Journeyman60

Maryland to Nova Scotia

I joined Journeyman for just over a month, going from Ocean City, Maryland, to Halifax, Nova Scotia. This was such a great first experience on Crewbay, and our skipper, Gerhard, was the best person to learn from as a new sailor. From sailing at night to anchoring in front of the Statue of Liberty to seeing whales swim along the boat while we sailed, this trip was truly unforgettable. Safety and education were always priorities for Gerhard, and I never once felt unsafe or uninformed about how the boat worked while onboard. The boat is really fun to sail, and Gerhard is a great person to sail with. I can't recommend him enough to anyone looking to sail with him in the future.

26th Aug 2026

I would join again !

I was on the Journeyman from Portland, Maine, to Lunenburg, Nova Scotia. I participated in the manoeuvres, the planning, and, of course, all the little jobs that come with cruising. It gave me a real taste of what life aboard is like. What made the trip enjoyable was how generously Gerhard shared his sailing knowledge. He was always happy to explain things and never got nervous or loud—not even after the third time I failed to tie a decent bowline! Gerhard always puts safety first and has clear command of the boat. At the same time, he respects each crew member and has a great sense of friendship—something that makes a difference when spending an extended period together on a boat. There was an interesting balance between an easy-going, flexible life on board and ashore, while still keeping a focus on the essential tasks of a cruise. What stays with me are the positive memories of being together, having fun, exchanging ideas, and discovering the little harbours of Maine and Nova Scotia. I highly recommend Gerhard to anyone looking for a safe and enjoyable sailing adventure.

25th Aug 2026

Epic East Coast Adventure

I had a fantastic experience sailing with Gerhard from Ocean City to Bar Harbor. From helping with final preparations before splashing the boat to helming, night watches, provisioning, cooking, and the everyday work of cruising, I got to experience many aspects of life aboard. The trip was filled with memorable moments—anchoring near the Statue of Liberty, seeing whales, beautiful sunsets and sunrises, exploring large cities and small coastal towns, meals aboard and ashore, anchor beers, unexpected burgers from a friendly yacht club member, and plenty of laughs along the way. Gerhard is an excellent captain who always prioritizes safety. I especially appreciated his ability to balance camaraderie with personal space, something that matters when sharing a boat for an extended trip. I'm grateful for the miles, memories, and experiences sailing up the East Coast and would highly recommend Gerhard to anyone looking for a great sailing adventure.

24th Aug 2026

A sail so nice, I joined the crew twice

I jumped on in Miami and we sailed up the east coast making some fun stops along the way in Cape Canaveral and Charleston before stopping in Maryland for some repairs. The boat sails great, and gets a lot of attention everywhere you go. Gerhard is a great skipper with a ton of experience that makes him highly confident and calm when stressful situations arise, and he’s a pretty cool guy to go explore places together. I rejoined after repairs were complete and we sailed up to NYC, Newport, Martha’s Vineyard, Cape cod, and Boston. Highly recommend!

15th Aug 2026

Sailing the Caribbean

I have just returned from two wonderful weeks on Journeyman60 sailing the Caribbean, swimming and snorkeling, exploring the islands on foot or by car and just enjoying life. What I really like about Gerhard is that he is not only a great skipper (see all the comments below), but also super interesting as a person, and he always brings together equally interesting people on board. Thank you Gerhard, Ev and Hélène for the many inspiring conversations, laughing and cooking together and improving my French language skills. I had a great time and would love to join again.

1st Jun 2023

Would join anytime again!

The three weeks on Journeyman were a great and enlightening experience. Gerhard is a very experienced skipper with whom we always felt safe. It was impressive how calm and relaxed a skipper can be during difficult mooring manoeuvres with such a big boat like Journeyman! During the sailing he gave us clearly understandable instructions and was always ready to answer our questions in detail. As a person, Gerhard is also very relaxed and humorous. We had an exciting exchange, both about sailing and personal topics. Hope to see you again soon!

