Crew Briefing
It's boarding time!
Well prepared on board. This crew briefing contains all the important information for a relaxed start at sea. We have included all the details on logistics and arrival, as well as our tried-and-tested methods. Packing List Clearly summarized for you. Learn everything about life on board, the Participation requirements as well as full transparency regarding prices and onboard expenses. You'll also learn about your Team Get to know us: We'll introduce you to your experienced skippers and show you how we ensure safety and good service. Seamanship Live an active life every day. Your guide to maximum anticipation – so you know exactly what to expect from your next adventure. Offshore sailing Adventure awaits.
Information
FAQ | Packing List | Prices
What the FAQ?
All the answers to frequently asked questions. When is check-in? Are there single cabins? What is the average age on board?
Already packed?
Are pillows and blankets provided? Do I need rubber boots? Are there power outlets? Important: Remember your passport!
All inclusive?
All prices (including VAT) include the ship's kitty. This means that provisions for onboard meals, fuel, moorings, and much more are already taken care of.
Team
Your skipper & instructor introduce themselves
Lorenz Binswanger
Qualified with the SHS and RYA Yachtmaster Ocean certifications, I feel at home in high latitudes and on the open sea. I especially love the camaraderie of crew life: starry nights at sea are as much a part of it for me as sharing a meal together in the galley. With a great curiosity for new experiences, I would like to share this passion and experience on board […]
Age:
47
Home port
Baden-Baden
Role
Skipper & Instructor
Leon Haufe
Qualified with the German SHS and the British Yachtmaster Ocean, I have explored the world on yachts and traditional sailing vessels. It is my passion to pass this sailing fever on to my crew. The most wonderful thing remains the dynamic on board: seeing strangers become a well-coordinated team is a special privilege for me.
Age:
29
Home port
Berlin
Role
Skipper & Instructor
Bodo Obermeier
After years of experience in sailing instruction, my passion now lies in offshore sailing and team development. My focus is on the crew and their collective growth in meeting the holistic demands of the sea. My dream of sailing in the Arctic has already taken me to unique sailing areas – I want to share this fascination with adventure […]
Age:
24
Home port
Munich
Role
Skipper & Instructor
Yves-Pierre Panzer
For over 20 years, bluewater sailing has been my passion. Qualified with the SSS and RYA Yachtmaster Offshore certificates, I can look back on two Atlantic crossings as well as numerous cruises in the Mediterranean, North Sea, and Baltic Sea. In my free time, I often sail an Alubat OVNI along the European Atlantic coast. I would like to share this extensive experience and enthusiasm for the sea as […]
Age:
51
Home port
Berlin
Role
Skipper & Instructor
Tim Hahn
Qualified with all German licenses up to the SHS (Sportseeschifferschein - German Offshore Skipper Certificate) and as an RYA Cruising Instructor, I have worked full-time as a skipper and instructor at sea for many years. Not only is technical expertise important to me, but above all, a respectful and appreciative atmosphere on board. It is my passion to share these values and my fascination with sailing […]
Age:
53
Home port
Dresden
Role
Skipper & Instructor
Jonas Polkehn
Challenging offshore voyages and routes, for example around Scotland, from Iceland to Germany, or a Bay of Biscay crossing. Now working independently as a skipper with the aim of introducing as many people as possible to sailing. This includes holiday sailing trips with young people in the Mediterranean or Scandinavia, as well as instructors for the SKS (German sailing certificate) and skipper training courses.
Age:
30
Home port
Berlin
Role
Skipper & Instructor
Jonas Solbrig
As an RYA Yachtmaster Instructor, I have trained numerous skippers in England and Australia. But my heart belongs to the far north: Here, I have led challenging expedition-style sailing trips through Norway and the Arctic. The memories of the Northern Lights, whales, and icy fjords never leave me – it's precisely this fascination with adventure at sea […]
Age:
36
Home port
Hamburg
Role
Skipper & Instructor
Values
3 things that are important to us on board
Collectivity
Want to be more than just a passenger on a sailing trip? With us, you'll be an active part of the crew from the very first moment. We rely on a proven watch system and flat hierarchies, where everyone takes on responsibilities according to their personal preferences. This form of teamwork allows the crew to bond quickly during the trip. We experience challenges together and, through open communication, create an environment of mutual respect where genuine friendships can develop. Every single contribution counts. Only as a team can we make the sailing trip a success and an unforgettable experience.
Appreciation
Are you looking for an environment where your learning curve and your personality truly matter? We place great importance on mindful crew leadership, where appreciation isn't just a buzzword, but a lived reality on board. Shouting and hectic situations have no place here. Instead, we communicate calmly, proactively, and respectfully. Our skippers see themselves as instructors who will support you individually and take you seriously. This way, you'll feel safe and a valued member of our crew at all times during your sailing trip. Your individual contribution is what makes the trip a shared success and creates the very special atmosphere for everyone involved.
Expertise
Do you value maximum reliability and professional standards at sea? Our expertise as a commercial tour operator guarantees a stable framework for your sailing trip without last-minute cancellations. We continuously invest in state-of-the-art safety equipment and have our sailing yacht regularly inspected by the German Social Accident Insurance Institution for the Transport Sector (BG Verkehr). Our skippers are experienced professionals who will confidently guide you through challenging sailing areas. This starts with professional route planning and extends to technical safety in every maneuver. Experience a sailing trip that impresses with the highest quality and offers you genuine safety and absolute reliability.
Your benefits
Why we are your ONE & Only choice
ONE-Off Sailing Yacht
Not standard, but a statement.
Your offshore sailing trip begins on a yacht that has the perfect A compromise between performance and cruising educates. It offers you the highest Safety and seaworthiness, even when the ocean gets rough. Sporty on deck ensures that Carbon rig for maximum speed potential and true sailing fun. Below deck, however, it surprises with astonishing Comfort and functionality, Optimized for long voyages. This is not an ordinary charter boat, but a fast, safe home for your adventure.
ONE-Way routes
Wanderlust instead of a sightseeing tour. We offer you uncompromising One-way routes, which will truly challenge your sailing skills. Instead of the usual return to safe harbor Let's set course for new horizons: We'll sail challenging passages such as the Atlantic, the Azores, Great Britain, and Norway. Experience true offshore sailing in a watch system and in multi-day non-stop stages, These are voyages where you won't see land for a long time. This isn't leisurely cruising around bays, but rather trips where you're effectively sailing offshore and racking up hundreds of nautical miles for your logbook.
ONE-on-ONE Training
Collective instead of command bridge.
We are breaking with strictly hierarchical leadership and focusing on genuine One-on-One Training. With two skippers/instructors On board, we guarantee intensive and attentive training in navigation, seamanship, and modern crew management. Your individual learning success is our mission: We address your needs and integrate your ideas into our onboard program. Instead of toxic exam stress, we practice modern methods. Crew Management and a feedback culture based on mutual respect. We make your expertise visible.
Live Tracker
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🗺️ Route planning
All planned routes will be under TRIPS Introducing our sailing trips. We sail from the northernmost to the southernmost point of Europe on individual one-way routes. Click on a route and learn more about your next sailing trip.
👣 Live tracking
Follow SY Imagine live during the sailing trips. (At) TRACKS We showcase all our sailing trips. Our current track is recorded along with the ship's position during the trip. Satellite communication transmits not only our position, course, and speed, but also the current weather conditions.
