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Local Crew Listing for BBYRA Skippers

If you would like to be listed on this page, use our Crew Registration Form.  Please be advised that we do delete listings over 6 months old for the purpose of keeping our list updated with current info for Skippers needing crew.      Thank you for participating.

 

 

Britt Hubbard      brittsjobs@gmail.com   H:561-909-5500   Crew up sailing on The Great Lakes in Cal 25 and Tartan 10 One-Design fleets.  Moved to NYC and did a lot of IMS 40 and off-shore events.  Some local Melges 24 and Etchells experience.  Looking to join a team as a full time member.  I have experience with tactics, sail trim, helm, nav, and understand the rules.  Please contact me for an interview.

posted 07/13/10
Suzanne Hollander
 
786.202.0587 , I grew up sailing in Annapolis.  I am looking for a crew position doing jib or mainsail trim.  I am a team player. If there is an evening series, like Wednesday night races that would be great I am also interested in regattas. My email is suzanne.hollander@prestigeinternational.com

posted 07/11/10
Joseph Hoffer
    JosephHoffer87@gmail.com    305-302-9440  Finally I'm back in Miami. Now I'm looking forward to some racing on Biscayne Bay. I've spent the last 5 years racing with FSU's sailing team. I can fill any position: bowman, trimmer, skipper, tactician, or rail meat. 18 years sailing and 7 years racing. 185 lbs.  FJ, 420, V15, J24, Hobie 16, Laser

Erick Arrue     ErickArrue86@gmail.com      786-229-9581  I'm 24 years old a mechanical engineering student. I have always dream of sailing across the sea, breaking free from land and road fill with traffic. I plan in the future to sail to the Fuji Islands and New Zeland, I have never sail before but I'm a quick learned and an athlete with a CAN DO mentallity. I would like to learn from the best and join them in a tough challenge.

Manuel Buznego   mbuznego@bellsouth.net  305-588-0209   Although I am currently residing in Georgia, I fly to Miami almost every-other week so I may be able to help as a crew member if one is needed. Owned and raced a Chrysler 22 for 10 years, crew a Morgan 38 many times, also many moons ago raced Snipe class and Vaurien one class.

Posted 06/23/10
Jay Lasseter  jaylasseter@yahoo.com  Raced J 22's / 24's . 4 years captain of 49' Trintella Ketch. Sailed Keys, Bahamas, USVI/BVI. USCG Licensed Captain.

Posted 06/14/10
Michael Carr   mcarr175@gmail.com    I recently moved to Fort Lauderdale and I am looking to get back into in sailing.  Unfortunately the last few years I was working in an undesirable location for racing so I have been out of the sport for about 4 years.  Prior to that I grew up sailing Opti's very competively up and down the east coast, Lasers and crewed of a Meglas 24 and an International 14.  I am looking to get involved with a boat that sails competitively in area and I will willing to travel with them as well.  I would be completely happy just being rail meat or doing anything else.   Is there a message board where I can post my interest or is there someone that I should get in touch with?   Thanks    Mike Carr

Posted 06/10/10

Pat Cuesta        fooster19@gmail.com         914 406 5141  Experience:USN Engineman,Have raced 3 seasons in a Morgan 28 out of City Island,Bronx,N.Y. Stuyvesand Yacht Club, Maccabee owned by Bob Berent.  Gingy, same club, Owned by Bob Wolfson.  Skills: Can handle jibs, coax,flatter and cajole temperamental engines take my turn at the helm. Have worked professionally on restaurations of woodwork and finishes in american historical pieces. Have rewired the Maccabee and touched up dings on its woodwork.   I have moved to the area permanently. 

Angela Kim        angelakim49@gmail.com         4079670233  Some skipper experience.  mostly on freedoms, dinghys, and sunfish      email works best for me

Posted 06/04/10

Clint Hodges    SugarfreeSailor@gmail.com        478-951-6043  My sister and I will be in Miami July 17-18 and were looking to find a ride on a J24 for the district 10 champs if at all possible. We have both grown up sailing dinghys and have recently been sailing J24s on Lake Lanier in GA. I weigh 190lbs. and Kate weighs ~140lbs., both of us can trim spin., do foredeck or even skipper if we need to! Willing to do whatever, just give me a call and I can get you more details. Thanks.

Ryan Seckler    Ryan@innovativeconcretesurfaces.com        239-398-3089  Experience:  foredeck on a shock 30'/j30  I'm 25/m 5'10" 160 lbs I was always the lightest and fastest on the boat so I was placed on foredeck. I will be moving over from Naples in the next few months and wanted to see what's available.

