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AVAILABLE CREW LISTName: Holly Brockman-Johnson Email: hollymb@bellsouth.net Phone: 502 8219464 Preferred Position: Main, jib trimmer; rail. Any. Sailing Experience: Beginner, Intermediate classes and Louisville Sailing Club's Wednesday night series -- greggarious (1st). Louisville Boat Club Regatta -- Niad (6th). I earn additional keep with great foodies! Keep me in mind for year-round sailing and 2009 Figawi. Posted: 2008-05-26 at 11:30:35Name: Pete Mann Email: pete.mann@authoria.com Phone: 617-943-9311 Preferred Position: flexible Sailing Experience: 15 years frostbite racing on Rhodes 19's; one Figawi Posted: 2008-05-21 at 11:55:37Name: Craig Kayaian Email: craig.kayaian@flextrade.com Phone: 917 584 4880 Preferred Position: Any Sailing Experience: Fit, focused, affable + enthusiastic crew. Short notice OK. Skipper and crew on J24s at Manhattan YC and MYC Race Series (all positions) in NY harbor. Regular crew on J120 at American YC Sunset Series (main + jib trim / midbow / helm) and offshore Around Long Island Race (’06). Crewed in Seawanhaka YC Boekel Regatta on Beneteau 36.7 (mast / midbow). Skippered 30' cruisers in LI Sound and San Diego, skippered J22s in Newport, RI. Completed US sailing Liveaboard Cruising + Bareboat Chartering courses on 46.5' Hunter out of Newport (all positions). Completed Basic Keelboat on J24s in NY Harbor (all positions). Posted: 2008-05-21 at 11:31:09Name: Greg Allen Email: gregory.lumumba.allen@gmail.com Phone: 617-459-6124 Preferred Position: Any Sailing Experience: Many years of racing Solings and Rhodes 19's, J30's, 24's, and Olson 25's at the Boston Sailing Center. Took 1st in division in Flip Regatta 2006. Have sailed in Beringer Bowl and Great Chase as well. Lot's of cruising and daysailing experience on many types of boats. Hoping to crew for someone...at least to Nantucket, maybe a sail home also, but mostly want to do the race. Posted: 2008-05-20 at 14:13:09Name: Chris Semmelink Email: ansiela@comcast.net Phone: 617 646 5252 Preferred Position: main or jib trimmer, rail, driver Sailing Experience: 45 years dinghies to 42 footer. Own a Hood 38 that I cruise and race on occasion. Wednesday night racing Boston Harbor, J-35c, Beneteau 42S7
6'-1 225 lb Posted: 2008-05-19 at 22:27:43Name: Carly Williams Email: wmscarly@gmail.com Phone: 617-767-1887 Preferred Position: Any Sailing Experience: Moved to Boston from St. Thomas, USVI where I sailed throughout the Caribbean, also spent time sailing Internationally through Asia, Europe and the Pacific. No competitive experience but am looking to learn more, help out and have a blast.. Posted: 2008-05-19 at 14:19:22Name: Jack Silberman Email: jacksilberman@gmail.com Phone: (401) 578-4648 Preferred Position: Grinding/ jib triming Sailing Experience: 7 years crewing on Duck Soup out of Jamestown, R.I. (40 foot C&C 37)
3 years crewing on a J-35
Twenty-seven year old-- grew up in the sailing community. Current boat is undergoing repairs and will miss the race.
