Uncharted Ventures exists to elevate leaders through immersive sailing experiences. The company provides experiential leadership development through adventure-based learning in the Straight of Gerogia in British Columbia, Canada.
By embracing bold experiences, we help leaders step out of their comfort zones to foster resilience, collaboration, and transformation. We are explorers, team builders, navigators, and innovators.
Our mission is to elevate leaders and inspire teams to thrive in uncertainty and deliver extraordinary impact!
Great leaders aren’t made in conference rooms—they’re forged in real-world challenges, where adaptability, teamwork, and decision-making truly matter. We started this company because we saw a gap between traditional leadership training and the skills leaders actually need to navigate today’s fast-changing world. Sailing is the perfect environment to develop these skills: unpredictable, immersive, and demanding real-time problem-solving. By combining adventure-based learning with a unique leadership framework, we create experiences that push leaders beyond their comfort zones and into their full potential. Because leadership, like sailing, isn’t about waiting for perfect conditions—it’s about adjusting the sails and forging ahead.
Chris is the co-founder and brings 3 decades of experience driving impact to global audiences through content creation, broadcast media, live events, sponsorship management, communications, and brand management. Driven by a lifelong passion for the sea and a distinguished career in global sports marketing and major events, Chris is a dyna
Chris is the co-founder and brings 3 decades of experience driving impact to global audiences through content creation, broadcast media, live events, sponsorship management, communications, and brand management. Driven by a lifelong passion for the sea and a distinguished career in global sports marketing and major events, Chris is a dynamic business leader and brand partner. His journey began in sports marketing, evolving into a renowned international communications specialist. As a co-founder of a London-based TV production company, Chris honed his expertise in event production, content management, and live television, forging high-value partnerships for global brands in sports and music.
Relocating to Vancouver in 2013, Chris has integrated his strong organizational leadership and strategic acumen into the North American and European markets. Beyond his consultancy in global sports marketing, he channels his leadership experience as an advisor to early-stage startups, bringing a unique blend of sporting insight and business innovation to the forefront. His deep understanding of the sports and entertainment landscape, coupled with his passion for sailing, fuels his drive to navigate complex projects and inspire high-performing teams.
Mark is the co-founder and an executive-level advisor with over 15 years of leadership experience across the military, engineering and infrastructure sectors. A former competitive yacht race, his career began with a decade of service as an officer in the UK Armed Forces, where he led teams in extreme-pressure environments, including confl
Mark is the co-founder and an executive-level advisor with over 15 years of leadership experience across the military, engineering and infrastructure sectors. A former competitive yacht race, his career began with a decade of service as an officer in the UK Armed Forces, where he led teams in extreme-pressure environments, including conflict zones, around the world. Since transitioning to strategic consulting in 2020, Mark has advised on over $20B of transaction value for both governments and private clients, for projects addressing key issues such as energy transition and climate change.
Mark is known for blending strategic thinking with practical execution, having helped shape business and investment decisions at the highest levels. At Uncharted, he designs and leads immersive sailing expeditions that challenge conventional leadership development, leveraging his military leadership and racing experiences. These experiences push leaders outside their comfort zones, helping them build clarity, resilience, and adaptability in real time - crucial business skills when the stakes are high. Whether navigating uncertain waters or guiding organizations through transformation, Mark brings a steady hand, sharp insight, and a deep belief in the power of experiential learning.