About Greg Berryman
Current base: SY Alegria, Port Fontvieille, Monaco
Contact: gb@gregberryman.com
Background & Education
Born at Box Hill Hospital in Melbourne.
Attended Box Hill State Primary and later Koonung Secondary College.
Studied at Melbourne University before leaving to travel.
Spent two years backpacking through Europe.
Early Travel Highlights
– Six months living on a kibbutz near the Sea of Galilee in Israel
– One-week camel trek along the Red Sea and into the Sinai Desert
– Overnighted with Bedouin communities during that journey
Professional Background
Worked in IT before transitioning to a fully remote, digital-nomad lifestyle whilst living just outside of Ubud, Bali.
Locations worked:
– Kuala Lumpur
– Singapore
– Bangkok
– London
– New York
– Buenos Aires
Became fluent in Spanish while living in Argentina - later helpful for sailing through Spanish-speaking regions.
Sailing Life
Purchased a Beneteau Oceanis 45 in 2013, now sailing under the name SY Alegria.
Primarily sails solo.
Cruising areas include:
– Mediterranean (Corsica, Sardinia, Amalfi Coast, Balearics, Greek Islands)
– Eastern Caribbean (including the British Virgin Islands)
Monaco serves as seasonal home port.
Return to Monaco
Scheduled return after the 2025 Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix.
Humanitarian Work & Animal Welfare
Outside of sailing, I dedicate time each year to supporting local communities and animal rescue efforts in Southeast Asia.
In Laos, I contribute to a couple of small, independent orphanages in the north - helping fund basic needs such as clothing, school supplies, and basic infrastructure. When possible, I visit in person to support the staff and children directly.
In Phuket, I volunteer at the Soi Dog Foundation - a non-profit that rescues and rehabilitates stray dogs across Thailand. My involvement typically includes hands-on animal care and support with day-to-day operations while I’m based in Southeast Asia during the off-season.
If you're interested in supporting their mission, you can learn more or donate directly via their site: soidog.org