Posted: 2008-05-18 at 16:16:30Name: Bill Mahoney Email: irishlaw63@aol.com Phone: 413-547-8155 Preferred Position: ballast Sailing Experience: Many years ago I worked on the Brant Point so I've been to Nantucket more than anyone (sometimes I'd go 3x a day)!! Good shape-5'8 175 lbs. Posted: 2008-05-18 at 15:28:39Name: Bill Mahoney Email: irishlaw63@aol.com Phone: 413-547-8155 Preferred Position: ballast Sailing Experience: Many years ago I worked on the Brant Point so I've been to Nantuckey more than anyone (sometimes I'd go 3x a day)!! Good shape-5'8 175 lbs. Posted: 2008-05-18 at 15:28:01Name: Brandon Richard Email: seayah33@aol.com Phone: 9787904555 Preferred Position: beertictian Sailing Experience: Looking for cute females who want to party and have a great time whether we win or lose. Posted: 2008-05-17 at 11:28:14Name: Todd Riccardi Email: TRiccardi345@hawks.rwu.edu Phone: 2039159915 Preferred Position: Anything but bow Sailing Experience: Lots on dinghies... Roger Dodger sailing team class of '08... A little bit of big boat experience but i'm a quick learner(Key West 07 PHRF on Abbot 36, Farr 395, etc)... very competitive but always have a good time... looking for a good time to and on Nantucket. 5'8" 175lbs
Call or email me to replace last minute bail outs... i'm very reliable. I live in Bristol, RI. Posted: 2008-05-16 at 02:18:38Name: Damian Caputo Email: Caputodamian@gmail.com Phone: 401-418-0402 Preferred Position: Where Needed -PHOTOGRAPHER Sailing Experience: Pro Photographer will shoot everything Figawi; boat, crew and their experiences. Posted: 2008-05-15 at 21:31:55Name: Samantha Pedersen Email: sbp3767@gmail.com Phone: 617-312-7377 Preferred Position: any Sailing Experience: very little experience BUT am comfortable on sailboats, know basic sailing lingo and would love to help out! late 30's, 5'8 1401lb. Posted: 2008-05-08 at 21:38:35Name: Alan Huberman Email: ahuberma@optonline.net Phone: 631.897.7486 Preferred Position: headsail trimmer or whatever Sailing Experience: 52 yr old sailor of 40+ years.
5'10" 240#
Raced daysailers and up to 40 ft in competitive racing.
Placed 10th in '07 Mariner Nationals
10+ years member of Narrascatuck YC.
love the sport and being part of a team
family on ACK Posted: 2008-05-06 at 22:54:49Name: Matthew Arnold Email: matthewrobertarnold@gmail.com Phone: 617-645-9182 Preferred Position: Anything Sailing Experience: 5’11” 185 lbs. I have experience yachting in various areas of the world; Buzzards Bay to Nantucket Sound, British Virgin Islands, and Bermuda. In addition I have offshore, professional crewing, and racing experience. I have helmed all sorts of yachts from lasers and 420s to a 53 Swan and 72’ Farr. I also have racing experience ranging from Wednesday night club races to the Newport International Swan Regatta. As a former collegiate lacrosse player and recent graduate, I am athletic and easy to get along with. I have an aptitude for yachting and racing, but most importantly having fun and would love to be part of your crew. Where the Figawi????? Posted: 2008-05-06 at 22:30:13Name: henry degroot Email: hd3(@)drdegroot.com Phone: 617 7969922 Preferred Position: any Sailing Experience: Dependable, low-key, experienced sailor with experience in Figawi waters. 1st overall Annapolis NOOD (Etchells) - as crew), J80 owner /helm/tactics/ trim Key West Race Week, Tampa NOOD, N/A championships x2, owner/helm/tactics/trim Farr395/J105 (N/A championships, Block Island, BBR - both 1D and PHRF) CG licenced, and more.
BUT: I don't need a fancy boat to have fun, just like to sail , low-key, will fit in w/ any crew / any position. Local, Dependable rain or shine. 5'11" 175lbs Posted: 2008-05-02 at 13:43:39Name: Robert Hoyt Email: Rob@Hoytx2.com Phone: 973.960.4698 Preferred Position: any Sailing Experience: Many recent races including last years Figawi, Bermuda Races, etc. USCG Capt's license, Safety at Sea certified. Like to sail, Love to party afterward!!
