Our mission
This is the Ocean Life Experience
The Ocean Life Experience is more than just a sailing trip—it is our shared mission to rediscover the ocean and combine its fascination with a sense of responsibility. Together, we’ll sail to places where the wind, waves, and wilderness remain untouched—to marvel, to learn, and to experience the sea with all our senses.
Our vision
Always looking ahead
Our vision is to circumnavigate the American continent on our expedition sailboat – and thus climb the Mount Everest of the sailing world.
From the legendary, rugged Northwest Passage – which barely a hundred people have sailed through – down to the endless coasts of Patagonia. Along the way there are places that sailors dream of: Vancouver, California, Easter Island, the Galápagos.
And maybe one day our path will even take us to the Antarctica. Because sailing to the white continent is part of our vision – making the seemingly impossible possible. This vision should unite us all. Together, we are building towards this great goal – step by step, sailing trip by sailing trip. And perhaps you will soon be part of the crew that makes history.
The Ocean Life Experience
What you can expect
Experience the world’s oceans up close – with professional skippers, biologists and a crew who share the same passion as you.
- Expedition sailing at the highest level: Together with experienced professional skippers, you go on a sailing trip – on a modern, safe, high-end expedition sailing boat, built for real adventurers.
- Nature observation up close: Accompanied by biologist Clemens, you will get to know life in and around the sea in a completely new way – with binoculars, identification literature, scripts and exciting short lectures, but always lively and up close.
- Nature at eye level: In small crews you sail carefully through remote areas where whales, dolphins and seabirds are at home and every experience is shared.
- Culinary highlights: Whether cooking with the skipper or dining together ashore: enjoyment and fellowship are part of the experience with us.
- Fascination in pictures: We capture all the magical moments: from the first whale to the last sunset. You can also book professional photos on request – for memories that last.
Science & Sustainability
Sailing with consideration and responsibility
We sail with attitude – and with responsibility. Every expedition follows clear sustainability principles that we live by together as a crew:
Responsible travel without leaving a trace
We sail respectfully, resource-efficiently and quietly - in harmony with wind, waves and nature.
Working together for knowledge and understanding
In cooperation with universities and research institutions, we contribute to data collection and thus to the protection of the oceans.
Commitment to marine conservation
We support marine conservation initiatives and set an example - because those who know the sea want to protect it.
Experience the Ocean Life Experience
Sail. Research. Marvel.
From remote areas to encounters with whales and dolphins – on our Ocean Life sailing trips, you will experience the ocean in all its pristine glory. Genuine, mindful and unforgettable – together with a crew that has the same Ocean Life spirit as you!
The team
Love for the sea
Behind the Ocean Life Experience and each individual expedition is a team that combines sailing, knowledge and a great love of the sea. These are people who not only sail the ocean, but understand it – and share their enthusiasm with you.
Clemens, Ursula and Bernhard form the Ocean Life Experience core team. Let’s experience the true Ocean Life spirit together!
Clemens Stecher
Head of MCO / Yachtmaster Instructor
His insatiable longing for untouched nature, the ocean and new adventures is what drives him. As an experienced instructor at school, college and university, he brings pedagogical sensitivity, knowledge, calm and vision on board.
Ursula Mönch
Account Manager & the good soul of OceanLife
If you have any questions, Ursula is always there for you. As an experienced blue water sailor, she knows MCO like no other. Since 2022, she has been taking care of everything to do with your booking, arrival and preparation with patience, competence and heart – so that you can concentrate fully on your adventure with us.
Bernhard Hofer
Yachtmaster Offshore & Cruising Instructor
After many years as a manager in the business world, Bernhard took a completely new path. Now he is responsible for financial matters and also works as a skipper. His passion and enthusiasm are invaluable and we are very happy to have him in our team.
Patrick Weibel
Yachtmaster Ocean Instructor & focus on astronavigation
Patrick has been sailing since his youth and combines management experience in the financial sector with his passion for coaching. Exciting offshore projects such as Spitsbergen, the Fastnet Race and the management of an RYA Training Center have shaped his career.
Dominik Unger
RYA Cruising Instructor
Dominik has spent a lot of time on the water since he was a child. The experienced ocean sailor worked as a sailing instructor in Constance. For many years the experienced ocean sailor worked as a sailing instructor in Constance, where he has acquired his didactic skills