29th May 2023

Portugal to Guadeloupe

I have been so lucky to spend two long stretches on Journeyman with Gerhard. Firstly down the coast of Portugal, Spain and a 5 day crossing to the Canaries. Then the transatlantic crossing to Martinique followed by some sailing in the Caribbean. If you get the opportunity to join the yacht I would highly recommend it. Gerhard is a knowledgeable and patient skipper. Safety is prioritised including introductory briefings, excellent safety equipment and sensible decision making. He knows every square inch of the boat having spent a lot of time refitting it and that means when components have broken he has been able to fix them using his incredible supply of tools and spare parts. The company onboard has been excellent (thanks Gerhard, Ev, Franzi, Michelle, Maxi, Leon, Peter, Silvano) and the food menu impressive (thanks especially to Ev)! Costs (food, diesel, moorings) are split fairly between all crew using an app which makes it easy and fully transparent. I have enjoyed the experience so much and am very grateful for the chance to share in Gerhard's adventure.

22nd Mar 2023

Can‘t wait to join again!

It‘s difficult to say something about Gerhard and his beautiful yacht Journeyman 60 that hasn‘t been said before. Gerhard is a technically skilled, laid back, humorous skipper, happy to explain and always interested in you as a person. I had a great time on the boat with hin and his crew consisting of 4 Crewbay women (incl. me) and cannot wait to go again!

12th Dec 2022

Thoroughly enjoyable

My two weeks onboard Journeyman were a combination of great people, a capable, safe and interesting boat in near mint condition, delicious, varied, healthy and fun cooking and fun, fast sailing. We got to see the countries we visited with some good hikes, anchorages, marinas and restaurants. The best part was clearly the crew: Spirits were high, we had many interesting discussions and Gerhard is a capable, patient skipper who is willing to share his knowledge and takes safety seriously. If you get the chance to be part of this crew, take it! Thanks for making my stay so enjoyable and i look forward to my next journey onboard.

4th Sep 2022

Brest to Gijon

This was my first time on a sailing boat. I spent 1 month on the journeyman and this trip exceeded my expectations. Gerhard and the crew were patient to teach me the basics for being helpful since the first day. I learnt how to tie the essential knots, how the rigs of the boat work, how to adjust the course according to the wind, how to jibe and how to tack and much more. The journeyman is impressive, a 17.50 meters (60 ft) aluminum boat that feels safe and comfortable. She has an amazing design and she sails fast. Gerhard is a fantastic person, experienced in sailing but what I appreciated even more were his life experiences. He is so interesting and knowledgeable but down to earth at the same time. Everyone told me how lucky I was to have him as a captain in my first sailing trip and I am truly grateful that it happened. Now I'm even more convinced to buy my sailing boat in a few years. I cannot write everything here but what I could say is to contact him and you will discover it by yourself. You will not regret it. Thank you Gerhard, thanks to Leon/Margot/Franz/Eve, you are amazing. I can't wait to come onboard again.

11th Aug 2022

Pornichet to Bilbao

The reviews by Margo and Tommse, perfectly summarise my experience as well. The boat is extraordinary and has the perfect balance between comfort and performance. Gerhard is a fantastic host and you feel immediately at home. He is very experienced, calm, friendly and enjoys the good things in life including great conversations. One specific addition to the reviews below is the fact that I was very impressed with the safety induction at the start of my journey, this is clearly one of the best practices I've ever seen. Overall, a fantastic experience and I feel truly lucky to have sailed with Journeyman.

8th Aug 2022

St-Malo to Quiberon

My two weeks aboard journeyman was an extraordinary experience. It was an honour to have been invited to join in someone’s passion-project, to have the gift of sailing a one-off custom boat that has been so carefully and interestingly designed, knowing only a handful of people have ever operated it. I learned so much about the kind of captain I would like to be. Gerhard, Franz, and the other crew are intelligent, considerate, respectful, and calm people, who see the positive, and laugh with ease. They love good food and good conversation (hehe music is negotiable…). Gerhard loves the vessel his friends helped him to create, and the life that you may get to share with him for some weeks. I hope to be aboard again. My heart smiles when I think of my time there; it smiles for them, and their onward journey.

24th Jul 2022

Southampton to Saint Malo

Cool boat, skipper and crew, highly recommended. Easy going sailing and captain, no pressure, relaxed atmosphere on board. The boat is fast and comfortable, fully equipped for long distance navigation even at high latitudes. Great experience!

26th Jun 2022