Dr. Anne Sell is a marine biologist at the Thünen Institute of Sea Fisheries. She leads research cruises in the North Sea to study commercially fished species and to understand how fish communities and marine biodiversity develop. She is a board member of the Wadden Sea Conservation Station and, as a sailor in her personal life, is committed to raising awareness among water sports enthusiasts about initiatives through which they themselves can contribute to marine research.

Since 2024, Johannes Schonefeld and Tom Ismar have formed an ambitious team in the Olympic 49er class. Drawing on years of experience in the 29er class, they are now focusing on professional structures and systematic training. Their goal: to make the leap to the international elite of sailing through technical precision, physical strength, and a clear strategic approach.

Dr. Robert Möckel is an engineer specializing in marine mechanical engineering and a psychologist in his "second life" (M.Sc.). After working in an engine repair company, he gained experience in knowledge transfer in various teaching positions and offers seminars on technical topics on yachts. Together with his wife, he sails a Dehler 35 SV, which is based in Flensburg.

We, the staff of the Piracy Prevention Center (PPZ), advise German sailors on voyages through areas at risk of piracy and provide up-to-date threat alerts regarding pirate attacks worldwide. Our core competencies include conducting risk assessments and analyzing the current situation regarding crimes specific to sailing yachts, as well as developing concrete recommendations for action. Its work is complemented by workshops, monitoring, and ongoing support for long-distance and round-the-world sailors active worldwide.

Christian Binsch is an electrical engineer and the owner of CB Elektrotechnik. His expertise lies in consulting, design, and installation of electrical systems on yachts—ranging from navigation technology and lithium batteries to solar power systems. As an experienced long-distance sailor, he brings practical experience directly from everyday life on board.

Marco Haase is the second-generation owner of HAASE SEGEL, a sail-making business founded in 1960, which he successfully runs.

His passion for sailing began at a young age. He started out on an Optimist and can now be found sailing cruising and racing yachts on the Baltic Sea and in the Mediterranean. Thanks to his extensive sailing experience on various yachts with different sailing designs, he has comprehensive expertise in the various types of sails and their applications.

More than a decade ago, Haase Segel joined the innovative sail-making group OneSails to expand its product portfolio.

OneSalls is an association of more than 50 independent sailmakers with their own production facilities.

OneSails’ goals are:
1. To develop innovative products that benefit a broad target audience.
2. To manufacture high-quality, well-designed, and durable sails.
3. Utilizing short supply chains to keep our environmental footprint as small as possible. Most of the materials we use come from Germany or Europe.
4. Continuous professional development in all technologies through active exchange with colleagues, suppliers, and you, our customers.
5. A comprehensive range of services so you can focus on enjoying your sailing.

HAASE SEGEL serves customers in Germany, the Netherlands, and the Mediterranean.

To that end, we work with shipyards, service providers, riggers, and sailmakers. In addition to German, we also speak English, Italian, and a little rusty French.