Sailing Vessel Air Ops

World Circumnavigation

2027 – ????

Sharing the World, One Horizon at a Time

Welcome Aboard Air Ops

Follow the adventures of the sailing vessel Air Ops and her crew as we prepare for a world circumnavigation beginning in 2027, sharing the people, places, challenges and unforgettable horizons encountered along the way.

Meet Air Ops

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Meet Air Ops

Air Ops is an Amel Maramu offshore cruising yacht for extended passages, remote anchorages and the demands of world navigation.

Discover the Boat

The Journey Ahead

Beginning in 2027, Air Ops will set out on a world circumnavigation – one voyage, one crew and one horizon at a time.

Preparing Air Ops

Outfitting, upgrades, training and preparation for extended offshore passages.

Across the Oceans

Following the planned route, destinations and changing conditions around the world.

People and Places

Sharing the communities, cultures, landscapes and friendships found along the way.

Meet the Crew

Meet the people preparing, navigating, maintaining and sailing Air Ops around the world.

Roger MacDougall

Captain

Roger is preparing to retire from a career spanning corporate law, labour relations and human resources before setting sail around the world aboard Air Ops. His varied background also includes law, finance, engineering, voice acting, motorcycle instruction, teaching, arbitration, mediation and board service.

Garry MacDougall

First Mate

Garry is a retired military electrical and electronics expert, with a talent for “farm-boy” fixes. He has sailed aboard Air Ops since joining Roger during the boat-buying adventures of 2020.

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Antonette Copon

Admiral

Antonette (“An”) is a former physiotherapist, disaster-management officer and fishing fleet owner. She joined Roger aboard Air Ops in 2024 and brings a wide range of experience – and good humour – to the crew.