Welcome to our Crew Finder page.

This page is intended to help connect people who are looking for a ride and boats looking for crew. Please note that this is intended to be only a bulletin board and we will not assign people to boats and vice versa.

The list is moderated so once you submit your information it will take about 24 hours before it shows up on the web. If you want to delete your post or any other change please shoot us an email at raceweek@whidbeyislandraceweek.com.

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Boats looking for crew.
Contact Info	Boat Name	Boat Type	Comments
David Steffen dmsteff@aol.com 360-661-5639	Vitesse	Bene 36.7	We lost our Bowman! Looking for someone who plays well with others and has advanced bow experience for the week. We have a competitive boat, sail inventory and crew.
Jeff Rodenberger jeffrodenberger@hotmail.com 360 317 5094	Saltheart Foamfollwer	Santa Cruz 27	Looking for one or two people to race with a bunch of wild and crazy old guys..... and one younger one. Trimming and what-ever. Want to have fun and win!!!! LOL
Marc Noel Woody1199@gmail.com 2502129950	Litonya	J80	We are looking for a mastman for this years regatta. Prefer A sail trim and bow experience.
Peter Nelson nelson.peter1@live.com 012069999999	Time Warp	Jeanneau SO 45.2	4 BERTHS AVAILABLE. We are renting out 4 quarterberths on our Jeanneau. If you don't want to rent a motel room or walk to camping, we'll be right in the marina -- great location. Nice galley. Stay on the dock, close to your boat! Contact me for details. Thx.

