Crew Availability List

The name, contact phone number, experience, ideal future sailing preferences and availability dates of Crew and Skippers are listed below:

Crew Wanted:

Tony Levett Tony.Levett@railcorp.nsw.gov.au We are looking for crew to deliver a Sydney 38 yacht from Southport to Sydney soon after Tuesday 2nd / Wednesday 3rd August?  Please call Tony Levett on 0423 632 193. (Posted July 2010) 

Colin Stuart Watson sandbind@bigpond.net.au We are competing in the annual Sydney-Gold coast Yacht race 31st July CYCA and are in need of a navigator with some experience also an extra crew man. Would anyone in Southport Yacht Club be interested in joining us for the race back up to Southport? We have a very competetive Cav.350SL. Please call Colin Watson on 0413 121 194. (Posted June 2010)

Crew Position wanted by mature female on cruising yacht, competent crew certificate and some experience, blue water included, Would like diving experience but not essential. phone Jenny on 0420526911, email jennym@fastmail.fm. Call on 0420 526 911. (Posted May 2010)

Robert Okx okxrobert@gmail.com I've bought a heavy 50ft ketch but have little experience. I'm looking for a skipper to come out with me (maybe a few weeks) for a test voyage to show me the "ropes". Someone with big boat / blue water experience who doesnt mind passing on their skills to a newbie would be ideal. Food and fuel paid for.
Looking to set sail from Runaway Bay on the Gold Coast end of May 2010.
Wouldnt mind cruising up to Lady Musgrave or something. Boat is comfortable and has diving gear, kitesurfing gear etc. Call on 0435 386 041. (Posted May 2010)

Crew Available:

Greg James jamzes@bigpond.com I am 47, fit and active. Very good on the water, haven't done much sailing in the past 10 years. I was in the RAN and have sailed out of Cairns and Mooloolaba. Looking to be a committed crew member and re hone my skill.

My skill level at this stage is basic. I am very good on the water and have extensive powerboat racing skills. Call on 0416 247 068. (Posted June 2010)

Peter McLaren pmcl4215@bigpond.net.au I am a doctor based in Southport. I have mostly small boat experience but recently completed my RYA coastal skipper course with Sunsail at Hamilton Island. I’ve crewed on boats at SYC in the racing series but want to do more than just sit on the rail! Call on 0404 024 772. (Posted June 2010)

Tim Shaw aged 47 years, fit and well. Recently moved to Coomera Waters, Gold Coast from North Yorkshire in the UK. Have modest experience dinghy sailing, owned my own dinghy (RS Feva XL) for 4 years, and have crewed twice on keel boats. I would very much like to assist on a keel boat whether social or club racing. I would also be interested in crewing in a dinghy in a club racing situation. If you are a social sailor and just need a hand, please give me a call. My contact details are: 07 5501 9508  mobile 0411 357 012. email tim@guitarlessonsgoldcoast.com (Posted May 2010)

Joe Hartshorn (Joe@Hartshorn.de): Student (25) moving to Gold Coast (Bond University) in August 2010, looking for a place to race, especially for the Sydney Hobart 2010 (incl. practice and tune-up events). Most of my racing was in the Solent (UK), the Channel and into the Irish Sea: 2 seasons (every weekend during the season) on a Kerr 11.3 mainly as Pit incl. Fastnet 2003, Kerr UK-Nationals, Hamble Winter Series, Warsash Spring Series & Cork Week; Inshore racing and coaching weekends on a Mumm 30 (Mediterranean & Solent) as Pit and Bow; several Cowes Weeks as Bow or Pit on various boats (X-362 Sport, Swan etc); 1 season on a Swan 43 as Bow (during off-shores also Main and Helm) incl. Fastnet 2009 & Swan Europeans. Also some dinghy and cruising experience.
I have the RYA/MCA Coastal Skipper incl. Maritime Radio Operator Cerificate of Competence (Short Range Cerificate by RYA & MCA) as well as the RYA First Aid Course (2005) and the RYA/MCA Small Craft Basic Sea Survival (2003), in addition I hold the International Certificate for Operator of Pleasure Craft in all categories (coastal/inland, power/sail/up to 10m/above 10m). Fluent in English and German. If interested or if you know someone who would be, please get in touch and send me an e-mail. Call on +49 176 493 884 29. (Posted May 2010) 

