The Crew of Joana are described on this page.  

In the photo to the left, some years ago we were able to get an extended family photo, that includes Wade's brother Brian (from Sudbury), and mother Marlene.

When we are at a marina or within wifi reach on anchor, we fetch our email through a contracted web hosting mail server. When underway, we use WINLINK and our HAM radio to send/receive email (without attachments).  
We have a Magic-Jack enabled telephone, with an Ottawa Canada number (613.699.0227)

Wade	Captain:  Wade, wade"at"joana.ca Wade comes from Northern Ontario, Matheson-Chapleau-Timmins to be more accurate, although he freely admits that he has lived more of his life in Kingston, Ontario than any other place.  However, with his oilfield experience in Egypt and Kuwait, and his military experience, operational and multiple tours in Europe, the Middle East and the Balkans - its difficult to say where Wade comes from.  Wade is also a SCUBA diver and instructor, with experience in Canada, Bermuda, Mexico, the Caribbean, the Mediterranean, the Red Sea and Thailand.  He served 26 years in the Canadian Forces and retired on 14 April 2009. Joana was the first boat he ever built.  In truth, Wade never even took shop class in high school.  He has a degree in Electrical Engineering from Queen's University (Kingston, Ontario, Canada), an MSc in Defence Technology (Electronics and Guided Missiles) from Cranfield University (Shrivenham, UK) and an MSc in Computers and Information Technology from Regis University (Denver, Colorado, USA). HAM callsign VE0JOW
Diane	First-Mate:  Diane, diane"at"joana.ca Diane comes from the Ottawa area, but spent most of her life working in Kingston.  She is retired from the nursing profession and busy organising the Alarie family's busy social schedules.  Diane is a beginner SCUBA diver, with experience in Cuba.  Diane has many skills and during the building phase was responsible for making an exterior tent, winch/windlass covers, curtains, bedding and cushions and had great influence in galley layout.  She also got her HAM license at the same time as Wade. At sea, she is responsible for provisioning, cooking and all medical issues - as well as taking her share of watches. HAM callsign VE0JOD
Joana	Occasional Hand:  Joana, joana"at"joana.ca She was born in Timmins, Ontario but mostly raised and educated in Germany and The Netherlands.  She is also a beginner SCUBA diver and has dove in the Red Sea.  Joana has achieved her degree in Dance at Fonty's University in Tilburg, The Netherlands - and is currently employed in Rotterdam as a professional dancer.  See her curriculum vitae here.
Jonathan	Occasional Hand:  Jonathan, jonathan"at"joana.ca Jonathan has a high school diploma under his belt and has dabbled with the merits of a College education.  He is also a beginner SCUBA diver.  Jonathan did quite a bit of work on the boat in the building phase and learned a lot about carpentry, plumbing and electrical.  Jonathan is particularly skilled at whipping and ropework and has joined the Canadian Navy as a Boatswain - and is currently posted to Halifax.