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Crew Lists
How does the crew list work?
| You start by filling out the form located by the pressing on "Add
Your Name To The Crew List" button above. The form contains your
contact information, your preferences in sailing and any qualifications
that you may have. By the way, we encourage beginners to submit their
names to the crew list. Many skippers prefer training someone new
rather than trying to get rid of "bad" habits of "experienced"
crew. We also encourage skippers to try out new crew members. Like
most sports we like to get new people involved.
Once the form is submitted you are emailed a confirmation with
your username and password. The username and password allows you
to renew, modify or delete your posting at any time. The postings
appear on this web site under the crew list category which you selected.
Skippers with boats or crew looking for boats, depending on which
list you are on, will contact you, if they are interested.
We have been running this crew list since 1996 and it really does
work. Expect to get several calls as the result of your posting.
We are always looking for ways to improve the crew list, so your
suggestions are welcome. |
The Racing Crew List
| This list is for both Bay and Ocean Racing. When filling out your
experience try not to oversell yourself because it will be come apparent
soon after you start what your real qualifications are. You can select
as many crew positions as you want. This is the most active crew list
and it can get you on a boat quickly. We encourage novices to post.
You would be surprised how many skippers would prefer an enthusiastic
novice over someone with experience. The listing expires after 90
days, if not renewed. |
| This list is for Bay Cruising. If your looking to sail on the Bay
and meet some new friends, this is the list for you. Experience is
less important than for racing and it's a good way to get your feet
wet, so to speak. When a skipper contacts you to go sailing, it's a
good idea to ask him about his experience. You don't want to go out
as a novice with a novice skipper. The S.F. Bay can be tricky place
to sail. Skippers appreciate it if you volunteer to bring food or
drink along for the sail. The listing expires after 90 days, if not renewed.
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| This is the list if you want to sail to Tahiti or other far off
place. The Ocean Cruising list can make your dreams of sailing in
warm tropical waters come true. Many skippers who do long distance
cruising look for crew to accompany them to their destinations. Although
experience can be important, it is not the primary qualification.
Compatibility is probably the most important asset to have. In addition,
if you have certain skills like cooking, medical, mechanical, or navigation,
anything that can add to the self reliance of the boat is important.
Keep in mind that there have been more relationships started or ended
as a result of sailboat cruising than just about anything else. You
will be in very close quarters with the other crew members for days
if not weeks at a time. The listing expires after 180 days, if not
renewed. |
| By popular demand, this list is for last minute or one time crew
needs. If someone needs a crew member for just one race. Or if someone
wants to go sailing on a particular weekend while on vacation or any
other reason. Also if you want to race on a particular racing series.
This is a sort of a catch all list. Don't forget to put the dates
in comments field. The listing expires after 30 days, if not renewed.
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Also by popular demand, Skippers can post crew wanted requests. It makes sense. Many skippers have specific requirements they can post. Also, some crew don't want to post their names but don't mind calling a skipper that did. The listing expires after 90 days, if not renewed
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