Sailing to Support Everyone Affected by MS

Expedition MS is a global sailing expedition that uses offshore sailing and documentary storytelling to support people living with Multiple Sclerosis, caregivers, and the communities that serve them.

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What We Do

Our Mission

To empower all those touched by MS and disability through sailing, adventure, and resilience

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Our Vision

A world where disability doesn’t limit adventure.

Where This Began

Expedition MS began with our founder, Duff Archie’s father, Tim, who lived with Primary Progressive MS for 20 years.

Through humor and grit, he showed that strength lives in presence, honesty, and continued connection with others.

Expedition MS carries forward Tim's legacy: proving that strength, humor, and community can navigate even life's roughest waters, one story at a time.

Dive deeper into our story
A man with glasses smiling at a social gathering, wearing a dark shirt, with other people in the background.
A woman being interviewed by a news reporter at a cycling event, with a group of cyclists in bright apparel and helmets behind a barrier and a banner that reads 'Create a world free of MS'.
Group of four people, including a man in a wheelchair with a bicycle helmet, posing outdoors during a festival with a food truck, American flags, and trees in the background.
Four people sitting at a restaurant table, smiling at the camera. The group includes a man in a wheelchair, a woman in a teal blouse, and two young men in blue shirts. The table has menus, a blue bottle, and salt and pepper shakers.

How Expedition MS Creates Impact

The expedition powers the stories. The stories build understanding. The understanding drives support.

Join the Voyage

  • We run near-shore and offshore sailing expeditions, starting with regional programs and building toward a global voyage, to create shared experiences that bring people together and make MS visible in the world.

  • We document these journeys and the people behind them with our Emmy-Nominated documentarian partners, sharing real stories from the MS community to build understanding, connection, and sustained engagement.

  • Through fundraising and partnerships, we support MS research, caregiver resources, and direct assistance for individuals and families affected by MS.

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Close-up of a person holding a professional camera with a large lens, wearing black gloves and a dark jacket, on a blurred outdoor background.
Group of five friends standing outdoors at sunset with arms around each other, facing away from the camera, overlooking a landscape.
Sailboats with bright yellow sails lined up on a sandy beach near the ocean, with people in red shirts preparing the boats.

Why Sailing

Sailing is unpredictable. Conditions change. Plans adapt. Progress isn't always visible.

That reality mirrors life with MS.

We use sailing because it creates an honest framework for telling stories about resilience, adaptation, and relying on others, and because a boat crossing an ocean captures attention in ways a gala never will.

Research backs this up. Oceans of Hope—a 2014-2015 voyage with 94 people with MS from 16 countries—found that participants consistently reported:

"I can do more than I thought I could."

— Disability and Rehabilitation, 2019

The boat is the vehicle. The people are the point.

Here’s how you can help!

  • 🤝 Partner With Us

    Work with us on programs, events, or co-branded initiatives to support MS communities worldwide.

    Join as partner

  • 💼 Sponsor

    Support MS resources by funding our global sailing mission, either financially or with in-kind contributions.

    Become a Sponsor

  • 📖 Share Your Story

    Tell your MS story to inspire hope, strength, and connection around the world. No matter how big or small, we want to hear it!

    Share Your Story

  • 📬 Subscribe to Our Blog

    Follow the Expedition MS journey through firsthand stories, expedition updates, and reflections on living with MS, caregiving, and resilience.

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  • 🤲 Volunteer

    Help with logistics, admin, outreach, events, or content creation. On land or online, there’s always a way to contribute.

    Volunteer Now

  • 📱 Share on Social Media

    Spread the word and raise awareness in your own circles via social media. Help us reach more families, caregivers, and allies.

    Share on social

Be part of Expedition MS before we set sail.

We're building something unprecedented, and we want you with us from the start. Join the Founding Crew to:

  • Get first access to expedition updates and behind-the-scenes content

  • Be the first to know about sailing opportunities and events

  • Help shape the mission as we prepare to launch

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