Fabian Florian fflorian@hatch.com.au Recently completed the Basic and Better Sailing courses at SYC. Crewed in most JaM, Twilight and Musto races since late February 2010 on Blazers.  Have a boat licence.  I am interested in crewing for small or large boats\yachts for mid-week or weekend racing.  Call Fabian on 0411 074 427. (Posted May 2010)

Mari starstar28@hotmail.com Young, fit 54 - I have my boating license and have crewed on yachts up to 60 ft.  Have owned a 34ft Clipper flybridge cruiser which I sailed between the Swan River, Fremantle and Marjorie Bay, Rottnest Island, WA.  Would love to get back on the water.  Available weekends (or anytime with prior notice) Please contact on: 0417 750 048. (Posted MAy 2010) 

Clancy clancy.williamson@student.griffith.edu.au I have just moved from Sydney to Southport to study at Griffith uni. I have mixed exp. mainly on dinghys (lasers, 29er) and beach cats (hobie 18, nacra 5.8), some small keel boats (elliots and j24) and I have also trained on the South Passage. I am going to be in Southport for the next 5 years and I am super keen to get into yachting. I am 24y/o, 6ft6 and 90kg. Please contact on: 0410 188 006. (Posted April 2010)

Bruce bruce339@gmail.com i am a Visiting UK/Italian sailor would like to crew on Burleigh Bash this Sunday. Have raced inshore/offshore. Text to mobile   0039 339 19 29 359. (Posted April 2010)

Meghan Gomez meghan@ashmorelodge.com.au Recently completed the Basic and Better Sailing courses with the SYC. Keen to crew for anyone. Please contact on 0410 828 265. (Poster March 2010)

Elliot Cottrelle ecottrelle@gmail.com Experience: Laser I’s and Laser II’s, C&C 27″, CS 33″
Raced in regattas on all boats mentioned, and won the MVP trophy with my sailing squadron on the Laser II.Affiliated with OYS and the Oakville Club, both in Oakville, Ontario, Canada.
Weight: 200 lbs, 6"3. Grew up sailing with my family on keel boats on Lake Ontario. (Lake Ontario is absolutely massive, and can reach ocean-like conditions).
Took sailing school from the age of 10-16, attained my silver sail. Currently, I am 25 studying an IMBA at Griffith. My brother is in the same boat, has all the same credentials, and would love the opporunity to sail down under! So if you have need for 1 or 2 crew, please look no further!
We are located in Southport Central. Please contact on 0434 475 385 (Posted March 2010)

Natalie ne218@exeter.ac.uk I am looking for a place in this years Hobart race. I am 22 and from the UK. I have my yacht master qualification, sea survival, first aid, and diesel engine maintenance certificates. I am also a qualified dinghy and power boat instructor.
Please get in touch if you need an extra crew for the 2010 race of if you know someone that might! (Posted March 210)

Oliver Otte oliver.otte@yahoo.fr I'm a 26 years old belgian boy looking to be part of a crew sailing east from Australia (from all harbours between Cairns and Sydney) and leaving around the month of April - May - July 2010.

I have good skills in sailing dinghies (420 and Booxy) and have previous experience in sailing boat off the Eastern Coast of Europe (Netherland/ Belgian/ and French Coasts) for a total of two weeks. During these trips, I've been an active crew member participating in day and night shifts. I'm fit, healthy and tough enough to endure long shifts and hard weather/ conditions and have the right frame of mind to complete difficult and long journeys. As example of the above I am currently riding from Sydney to Cairns on bicycle. My final goal is to end up in south america. I would be happy to be "an other pair of eyes" on a boat going to any island on the way : New Caledonia, Fidji, French Polynesia,... Please contact me on 0401 596 607. (Posted March 2010)

kurt warran (kurtwarran@hotmail.com) 21years old. I am a uni student here on the goldcoast, just moved from sydney and looking to further my sailing experience. I have 200 days of sea time on transfer vessels and 64 sea time days on a 30ft catamaran from working in the whitsundays. I am good with lines and knots and can throw a mean line. please let me no if you are interested, i am just keen to get back on the water. Call on 0439 795 229. (Posted February 2010) 

