Trim Sailing

Small Crew. Big Adventure. One-of-a-Kind Vessel.

Upcoming expeditions

We are currently based on the east coast of Australia. This 2025 season we are staging multiple 5-7 day spearfishing expeditions on the Great Barrier Reef and looking for crew to join in on the fun!

  • This Aussie winter we’ll focus on the Southern half of the Great Barrier Reef between the Bunker and Capricorn groups in the south to The Whitsundays in the north. We’ll be sailing to some epic freediving and spearfishing spots including:

    • The Swains Reefs

    • Fitzroy Reef

    • Lady Musgrave Island

    • The Whitsundays Outer Reefs

  • These are hands-on spearfishing expeditions aboard a 50-foot sailing yacht, exploring remote reefs of the Great Barrier Reef. Live as part of a tight-knit crew, working together to make the adventure happen.

  • Use the contact form on this page or alternatively reach out to me directly:

Map of the Great Barrier Reef region with red circles highlighting specific reef areas including Swain Reefs, Capricorn Group, and other sections. The map also shows nearby islands and coastal towns like Mackay and Rockhampton, and geographic features such as Shoalwater Bay and Broad Sound.
Underwater image of a spearfisher holding a large fish halfway out of the water.

Alex Gray

Skipper

I've spent a lifetime on the water. Growing up as a liveaboard yachtie on the Queensland coast, the ocean has always been home. Since then, I’ve sailed over 40,000 nautical miles, crossing oceans from Europe and Africa to the most remote corners of the South Pacific.

Adventure is at the heart of everything I do. Whether I’m crossing oceans solo, leading a crew on remote expeditions, or pursuing my passion for freediving, I thrive on the raw experience of life at sea. When I’m not on the water, you’ll find me chasing waves or hitting the road with my wife, always looking for the next adventure together.

Skipper Alex in the cockpit

  • "I've sailed offshore with Alex in both Australia and Europe and couldn't recommend his skills and knowledge more highly. I wouldn’t hesitate to join him on another adventure!

    - Nick Jaffe (freelance photographer, filmmaker, writer, owner at Kohutt)

  • “I have crewed with Alex through the Whitsundays, he’s extremely capable! I’ve owned my own yacht and sailed with many people since - but Alex stands out as one of the most well prepared and experienced - he is a genius at troubleshooting. I would absolutely trust him to skipper a yacht anywhere.“

    – Kahlee Andrews (Managing Director at Devote Digital, ex ADRENO)

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Alex & Agata

Project

With a background as a skilled shipwright and boat builder, I don’t just sail—I know boats inside and out. My current vessel, Trim, is the result of a four-year restoration that my wife and I completed together, rebuilt with the precision and care that only comes from true passion.

Two images of a yacht in a shipyard: the left shows the underbelly with scaffolding; the right features the stern labeled 'Trim Sydney' with polished metal fittings.

Miles to date

Since 2013 I’ve logged 35,000 nautical miles on multiple offshore passages aboard my own boats including:

  • solo Tasman Sea crossing (Sydney to NZ)

  • crewed Pacific voyage (South Pacific islands)

  • crewed Atlantic crossing (Europe to USA)

  • solo Pacific Ocean crossing (US to Australia)

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Selected past expeditions

  • Lord Howe Island – 2019

    A two-week sailing expedition to Lord Howe Island with my friend Nick Jaffe, in collaboration with ADRENO. As a UNESCO World Heritage site, spearfishing wasn’t allowed—but we feasted on crayfish everyday. Read more on Nick’s website.

    Underwater diver catching a lobster.

  • French Polynesia – 2023

    After sailing non stop and alone from Panama for a month,  I dropped anchor in one of the most remote Island groups in the world - The Marquesas, French Polynesia.  The astoundingly beautiful scenery of Fatu Hiva is considered the most beautiful landfall in the world. 

    Sailboat anchored in a bay with lush green mountains and rocky cliffs in the background.

  • Bay of Islands NZ – 2014

    A year spent sailing, diving and exploring NZ’s stunning Far North. The marine environment was pristine and every dive you were guaranteed a feed. The highlight of the trip was spearing my PB kingfish with my mate Rob at Whangaroa. 

    Modern wooden cabin in a mountainous landscape with large glass window, surrounded by natural vegetation.

  • Fiji & Tonga – 2015

    My mate Declan and I set off on a 3 month expedition from Vavau, Tonga to some of the more remote parts of Fiji. In the Southern Lau Group we were rewarded with unbelievably spectacular anchorages and some of the best spearfishing I have experienced to this day. 

    Snow-capped mountains with a modern building on a grassy hill.

Boat

Trim is a purpose built 50 foot offshore cruising yacht, designed and built in California, 1980. A total restoration of the vessel was completed in 2024.

Trim is spacious, comfortable, and well-equipped for extended trips at sea. Accommodation includes four single bunks in a shared cabin and two separate double berths, sleeping a maximum of eight people onboard, including the skipper. There are two heads (toilets), a well designed galley and private hot shower onboard.

To date the boat has almost sailed two circumnavigations of the globe.

Interior of a boat cabin with wooden flooring, a dining area with a polished table, and a kitchenette featuring a small sink and cabinets.
Close-up of a boat named 'Trim' from Sydney, viewed from below, displaying the hull and its bow with the name and homeport visible.
Interior of a boat cabin with two built-in beds, wooden flooring, and white paneled walls.
Interior of a boat cabin with a wooden dining table, blue cushioned seats, brass reading light, fruit basket, and large windows.
Boat interior layout plan with labeled sections including cockpit, navigation desk, main lounge, galley, main bathroom, guest bunks, second restroom, workstation, and v-berth bedroom. Overall length is 45 feet or 13.7 meters.
Sailboat docked in a marina with an inflatable dinghy on deck and numerous other boats in the background at sunset.
Inflatable boat on yacht deck at a marina
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Sailboat anchored in a bay with a town and green hills in the background.

Keen to join me?

Reach out for collaboration or crewing opportunities on upcoming expeditions.