Posted: 2008-05-02 at 10:57:08Name: Naomi & Pascal Email: naomi@sandbarhopper.com Phone: 305.978.4567 Preferred Position: Any! Any! Any! Sailing Experience: We will be visiting from Miami in the hopes of crewing. We both own a Hobie 16 and a 53' Hatteras. Pascal organized the St. Barts Yacht Club. We have raced in regattas in South Florida on catamarans. Both are USCG Captains. Would love the experience and will fill any position needed. Can serve great cocktails too! We can help on a committee boat too! Posted: 2008-04-29 at 10:16:54Name: Mike Burns Email: jburns@aol.com Phone: 201-967-8997 days /201-967-0347 evenings Preferred Position: Any position available Sailing Experience: 30 years sailing lightnings,Thistle's and Flying Scot's in weekly races and Regattas. Presently own/sail a 24 ft Hunter on C/Cod Bay. I am a Pro-Photographer and will pay my own way. "Plays well with others." Posted: 2008-04-27 at 12:39:16Name: Andrew deLory Email: andrew@delory.com Phone: 510-459-9213 Preferred Position: Bow,pit, anywhere needed. Sailing Experience: A Pro Photographer_will shoot boat,crew portraits, candids and action.Sailed since 7, Tonset sailing camp,tutored by Frank Roosevelt III on Cape. 1st mate & crew In UK: In-shore, Channel, North Sea, Hebrides, liesure on SF Bay... Posted: 2008-04-25 at 12:32:24Name: Adam Marks Email: ajmski@verizon.net Phone: 310-488-9526 Preferred Position: helm ha ha! compident all over the boat. Sailing Experience: 37 years old, 5'9 193lb strong! 34 years sailing experiance, 25,000 offshore miles, 100ton masters aux sail since 93', owner of a Newport 41 mk2 1982-2003( grew up on this vessel in New England waters), 20 years cruising/racing in New england, URI big boat team 91'-94', 4 Bermuda races, 2Figawi's ,3 Antigua Race Weeks,3 St. Thomas Rolex Regatas,2 BVI Spring Regatas owner/operator of charter business in USVI 94-97, many regattas threw out my life on 40-70 footers. Good at all possitions. Moved to CA 10 years doing mostly bouy racing on Sata Cruz 50 and farr 395 as well as some weekend cruising. Would love to do the Figawi again, will fly in from Los Angeles for the Hoilday weekend. Posted: 2008-04-24 at 15:29:07Name: Ben Peck Email: benjamincpeck@yahoo.com Phone: 512-217-1611 Preferred Position: any postion available Sailing Experience: a little experience. Looking to have fun and get a little more experience sailing. Posted: 2008-04-21 at 15:20:26Name: John Scales Email: Johnkscales@aol.com Phone: 703-836-3222, ext 100 Preferred Position: Any okay. Sailing Experience: Five Figawis, Spring Races Tortola, have own boat. Have sailed on many boats owned by others, vor example Gayle Force and MM1,2 and 3. Do not need to stay aboard. . Posted: 2008-04-19 at 12:56:46Name: Jonathan Mendez Email: jonathan.winegar001@umb.edu Phone: 617-780-7822 Preferred Position: Mast (on Asymm), Pit, Trim, Grinder Sailing Experience: UMASS Keel boat team (Solings and Express 37), 2007 PHRF New Englands (J-109), 2006 Storm Trysail Intercollegiate at Larchmont, a variety of smaller boats (420's, etc.), and I am a pirate at heart. In addition to the positions listed, I would be happy to serve as Railmeat, Beer Dispersal Engineer, Snack-tician, Bartender, etc. I am very energetic and a quick study. I am looking to have a great time with a great group of people. 23, 6'1 220 muscular (think America's Cup Grinder). JIBE HO! Posted: 2008-04-17 at 22:19:43Name: Paul Reed Email: paul@paulreed.com Phone: 617-283-0869 Preferred Position: Bow, pit or trim Sailing Experience: Many years of inshore and offshore racing experience in the UK and US on a variety of boats. Recently Marblehead PHRF and E22's, frostbiting J24's, bareboat in the BVIs, deliveries from Maine to Florida and locally in New England. Happy doing anything from main forward, especially bow, pit or trim. Looking for a competitive boat, that doesn't take itself too seriously and has fun. Completed Safety at Sea in 2007, certified EMT-B, male, mid-30's, 5'11", 165lb, fit and healthy! Posted: 2008-04-17 at 20:17:27Name: