Our crew

The Sail Training Crew is the biggest part of the Neptun Crew.

The Neptun Crew is a happy mix of professional seafarers who run our nonprofit organization and the Sail Training Crew, members of our organization. All crew join the ship to take on the challenge and develop skills in whatever position they sign on in!

You can sign on to Neptun as Sail Training Crew if you have no prior experience or if you already have experience with seafaring. As a Sail Training Crew you get to be a part of all aspects of the ship's operation, from steering, navigation and sail handling to dishwashing, rigwork and domestic duties.

Apply to join as Sail Training Crew
Sail training crew onboard Neptun

Meet our Professional Crew

Professional sailing crew of M/S Neptun. Our captain, mates, and engineer earn only a modest salary, far below commercial rates, dedicating their lives to maintain our community and run our programs.

Our professional crew

Our professional crew aboard NEPTUN is composed of experienced sailors and maritime experts dedicated to ensuring a safe, enriching, and educational journey. Led by seasoned captains, each crew member is skilled in traditional seamanship, including navigation, sail handling, and weather interpretation. They are passionate about teaching, providing personalized guidance to all participants, regardless of their sailing experience, fostering both confidence and teamwork.

Tobias Ovesen

Tobias Ovesen

Captain and co-founder

Megan Watt

Megan Watt

Captain

Sarah Gerberg

Sarah Gerberg

2nd mate

Jacob Eggert

Jacob Eggert

3rd mate

Victoria Hardy

Victoria Hardy

Cook

James Rogers

James Rogers

Chief Mate

Søster Sørensen

Søster Sørensen

Chief Mate

Anders U. B.

Anders U. B.

Captain and co-founder

David Damkiær

David Damkiær

Captain