Captain KEVIN CAMPION
Founder of Deep Green Wilderness, tireless advocate for North Pacific right whales and a lifelong resident of the Pacific Northwest; Captain Kevin believes strongly in a sailboat’s ability to capture the imagination and engage with the environment. Kevin holds his 200 Ton Masters License from the US Coast Guard and is a PADI certified Rescue Diver. After earning his captains license and a degree in evolutionary biology Kevin headed out to sea. Since that day he has crossed two oceans and sailed a variety of boats on five of the seven seas working as Captain for Salish Sea Expeditions, Beam Reach and Camp Four Winds, and as engineer for the Sea Education Association and the Ocean Classroom Foundation. With Deep Green Wilderness Captain Kevin sees a way to combine his love of sailing with his passion for teaching ecology and conservation. He enjoys introducing people to the wealth of diversity you encounter when you leave the dock and hopes his work with Deep Green Wilderness will promote responsible stewardship of our public lands and waterways. Kevin’s keen eye for wildlife and passion for the environment serve him well aboard Orion. Off duty Kevin serves on the board of directors for the SeaDoc Society and has been known to entertain the crew with his guitar or tales of poisonous frogs and secret surf spots from his travels in Central America.
Program Director NORA COSBEY nora@deepgreenwilderness.com
Nora Cosbey has worked as a sailor and educator for over a decade. Working as Captain, Mate and Deckhand for Deep Green Wilderness, Salish Sea Expeditions, Camp Four Winds, Sound Experience, Ocean Classroom Foundation, Traverse Tall Ship Co., and Clearwater. As Program Director Nora translates her background into the best possible experience for our students. When not onboard Orion or running things in the office, you’ll find Nora at the local climbing area, hiking in the Olympics or running in the woods. She thinks the Salish Sea is pretty amazing and loves fostering new stewards to share this place with. Nora graduated from the University of Chicago with a BA in English, holds her US Coastguard 100 ton Inland Master’s license and is an NREMT. She agrees with the rest of the crew that whales are undeniably cool and spectacular, but really wants to talk about jellyfish.
Lead Educator/Deckhand HANNAH GRICKS
Hannah grew up in south-central Pennsylvania, yet gained a love for the ocean thanks to her family’s summer trips to Maryland beaches. After graduating with a B.S. in Biology from Millersville University of Pennsylvania, Hannah worked on the eastern shore of Virginia leading participants of all ages on marine science field excursions. As a true whale nerd, Hannah was more than thrilled to take her experience in outdoor education to the Salish Sea, a place known for its whale populations, and work with Deep Green Wilderness. While on sailing voyages, Hannah loves teaching about Salish Sea ecology and whale observation methods all while sharing her excitement for the many amazing ocean creatures encountered. During the winter season, Hannah works back on the east coast as a Right Whale Aerial Observer researching the critically endangered North Atlantic Right Whale from a small plane, specifically, a Cessna 337 Skymaster. Hannah feels lucky to contribute to the protection of whales both through education programs and research and is so excited to return to DGW as Educator and Deckhand.
Relief Deckhand ANSLEIGH COPLIN
Embodying all the qualities of a good shipmate, with just a pinch of salt to keep us on our toes, Ansleigh will be sailing as deckhand for the 2021 season and we couldn’t be more thrilled. In addition to teaching sailing and making sure the boat is ship-shape and Bristol fashion, Ansleigh brings a creative approach to looking at conservation and whale ecology. Having spent two summers onboard, Ansleigh knows the ins and outs of voyaging and is endlessly willing to include her shipmates in the work and the adventure.