Crew Opportunities
At the Cruising Yacht Club of SA, we love seeing people experience the thrills and good times that can be had on the water. There are many opportunities for anyone – from experienced sea dogs to novices – to jump on one of our boats to crew for a race.
If you do not have a lot of experience or knowledge, don’t be put off. Many of our friendly skippers are happy to guide and mentor enthusiastic newbies. If you’d like some more in depth guidance and the chance to learn new skills, contact our Marine Academy. There are heaps of great courses on offer for all skill levels!
If you’d like to get involved in racing or have any questions please contact the Racing Manager on 8248 4222 or [email protected]
Crew Classifieds
CREW WANTED
VULCAN
Name: Rob Human / 0412 654 002 / [email protected]
I need crew for the following: Racing Saturdays (Summer Inshore – Weekly)
CREW AVAILABLE
Updated 29 October 2024
Name: Mark Savery
I am interested in: Wednesday Twilights (Summer – Daylight Savings Only).
Classes I have sailed in and my crew position: I have been racing dinghys for many years (420 & 505).
Other relevant experience / additional information: I have my inshore skippers ticket. I’ve been skipper for many bareboat charters.
Phone 0408414661 / Email: [email protected]
Name: Sarah Hellyer
I am interested in: Wednesday Twilights (Summer – Daylight Savings Only), Ladies Twilights (Summer – Daylight Savings Only). Classes I have sailed in and my crew position: Did a discover sailing Elliott 7 day. Other relevant experience / additional information: Enthusiasm!
Please contact Race Office to get in touch, thanks.
Name: Matt Sinnett-Jones
I am interested in: Racing Saturdays (Summer Inshore – Weekly), Racing Offshore, Wednesday Twilights (Summer – Daylight Savings Only), Racing Sundays (Winter Series – Fortnightly), Two-Handed Racing, Cruising.
Classes I have sailed in and my crew position:
Sigma 33 nationals, X-yachts in all positions OGR 2023 RTW Yacht Race.
Other relevant experience / additional information: Approx. 40,000 NM Ocean Racing Experience. Looking to do more 2 handed sailing if available.
Phone 0402 782 273
Name: Abrahan Lasser
I am interested in: Racing Saturdays (Summer Inshore – Weekly), Racing Offshore, Wednesday Twilights (Summer – Daylight Savings Only), Racing Sundays (Winter Series – Fortnightly), Two-Handed Racing, Cruising.
Classes I have sailed in and my crew position: Safety Sunday Certificate, Introduction to keelboat handling.
Other relevant experience / additional information: I’ve had a few lessons so far, but I’m eager to join a crew and spend as much time as possible on a boat this summer.
Phone 0421 274 261
Name: Natalie Cleghorn
I am interested in: Racing Offshore, Wednesday Twilights (Summer – Daylight Savings Only), Ladies Twilights (Summer – Daylight Savings Only), Cruising
Classes I have sailed in and my crew position:
Rocksalt – Foredeck Winter Series 2024/Jib/Kite trim
The Bottom Line – Foredeck SAWKR
Silent Partner – Jib/Kite Trim
Trim Cat – KOG – headsail
Ocean Hawk (1x) – Saturday Racing – winches/ballast
Stella Rouge (3x) – Twilight and KOG – Foredeck
Enchantress – (1x) KOG – Saturday only – all round crew
Other relevant experience / additional information: Completed Start Yachting in Feb 2020.
Please contact Race Office to get in touch, thanks.
Name – Richard Powell
I am interested in: Racing Offshore, Wednesday Twilights (Summer – Daylight Savings Only), Racing Sundays (Winter Series – Fortnightly)
Classes I have sailed in and my crew position:
Recently sailed on magic miles 62ft at Hamilton Island race week on bow. Sailed with Salt Lines 70ft Ketch QLD to Sydney December 23.
Other relevant experience / additional information: Completed competent crew April 23, sea safety course Nov 23, still looking to learn more about racing and sailing in general from more experienced sailors.
Phone: 0418 822 707
Name – Henry Brooks
I am interested in: Racing Offshore, Racing Sundays (Winter Series – Fortnightly), Cruising
Other relevant experience / additional information: Offshore cruising. Multiple day cruising as skipper. Racing experience limited but good mechanical knowledge and keen!
Phone: 0423 302 600
Name: Robbie Greene
I am interested in: Racing Saturdays (Summer Inshore – Weekly), Racing Offshore, Wednesday Twilights (Summer – Daylight Savings Only), Racing Sundays (Winter Series – Fortnightly), Two-Handed Racing, Cruising
Classes I have sailed in and my crew position:
32ft and 42ft cruising, deckhand
Other relevant experience / additional information: I am a 23-year-old male who has grown up cruising on 32ft and 42ft yachts. I am eager for a chance to learn and further develop my sailing skills by crewing in races.
Please contact Race Office to get in touch, thanks.
Name: Evan Williams
I am interested in: Racing Saturdays (Summer Inshore – Weekly), Racing Offshore, Racing Sundays (Winter Series – Fortnightly), Cruising
Classes I have sailed in and my crew position:
Beginner just completed the 2 day start yachting a couple of months back.
Other relevant experience / additional information: Hi I’m keen to gain experience on all kinds of yachts whether it’s racing or cruising. I’m a beginner at sailing having recently completed the start yachting course here. Although new to sailing I’m comfortable on and in the water. My aim is to gain as much experience as possible while I complete the following courses throughout the next year or 2.
Phone: 0488 483 732
Name: Lisa Somers
I am interested in: Wednesday Twilights (Summer – Daylight Savings Only), Ladies Twilights (Summer – Daylight Savings Only), Racing Sundays (Winter Series – Fortnightly), Cruising
Other relevant experience / additional information: Beginner – have completed 2 day start yachting course.
Please contact Race Office to get in touch, thanks.
Name: Megan Kaftan
I am interested in: Racing Offshore, Ladies Twilights (Summer – Daylight Savings Only), Racing Sundays (Winter Series – Fortnightly), Cruising
Classes I have sailed in and my crew position:
Very new beginner. Only been out a handful of times. Learning to tack, bring down the spinnaker.
I am hoping to get winter sailing in, before attending the next competent crew course in September.
Phone: 0439 876 791
Name Lawrie Markham
I am interested in: Racing Offshore
Classes I have sailed in and my crew position:
I have crewed on 35ft in Mandurah from 2015 to 2018
Clipper 70 ft, Fremantle to Airlie Beach, leg 4 of the Clipper Round the World Race
Other relevant experience / additional information:
Crewed in most positions on sheets, mainsail, all round Crew, Trained in Portsmouth two months assessed competent for Clipper Race. Achieved this December 2023 to Jan 2024
Approx. 5,000 NM Ocean Racing experience.
Please contact Race Office to get in touch, thanks.