The Plastiki will be sailed by a handpicked crew of leading scientists, sailors, artists and explorers. Meet the first few members of the intrepid crew - more will be joining us soon!
Jo Royle is one of Europe's leading ocean yachtswomen.
Having learnt to sail from an early age, Jo's passion for ocean
adventure has launched her into a professional sailing career.
She's circumnavigated South Georgia in the southern ocean, and
has sailed to Iceland and Antarctica.