People looking for a boat.
Contact Info	Experience	Comments
Jerry von Gohren Jerry@home-ed-pro.com 9522009236	intermediate	Trim or hi tec rail meat. Regular trimmer on upper 1/3 boat in 33 boat OD fleet. Based at Wayzata YC. Got my tent all packed.
Aaron Leskosek aaron_les@hotmail.com 1-250-494-8518	professional	Hello my name is Aaron Leskosek, I'm 25 from B.C Canada and I am looking to sail during the Whidbey Island Race Week. I have 16 years of racing experience from Lasers to 49er's I've just got back from Australia where I was racing such boats as volvo 60's , farr 40's , TP52's, 12ft skiffs and more I was also coaching sailing as well. Pretty much if you have a boat I've probably Sailed one. I would really like to sail a melges during the race week as I enjoy fleet sailing and I can really view our results and weaknesses and strong points during the regatta. If interest my e-mail is aaron_les@hotmail.com or my mobile is 1-778-931-1444 or home number is 1-250-494-8518. I can also provide references of my ability if needed
bruce maxwell bmax242@yahoo.ca 778 319 8119	advanced	sailing for 20 years racing for 15..stars,m242,m-32 1d35 can do any position including tactics..or rail meet..tunning rig...or patching glass...also can help with delivery if cdn boat , good team guy dont get upset at folks raising their voices...live in vancouver...cheers
Carrie Harrington mycarrington@comcast.net 541-619-5608	beginner	I have been sailing/racing for 10 years on keel boats with symmetrical spinnies. I have raced as foredeck, pit, mid-deck, tactician and helm. I have competed in both one-design and PHRF fleets, sailed on everything from 14' to 45', have experience in two national championship regattas and three Pacific Coast Championships. I learn fast, have a great attitude and think I would be an asset. :)
Chantelle Vollmer crayev@hotmail.com 206.953.9545	intermediate	I am an avid racer in my fourth racing season. I have experience trimming jib, spinnaker and main on a broad range of boats (ketch to j/27s!) I learned to race by the motto "look good, have fun and be safe", I will not get hurt or hurt your boat! I always bring homemade chocolate chip cookies and a good attitude. Available short notice.
Christopher Day cday1984@hotmail.com 360-601-6014	intermediate	I'm 26 years old and live in Vancouver Wa, I've only been sailing for about 6 months but am hooked on it and would love the opportunity to sail with an experienced crew in a competitive setting. I'm eager to learn and craving the thrill and adventure of racing.
Dean vandament mrzog8v@msn.com 3605511081	professional	extensive sailing background, from tactics to fordeck.
Fraser McMillan fraser_mc@hotmail.com 1250 812 6420	advanced	I have been racing at the top level for the last 4 years (campaign in 470-Helm) and have been on the Canadian sailing team the last two years. I also sail many different sprit and symetrical keel boats. Looking to race one design. Available the whole week.
Gary Foss trgary@whidbey.com 360-466-8516	beginner	Sailing on and off since early 90's. Crewed on races about three times. ASA through bareboat. Chartered as skipper twice.
Jason Davis jasonamigos@gmail.com 6047886551	intermediate	racing for 20 year, 8 times at Whidbey. comfortable on all parts of the Boat. happy to do whatever is needed as long as I can contribute to a good team. I usually race my own boat at Whidbey but could not get enough of our regular crew this year. 3 of my crew are available if we can stay together...
Joshua Pennell josh@zipcon.net 2064624828	beginner	trimmer/mid-deck. raced WIRW, Swift Sure, and local seattle regattas. 5-6 years experience.
Joy Sloan joygirl1111@gmail.com 3605108040	professional	I was supposed to sail on Mikey (Melges 24) again (1st place overall last year) but I have a broken arm which limits my capabilities so I'm hoping for an easy ride to either be photographer or possibly to helm one or two days. :) Unavailable Wednesday. Thanks!
Justin Spillman justin_spilly@yahoo.com 250 208 6170	intermediate	Experienced young Aussie Sailor. Sailed all my life. Raced at national level in Australia regularily placing in top 10 in 125 National titles with a best result of 4th. Currently sailed foiling moths and now in Vancouver. Keen to race in any position. Also available for boat delivery.
Ken Blalock 20knot.blalock@gmail.com	intermediate	Last three years on Flash -- Steve Travis pit last two years. All races for the last three years. Raised From childhood on different sailboats. Looking for a fun group of people to hang out with and sail as much as humanly possible. Need a extension of the Van Isle 360.
Kevan Stoeckler kevan.stoeckler.2013@usmma.edu (503)523-7090	intermediate	Skipper for the United States Merchant Marine Academy Offshore Sailing Team in Kings Point, NY. Raced boats from J-29's, J-35's, J-105's, J-44's, Lager 45's, and Farr 40's. Can do any position on the boat. Preferred main or spin trim.
Kirk Johnson nwsailor85@yahoo.com 425-672-7791, cell 4	intermediate	15+ years of experience at Whidbey race week. Willing and able to crew at all positions. Have raced on all sizes of dinghys and keel boats. Owned and raced a 505 for 10 years. Grew up sailing in Oak Harbor so I can help with tactics/local knowledge. Available all week. 6' tall and 185 lbs.
Leila Whitney lwhitney@pdx.edu 8089374470	advanced	I have sailed my whole life. For the last two years I have been skippering for the Portland State Sailing Team, the last year of which I was the captain. Last summer I worked and lived on a classic yacht in new england and competed in several races. I am a confident crew and would love to get on a competitive boat in any position. I'm a 21 year old athletic female who is available the entire week.
Loa Ma'o thacapitalist@yahoo.com 360-953-2355	novice	I have never sailed before. I have always wanted to learn but I am not near a facility or people who offer lessons. I love the idea of sailing and would really love to ride on a sail boat. I am a very quick learner and would be able to help out in any way I can help ;) Thank you and I look forward to hearing from you all!!!!
Loretta Sandra Liedl liedl@shaw.ca 360-597-3118	beginner	Beginner/Intermediate: Sailed and raced for several years in the Canada & USA. Santana, Cal 20, Erickson 23, C&C 34, J24. I live in Vancouver, WA. I plan to race on the Columbia River this coming Spring & Summer.
Michael Campbell michaelp39@hotmail.com 206.854.6530	intermediate	Available all week. Happy to do and capable of doing any role; sym and asym experience.
Owen owengriffin@live.ca 778 387 1836	intermediate	Raced on keelboats for 15 years, mostly foredeck. Been at WIRW for last 8 years. Race 50+ days per year. Boat just bailed, other crew also available. Looking for any position, hopefully all week.
Peter Nelson nelson.peter1@live.com	professional	Available for anything and everything from helmsman to galley slave! Looking for competitive boat with good team chemistry.
Peter Nelson nelson.peter1@live.com		LODGING AVAILABLE! We are renting out 4 quarterberths aboard our Jeanneau (not a race boat!). Stay in the marina and save the hassle of walking to camping or renting a hotel room. Galley available as well.
Rich Bustamante mastrake@comcast.net	intermediate	I've been racing for about 11 years including 6 years skippering in the Seattle j24 fleet and 7 years trimming main on larger boats (mostly j109s). I also trimmed main across the Atlantic on a Challenge 72. I've worked at just about every position but I think I would be the most help at main, jib or spinny trim. I'm looking for a competitive (or even a trying-to-be-competive) boat with good chemistry.
Richard Bustamante RRBustamante@comcast.net	intermediate	Roughly 11 years of racing experience including 6 years helming a j24 on Lake Washington and 7 years trimming main on j109s. I'm happy to help out however I can but I'd probably be the most benefit trimming main on boats >30ft.
Robert Schueler captainbob99@hotmail.com 206-799-1513	beginner	Hi - 20+ years of Puget Sound racing and 10+ WIRW's. J-105,35,30,24-C&C 115-Olson911-I currently crew on Jim Martas FARR395. I am looking help a boat that needs crew - can do most crew postions from point to main and in between. Available all week or can fill in for a few days. I am bring my SeaRay cabin cruiser power boat and could offer extra bunks if needed. Many good memories of racing WIRW.
Russell Burke burkerussell@hotmail.com	intermediate	I've grown up racing on a J24 in Portland and I'm capable of filling in any position from trimming to foredeck. The last four years I've been team captain of the Oregon State Sailing team, and raced FJs competitively throughout the west coast. I've also raced in the Lahaina Labor Day Return as trimmer, and on a Pearson 30 during Abaco Race Week. Currently, I race on Thistles, Lasers and 420s at Willamette Sailing Club in Portland.