Jason Hayden jasonhayden@y7mail.com I am forty two years old and have completed both Basic and Better Sailing courses with the SYC and have a 34 foot yacht of my own. However, I am keen to crew for someone in the Brisbane to Gladstone yacht race. I am also happy to crew for local sailing. Contact Jason on 0434 445 809. (Posted February 2010)

Krista Schaefer, has completed Basic Sailing and Better Sailing Courses and taken private lessons. Is very keen to get out on the water and race. Friendly and outgoing. contact Krista on 0404 806 756. (Posted January 2010)

Michael Folkmann, Michael@folkmann.net an experienced Danish sailboat crewman coming to live and work in Southport for 6 months starting 1st March. Back in Denmark I race two evenings a week and most weekends during the season in 30 to 40 foot yachts.
Some of the most recent results are: National Championships: Albin Express (23 foot Swedish Yacht): 2009. X-99 (10m Danish Yacht): 2006 (2nd place) 2009 (3rd place).
International: X-99 Worlds: 2006 (5th place), 2008 (3rd place) 2009 (4th place).
X-40 (40 foot Danish Yacht): Winner "Fyn Rundt" and Big Boat Challenge (2009). Please contact Michael via email as above or +452 266 9767. (Posted Janaury 2010)

Robert, robert@vergate.com. Recently moved from Sydney, looking to crew regularly. Experienced dinghy, inshore , offshore racing. Last boat 36.9 Northshore, “Irukangi” sailed regularly on Sydney Harbour. Contact Robert on 0419 253 546. (Posted January 2010) 

Jacques Armenante jacques.a@ozemail.com.au Recently moved to the Gold Coast from Sydney, looking to crew on a keel boat for serious racing, have done several Sydney Hobart, having my own yacht (Beneteau 440) I have good blue water sailing experience. Now retired I am available anytime. Contact Jacques on 0424 571 428. (Posted January 2010)

Matthew Palutikof,  mattpalutikof@hotmail.com, I am a British 19 year old gap year student with 12 years of sailing. I have worked as professional crew for over 100 hours on the classic yachts Etesian and Aschanti, both over 100ft in length in the Mediterranean  on the Rolex racing circuit. I have also raced river cruisers and stars on the Norfolk Broads in the UK for the last 7 years. I have helmed and crewed high performance dinghies on the national racing circuit since the age of 14. As an RYA qualified Dinghy Instructor I have taught adults and children to sail since 2006, including a recent 2 month contract teaching for Sunsail in Greece in September. I am very interested in race crewing, particularly in the Surf-to-City race and Manly to Mooloolaba. Contact Matthew on 3366 9292 or 0413 199893.

Gay de Beer gaydebeer1@bigpond.com I used to sail regularly but since moving to the Gold Coast have not had that opportunity and would like to get back to the water.
I am interested in sailing/boating socially and/or assisting with crewing if and when required.  I am very fit and active and look forward to the opportunity to help out and meet new friends.

Christie christieleesharpe@gmail.com is after a Skipper and limited crew with 50ft + Cat or 60ft +  Monohull to circumnavigate Australia for 5 months from June/July 2010.
The vessel charter fee would included all costs regarding provisioning, insurance, harbour fees (approx 15 ports), fuel, master, 1st mate and chef. The Project is an ocean conservation media campaign. Ideally we would love someone who is passionate about the future of our oceans.
Contact Christie 0421044944

Daniel simodaniel@hotmail.com 31 years old. I am interested in crewing large or small yachts for racing, or cruising. I have some experience with small boats and offshore sailing. Available on weekends and for longer trips. (Posted November)

Joanne & Brendan josieryan17@hotmail.com have both completed their competent crew on a 42ft racing sloop (commencing our inshore skipper) and would be keen to provide their services over any weekend. Reside in Paddington Brisbane. Could also be available during the week or over a couple of days if required. Both very fit 40yrs and 32yrs respectively. Also prepared and would prefer to spend the Christmas break Sailing. Call on 0403369351. (Posted November)

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