CREW FINDER

How do I start Crewing?

Whether you are new to sailing, or an experienced sailor, NPCL may be able to assist you in finding your next crewing opportunity.

In many cases the best way to find a crew position is to turn up on race days, two hours or so before the start times shown and approach skippers directly or ask at the office.

Things to remember when heading out sailing:

  • A life jacket (most boats will have spares, but you are best to get one of your own that fits well and is comfortable for you to wear)
  • Warm clothes that you don’t mind getting wet
  • A warm wet weather jacket (even in summer it can get cold)
  • Non-slip non-marking shoes
  • Sailing gloves
  • A hat, sunglasses & sunscreen
  • A drink and something to eat (things to share with the rest of the crew is always appreciated and helps get a return invitation!)

Looking to Crew:

Rob Watts, 0212883112, rob.wattsnz@gmail.com, Sail for years in both dinghies and yachts but it's been a while. I've not used a spinnaker very often.

Johan Verhagen, 02902639540, johanverhagen@gmail.com, Loads of experience

Juan Detry, 0224763975, juandetry@gmail.com, some experience.

Juan de Valdenebro, 0223202231, atx.mdv@gmail.com, some experience (mild), did some overnights in Chesapeake bay about a decade ago.  Help cruise a catamaran in the BVI about 3 years ago.  Completed the adult laser course at Mount Pleasant Yacht Club last year.

Richard Soult, 027 367 6608, richardsoult@me.com, Loads. Over 40 yearsToo many to list. Available Wednesday Nights, Saturday afternoons

Rebecca Boot, 0210710336, yogaport@live.com, I’ve spent years on and off boatsSailing and motor, keen and willing to learn how to crew proficiently.  Available: Wednesday Nights & Saturday afternoons

Eoin McPherson, +44 7732328435, eoinmcpherson@mac.com, Loads of Experience 

Sam Kivi, 021995758, samkivi@gmail.com, Sailing on and off for 30 odd years

Maz Tomarelli, 0224240050, maztomarelli@gmail.com, loads but lack confidencec, Available Wednesday Nights, Saturday afternoons

Ohle Eschen, 0225449205, ohleeschen@gmail.com, Some experience, Available Saturday afternoons

Jamie Macalister, 021918203, jamiemaca@gmail.com, Recently completed my IYT International Crew certificate and YNZ Keelboat Level 2 Competent Cruising certificate. Haven't done any racing yet but very keen to be involved.Wednesday Nights

Rory Anderson, 0225719089, andersons1@windowslive.com, Little bit of dinghy sailing. 

Ryan Bolger, 02041398314 ryanbolger.nz@gmail.com, Dinghy racing 10 years ago

Gabriel Bingham, 0272329014, bingham.gabriel07@gmail.com, 12 year of dinghy sailing experience, some bigger keel boat experience

Rosie Ibbotson, 0223430752, v.r.ibbotson@gmail.com, some experience

Brian Hobbs, 021661720, brian.hobbs@ul.com, Keels and TY experience looking to crew Wednesday Nights. 

Sam Richards, 02041092611, sam.richards179@gmail.com Some Experience with Trailer Yachts, looking to crew on Saturday Afternoons.

Oisin Hamilton, 02853322112, ush.hamilton@gmail.com, lots of experience, available on Wednesday nights and Saturday afternoons.

Lisa Jansen, 02102486088, lisajansennz@gmail.com, lots of experience just a bit rusty, available on weekdays and weekends. 

Kim Finlay, 0212211585, kimfin57@gmail.com, Loads of experience, including spinnaker, Wednesdays work best. 

Maddie Howell, 0284020380, maddiehowell@gmail.com, Expereience on keel boats racing, foresail, spinnaker, and trimmer.  Available Wednesday and Saturdays.

Looking For Crew

Joe MacDonald 0275346115 minimal experience required

Peter Rough 0211113351 some experience would be good