David "Woody" Wood
Also known as Woody, this Australian began his polar expedition career as a bartender. So you know his people skills are top shelf! He is a historian with an unquenchable passion for travelling through and sharing the marvels of the polar regions. Woody invites you to come and be astonished, amazed and enchanted by the polar regions.
Woody will lead these expeditions:
What skills do you call on when you do your job?
"Management, logistics, experience, destination and wildlife knowledge, historical background. Plus my skill as a Zodiac driver, firearm handler and guide. And I bring communication skills for sharing my passion for the places in an exciting, safe and environmentally sensitive way."
What about keeps you coming back season after season?
"This is no job! Sailing in the polar regions is a special privilege, a passion and a pleasure. A unique and extreme environment with special inhabitants is always fascinating and surprising and always leaves you wanting more..."
What historic expedition would you like to join, and why?
"Nansen's Fram expedition. For his planning, self reliance, calculated risk taking and adventurous spirit."
Woody's advice for Polar Travelers
"These are special challenging environments which are awesome. They have to be seen and experienced to be understood and appreciated. An expedition cruise is the only way to do it."