David McDonough Email: David.McDonough@trincoll.edu Phone: 202-285-4421 Preferred Position: any Sailing Experience: I've been sailing C&C 37 for about 5 years, mostly cruising with some racing. Sail every year offshore from Annapolis to MV, grown up sailing and racing lasers. fit 22 yo, 5'9" 160 lbs. experienced sailor just looking to do some racing and have some fun. Posted: 2008-04-14 at 11:36:54Name: Sam Lowell Email: SamL325@aol.com Phone: 508-364-7518 Preferred Position: any Sailing Experience: Captain of DY high school sailing team, raced in Figawi last year as well as the Figawi high school race. Enlisted in Coast Guard, due to report at the end of the summer so trying to do one last Figawi. 5'11 185 lbs Posted: 2008-04-13 at 16:53:16Name: Ed Cure Email: ed_cure@yahoo.com Phone: 774-242-5820 Preferred Position: any Sailing Experience: Years of dinghy racing on our Thistle. Certified ASA Keelboat instructor. Serious racer, but more serious about having a fun time. 6'0", 180 lbs. Posted: 2008-04-07 at 22:05:39Name: Patrick Kevane Email: p3k@comcast.net Phone: 413-575-2674 Preferred Position: Where ever needed Sailing Experience: I own a 38 Sailboat and have been sailing for over 20 years with some racing.5'11" 210 fit male. Posted: 2008-04-07 at 19:00:10Name: Rob Hoyt Email: Rob@Hoytx2.com Phone: (973) 960-4698 Preferred Position: trimmer, mast, helm Sailing Experience: Many recent races including last years Figawi, Bermuda Races, etc. USCG Capt's license, Safety at Sea certified. Like to sail, Love to party afterward!! Posted: 2008-04-03 at 12:11:57Name: Dave and Jenna Chervenic Email: chervenicja@gmail.com Phone: 6078462905 Preferred Position: Foredeck/Any Sailing Experience: 2007 Lightning Nationals
Own and race Beneteau F235
Visiting Nantucket for the weekend
Posted: 2008-04-02 at 10:53:45Name: neal weinstein Email: weinlaw@maine.rr.com Phone: 207-450-3999 Preferred Position: any, skipper, trimmer, railmeat, etc Sailing Experience: Desperado, Cyclos, Farm Boy, The Sting, Karinska, skipper, foredeck, nav, trim, grinder, railmeat, deliveries, etc, Posted: 2008-04-01 at 18:31:14Name: Ed Mayo Email: edm@suncorstainless.com Phone: (847) 650-3045 Preferred Position: Any Sailing Experience: Looking to do my 12th Figawi and couldn't put a boat together in time. I'll bring the beer! Posted: 2008-03-30 at 20:54:02Name: Fabio Peixoto Email: fabio.peixoto@gmail.com Phone: 212 433 0534 Preferred Position: Jib trimmer, main, any Sailing Experience: I'm an experienced sailor who has been sailing for 11 years on 420s, Lasers, J24 and other boats. I've crewed in many regattas in Olsen 31, C&C 99, Beneteau 42 in the BVI. I'm 36yo, easy going and I love racing. This would be my first Figawi. Posted: 2008-03-30 at 16:27:10Name: John Hartigan Email: hartigan.brennan@gmail.com Phone: 619 435 4985 Preferred Position: Any, Grinder Jib trim Sailing Experience: Race 420's Lasers. Crew on Airwaves 50' Frers out of Coronado Yacht Club. Around the Coronado's race. Can race in any weather. Just want to Race the Figawi. Posted: 2008-03-24 at 18:40:48Name: Christina Persson Email: christina@ecpersson.com Phone: 603-203-0453 Preferred Position: Any, Spinnaker Trim. Sailing Experience: Great spinnaker work! I grew up racing 420s, J24s, and Solings in the Sound and NE. Also sailed Lasers and beneteau 42. Recently raced with a J80 fleet, and I'm looking for more opportunities to learn from the best . . . and have a blast doing it! Whether it's in light air or foul-weather-gear winds, I'm up for the challenge, and willing to learn. Posted: 2008-03-22 at 11:16:28Name: Dan Collins Email: dan@collinseducational.com Phone: 508 477 0977 Preferred Position: any Sailing Experience: BVI, Saint John, Nantucket Sound, US Sailing Certified.
Local competitive resident looking to join a winning team. Posted: 2008-03-13 at 09:25:54Name: Eleanor Riley Email: rileyeleanor@hotmail.com Phone: 617.447.9598 Preferred Position: Chef/Deckhand Sailing Experience: Chef aboard S/V Arabella. Camp sailing director (Sargentville, ME).