Jack C. Li         sailing.owl@gmail.com       612-978-3766   Hi, my name is Jack and I'm new in the area.  I am a certified ASA keel boat instructor who's interested in crewing and teaching.  Please let me know how I could help.

John Bracken  jbvocals@gmail.com     321-298-7727   1986 SORC: MIAMI-NASSAU Race and the day races in Nassau with Mark Soverel.  1987 J-24 North Americans with Pedee Dickey, Round the Island Race (Long Island, NY), the weekend big boat day races in the Sound in the mid-eighties.  Foredeck primarily and sail trim.  Voice or Text: 321-298-7727. 

Andres Benzecri         abenzecri@gmail.com    4019540786  I have sail Hobie Cats for a long time.  Also during College time, I was in the sailing team. I was a member of Johnson & Wales University Sailing Team; I sail 420's for 3 years at the university. Sailing against many colleges in New England.   I have experience with big boats too, such as 41feet catamaran.

POSTED 05MAY2010

Ricky and Nicolette Bartolini Pollo, Coconut Grove    suncoup@gmail.com    786-294-8405(R), 786-564-9918(N)   We're a young sailing couple who have lots of experience cruising and racing in Biscayne Bay. Ricky is 6', 220lbs, with lots of racing experience. Nicolette is 5'5", and her weight is none of our business (128). Nicolette has 5 years racing experience. We're available as a team or individually, depending on which one of us did the dishes last. We can grind, either one of us or both can do fore-deck, depending on how much weight you can have forward. We can both keep it in the groove when necessary, but we're not pilots or tacticians. We'll do what we're told and won't complain about the brand of beer you choose to bring.

Nicolette Bartolini    Experience: J24 - one design racing, PHRF Racing -Cal29, Cruising - Bavaria 35, Cal 29.  Key Largo race, Abacos Race Week, BBYRA Racing.  Looking to learn foredeck and smaller boats such as Snipes.  I'm a school teacher, so I am usually free after 4pm, on weekends, and during school holidays.  I just love being out on the water, so I'll go even if I'm just ballast!   Contact information:  Cell- 786-564-9918, email: nnbartolini@gmail.com

Jimmy Quinones   Miami  jimmysqs@gmail.com    786-942-6494    Experience: I had a j24 and a hunter 31 but only have done day sailing. Only in a couple of time I did a 14+ hours trip in the Dominica Republic at night. I don't have any boat at this moment but really would like to start sailing again. I'm available Saturdays so please call me to sail as crew.   Contact information: 786-942-6494 (cell)

Megan O'Connell  410-570-0143  hey there.  i'm a transplant from annapolis, maryland and am looking for a crew to join.  are you aware of any boat that could use a strong, nearly 6' tall chick for any upcoming races?  yes, i travel.  please feel free to pass my contact info on to any prospective captains.  thanks.

Adriel Jimenez   Miami adriel211@ymail.com   305-793-9962  No experience, but I can learn quickly. I have participated in sports and auto racing my whole life and I am eager to try something new.

Kevin Bechtold  miami   kbech002@fiu.edu     3059265400   Experience: I had taken sailing lessons when i was younger and i currently own a catalina 22 which i have no problem sailing by myself. Im a master scuba diver so i have no problem in the water. Im athletic, I work well in teams and my best strengths are problem solving and team leading.

SHANE PLOOS   HALLANDALE    SS1212SS@HOTMAIL.COM   3055056789  Experience: I've been sailing on larger yachts for around 6 years now, this would be on my own sailboat a Pearson 42 cruiser, but for the last few weekends I have been hearing about crewing in races. I like to add myself to the crew list. This would be any size boat. Just want to get out there......

Angela Kim    miami   akim@fiu.edu    4079670233  completed skipper course at SALM.  would like to gain more experience and open to any opportunity related to sailing best way to reach me is through email

Nancy Folgmann   Fort Lauderdale  nancyellenf@comcast.net   H:954 728 8053   W:305 720 6572  Raced on St. Clair

 

 

Posted 09Mar10
Freddie Sambolin, Experience in Monohulls,  Multihulls,  Skipper, Crew, Tactician, Sail trimmer, Foredeck, M24`s, J24s, Etchells, Solings, PHRF, 30 years + experience. Former member Puerto Rico`s Olympic Sailing Team. Fsambo@hotmail.com,
Coach@sailcoachplus.com.(941)323-2333

Posted 04Mar10
Jess Paxton   msjpax@yahoo.com  H:443-623-3728   grew up in a family of sailor's and have been all up and down the eastern seaboard and Caribbean from Maine to Grenada via sailboat.  We had a 26' Wooden hull, a 36' C & C and a 40' Cheoy Lee.  I also spent a lot of time on our sailing dingy as well.    That was a long time ago and since I've been in the Coast Guard driving boats and gotten my 50 Ton Masters License.  I'm looking to buy my own sailboat soon, but I'd like to get back on the water and think crewing would be a lot of fun and a way to meet some new people. 

