell in love with sailing. With her background as a paramedic in the Scottish Ambulance Service, Jakki moved into remote medicine with a postgraduate degree in expedition and wilderness medicine from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow. This has taken her across the globe working in a variety of environments and she now specialises in maritime, tropical and sub-Arctic. After working for a year in the Caribbean, Jakki has made the move to Ireland. A place she first visited sailing with Pelican of London and instantly knew would be home. When acting as the ship’s medic onboard Jakki is responsible for the medical health and safety of the crew. This doesn’t stop her having as much fun as possible during voyages and loves to get involved with anything the Mates and Bosun will indulge her in. If she gets to wear a climbing harness all the better.
Nicky Rea
Administration & Marketing Assistant
Nicky is an International Coaching Federation (ICF) coach and trainer, who works with colleges and schools, focusing on Wellbeing strategy and services to empower individuals. Nicky saw first-hand, the amazing, healing powers of the ocean on voyages with young people and how this can improve self-belief, confidence and open up the mind to new possibilities. She first became an ambassador, hoping to be able to assist in providing opportunities for many more young people to experience the adventures, sail training on tall ships before taking on the role of Administration & Marketing Assistant.