Raced on Knockabouts, Bullseyes growing up in Maine then Concordias, J-24's and Sheilds in Newport. Happy to cook for your crew and/or sail! Posted: 2008-03-12 at 11:28:25Name: Allison MacLellan Email: maclellan3000@yahoo.com Phone: 617 980 5999 Preferred Position: Any Sailing Experience: I raced on a J-29 in Chicago (just moved back). I have worked all areas of the boat and am willing to contribute wherever I'm needed. Posted: 2008-03-08 at 20:26:09Name: Raechel Ferrero Email: Raechelferrero@aol.com Phone: 863-228-4634 Preferred Position: crew/nav help Sailing Experience: www.raechelferrero.com
grew up on Cape Cod and have sailed about 30,000 miles to far...
Can help with provisions,navigation,general crew. With a fun professional group of sailors. Posted: 2008-03-05 at 10:27:45Name: Colleen Perry Email: colleen@windchecklis.com Phone: 508.419.1729 Preferred Position: trimmer Sailing Experience: 4 years sailing experience - mostly cruising, local races. 32-46 ft boats, mostly on C&C 32 out of Sheepshead Bay. Posted: 2008-02-29 at 10:42:59Name: Larry McGurk Email: lmcgurk@gmail.com Phone: 508-653-0354 Preferred Position: Trimmer, Pit, Grinder, Helm Sailing Experience: 45 yrs old, good physical shape, fun. 40 yrs racing/cruising 14 to 60 foot sailboats; multiple Bermuda races, Monhegan Island races, unsurpassed seamanship skills, 6 yrs SAS certs (current), currently co-own and sail Pearson 39 primarily on Buzzards Bay, Vineyard and Nantucket Sounds. Posted: 2008-02-28 at 15:19:07Name: David Boardman Email: pippa-david@talk21.com Phone: +44 1926 497492 Preferred Position: Mainsheet/Grinder Sailing Experience: 40 ft boatowner UK, Marion-Bermuda 1999, several Round the Island Races, J.O.G. Races Posted: 2008-02-18 at 17:03:55Name: Caleb Ballard Email: ccballard@gmail.com Phone: 207.229.3864 Preferred Position: ...on a boat Sailing Experience: Worked for Portland Schooner Co. in Portland, Me as deckhand most recently sailing original John Alden schooners, but have sailed regularly for the last 10 of my 26 years. Some racing over the years, but mostly cruising...can cook and get out of my own way...willing to learn and love being on the ocean...sailed the Figawi last year as well. Posted: 2008-02-17 at 23:19:48Name: Alex Quintner Email: alexquintner@gmail.com Phone: 203-444-3880 Preferred Position: Trimmer Sailing Experience: 26 Years sailing experience as every position on board, never once been sea sick. Opti/laser racer, LIS junior champion in laser, Tufts Sailing Team (skipper), Oxford University Sailing Team (skipper), Marblehead Halifax 2001 on Faust - mast, Newport Bermuda 2002 on Nirvana (mast), Winner AYC fall series on Beneteau first 40.7(bow) cruising class, MBA Cup Skipper on beneteau first 36.7 3rd place. Posted: 2008-02-14 at 20:36:08Name: Michael DePasquale Email: soldbybarbara@yahoo.com Phone: 508-380-5279 Preferred Position: anything Sailing Experience: very little experience, 18 years old, son of Barbara DePasquale, would do any job just for the experience, except cook. Posted: 2008-02-10 at 10:29:33Name: Barbara DePasquale Email: soldbybarbara@yahoo.com Phone: 508-380-5279 Preferred Position: anything Sailing Experience: Years of sailing both offshore in 38 footers, and 12ft. lasers on the Bass River. Nantucket Sound, Mattapoisett Bay, Narraganset Bay, & Marion to Bermuda Race. Posted: 2008-02-10 at 10:27:54Name: Neil Cohen Email: brayfarm@gmail.com Phone: 508-776-1265 Preferred Position: Tactician Sailing Experience: 30 yrs. sailing Nantucket Sound, former race chair @ HYC, J-35 , IMX38, Nonsuch33 , Ranger22, etc. Posted: 2008-02-08 at 15:53:06Name: TJ LaBonte Email: bfd245j@yahoo.com Phone: 1 508 596 9686 Preferred Position: crew Sailing Experience: decent background in smaller boats, on Nauset Sailing team, first time on much larger boats. Posted: 2008-02-07 at 14:04:22