John Spain   jpspain@gmail.com   H:305-586-4605   Currently sailing/instructing at Shake-A-Leg Miami.  Work weekends mostly but with notice can get one of two weekend days off.   Been sailing mostly on the Freedoms here at Shake and a few J24s.  Not the most experienced sailor but confident in what I know and eager to learn more. 

Donald McPherson   donald@finewatchmaking.com   H:707-338-3207  10 yrs sailing San Francisco Bay Olympic circle.Member Cal sailing Club. crew foredeck Merit 25,Tarten 10.Skipper Catalina 27,Cal 20,Pearson Commander,ensign. all sorts of Dingies. Just moved to Miami looking to join a Crew.Thanks

John van der Kieft  jwvdkiv@yahoo.com  H:786  624 0810  41 yrs old  Experience - Beginner to intermediate.  Raced consistently on a Peterson 34 Long Island Sound's Wednesday Night Series.  Basic understanding of sailing from Sunfish, Lasers, Hobies and windsurfers.

John Ha   cuorie@yahoo.com   H:646-248-6357   I just moved here from New York and would love to race and meet the local sailing community.  Most of my racing experience has been on a 36.7 in Long Island sound, Tenacious.  This is the boat that won the 2008 Bermuda race in the pro (Gibbs Hill Lighthouse) division.  I've worked pit, main, and mast, but am versatile and able.  Looking forward to racing here!

 

 

Posted 30Jan10
Duncan Bray
   olddbray@hotmail.com   954 536 1847   I grew up sailing in the Shetlands, Scotland, mostly dinghies and "shetland models" (3 man unique hulls with approx. 200 Sq ft sail). I love sailing, and am young and fit (also play soccer). I had a lot of success as skipper winning over 50 regattas, and also crewed.   I am interested in any sailing in south FL / Keys / even West coast.

John Ha  cuorieg-bbyra@yahoo.com  917-379-8785   Hi, I recently moved down to Coconut Grove from New York and would like to race.  I moved in across the street from the Biscayne Bay Yacht Club on Bayshore.  Most of my racing experience is on a Beneteau 36.7 working pit, trimming main, and on the mast.  This boat won the 2008 Bermuda race in the pro (Gibbs Hill Lighthouse) division.  I am 33, 6' tall, weigh 175lbs and am physically fit.  I look forward to meeting the sailing community here and for some good racing!  Cheers.

Chuck   ncw@bluefrog.com    585.507.3614  Avail for various weekends. Can do most positions. Lots of experience Prefer 1D: j-24 / Sport boats. Currently looking for weekend of 1/23-1/24. Call to discuss.

Jeremy Smith     jeremy@jeremypsmith.com        856-220-4865   I am a 26-year old sailor.  I have been sailing for my whole life, including as a professional captain.  My licenses include USCG 100T and RYA/MCA 200T Yachtmaster Offshore.   Now I'm living in Fort Lauderdale working on a motoryacht, but really want to keep sailing!  It is truly my passion and I would be thrilled to join as any position on board.  I am waiting to hear from you!!

 

 

Posted 04Jan10
John Moorman     moorman@earthlink.net  H:305-439-2905   I work foredeck and/or spiniker trim and grind.  I have raced on a J30 for three years but it was quite a few years ago.  I am 215lbs, but still quick on the deck.  Would like to do the FtL/Key West race and avaiible through out the year.  My name is Jo

Brad Tamm       ta12sec@yahoo.com   27 year old male ... Own a 30ft sailboat sail on biscyane bay and keys . I have never raced, but would like to.

J Diego    juanescandon@live.com   H: 786 587 3748   Love sailing. Hope to buy my own boat one day, but I guess crewing is a good starting point to learn about sailing. I have sailed quite a few times and I remember being a good crew.

Alan S. Mercer   alansmercer@hotmail.com    H:(617) 959-2165   I recently moved to miami from Newport, RI.  In Newport, i finished a 13hr US Sailing Class and i spent the summer working on the docks and sailing.  I am a little new to the racing scene but i am in great shape and excited to learn.  I just volunteered for thge orange bowl regatta race committee, and i hope to continue to sail and learn. 

