GEAR CABIN (V2)
Gear Cabin V2 evolves the original design into a dual-pod setup mounted front and back. Built for The Vortex Crossing—a solo, unsupported paddle from the Faroe Islands to Scotland—it houses the battery capacity, extra solar, internal lighting, and Starlink needed for four days self-sustained at sea. Beyond basic survival, V2 acts as a working platform: hard points carry scientific apparatus for ocean data collection alongside diving, fishing, and expedition gear.
Beyond hardware mounts and deck storage, Gear Cabin V2 serves as the central command and power hub of the craft. For the first time on my offshore paddleboard, dedicated battery reserves and an integrated Starlink link eliminate the communication blackouts that have defined my previous solo expeditions. Built to bridge safety, film production, and ocean science, the dual-cabin architecture continuously powers live broadcast equipment, expedition filming, and real-time scientific telemetry far offshore. Because an unsupported crossing requires carrying every component onboard, the cabin absorbs that substantial weight penalty by placing navigation, electronics, and vital access points directly at hand.
GEAR CABIN (V1)
The V1 Gear Cabin was born from the harsh demands of offshore expedition paddleboarding, making its trial run through the testing waters of Shetland and Orkney. Built to replace the dangerous hassle of rummaging through dry bags in pitch darkness or heavy swell, it turns essential survival gear inside out. Critical instruments—from navigation screens and GPS to VHF comms, lighting, and nutrition—are securely mounted and immediately accessible at arm’s length. By eliminating blind fumbling and keeping every critical control structured and rock-solid, the V1 transforms remote open-water paddling into a slicker, vastly safer, and far more focused mission.