Catherine Wingate       tallshipsforever@aol.com    H:954 725 9335  I've been sailing for several years, including on tallships (Gazela Primera, 'H.M.S.' Rose and others) and racing with Hillsboro Inlet Sailing Club.  I love racing and would like to crew on different boats for the fun and the experience before (maybe) buying my own boat.     I've also taken most of the courses offered by U.S.Power Squadron including celestial navigation and have the J/N designation.   I've done some long-haul, offshore sailing and hope to do much more.  So, if anyone is looking for competent, responsible crew to help deliver boats or do offshore passage, I can provide references, etc.    Professionally, I do investment portfolio management on a limited basis for private clients and also a fiber designer/writer.  Volunteer activities include tallship endeavors, teaching youth sailing, teaching marlinspike skills and related history to children and encouraging them to grow up sailing.

David Pina, 175lbs. 6' athletic, non-smoking, EXPERIENCE: sailing for over 15 years to include point-to-point ocean racing and windward/lewards, Past boat owner, mechanically inclined. Mac races to Key West Regattas, Available most weekends, CONTACT INFO:  Phone: 305.804.3998   Email: desotostudio@comcast.net

Ryan P. Remsing rremsing@sailtime.com  Cell phone: 815 355-0917   3 years of Daysailing and cruising on a Hunter 33 and 36.  Work as a maintenance guy on a fleet of sailboats in Chicago, working in Miami until March.  Little experience racing, but eager to learn starting from the lowest spot on the totem pole.

Anthony Kirchner    kirchner_anthony@yahoo.com   W: 7088602609   I have no experience but have received your information on a website as a great way to learn to sail. I am interested in becoming a crew member and learning to sail. Please consider me as a viable candidate.

Kelly Hatch   Kellyhatch@gmail.com   305 281 4337   Completed RYA Competent Crew certificate in Sydney, AUS earlier this year. Crewed on J24s and a few larger 50 ft yachts in Sydney harbour.   Looking to keep up my sailing here in Miami. Full availability as not working until mid Jan.

Marlene Niemeier    marlene.niemeier@gmail.com   305.761.3377  1+ seasons on Morgan 27   natural sailor and teachable   will grind   love foredeck  ps exceptional foodie

Megan O'Connell oconnellgirl@hotmail.com  410-570-0143     i'm a transplant from annapolis, maryland and am looking for a crew to join.  are you aware of any boat that could use a strong, nearly 6' tall chick for any upcoming races?  yes, i travel.  please feel free to pass my contact info on to any prospective captains.  thanks.

 

 

Posted 16Oct09
Ken Livingston
    k-livingston@hotmail.com   Cell:231-388-0765   Michigan Sailor, currently working on the MIA Project, Highly experienced Trimmer, Jib, Main, Kite. Mast man, .  All around Leader, I know all of the moves, Around the Buoys or Distance Racing   50 yrs old, 205lbs, not a fore deck ballerina anymore but I know what it takes to get the boat around the course. And I am always looking for opportunities to help out.   Looking for a fun boat that likes to win.

Fernando Andres Pariani     fer322@hotmail.com  H:305 244 4971  Hi! i filling the crew registration in your page, i hope you receive it because I'm going to south beach next Monday for 10 days and if you have any regatta I love to be part of in any kind of sailboat.  Here in Buenos Aires I'm a member of a J24 Sailing Team, and the nautic is my passion!   Thanks a lot!


Posted 12Oct09 
Ed Averbuch 
(631) 327-2089  e.averbuch@yahoo.com  I have been cruising my whole life.  Sailed in PHRF (Jib & Main) for about 5 years consistently.  Sailed in a handful of J24 Flatearth races this past Spring.  Looking to get back on the water!

Andrei S Pintilie  754-245-5215     andrei@terranovacorp.com  2 years sailing experience/ Never Raced

Chiqui Gonzalez   9548490933   Little experience, fast learner   chiquigg@gmail.com

Atilio Renom   Raced for more than 15 years   Phone (954) 849 0239   Almeja_r@yahoo.com

Posted 30sep09
Sean Flannery  
H:917-744-1889  Crew on Bombardino, a SantaCruz 52 out of American YC in Rye, NY for 2001-2006 seasons. Buoy and distance racing. 99% of my experience in on the mast. Been out for 2 seasons and feeling rusty. Also guest crew on 12M Intrepid for NYYC Queens Cup 2004. Prefer big boat (42+) racing.   Email is my best contact- sean_flannery@yahoo.com

Posted 29sep09
John Dailey 
 Lot's of racing experience in both dinghies and keelboats.  I usually trim or drive but beggars can't be choosers so I'll take whatever I can get (except sewer). 155 pounds. 23 years of age.  I'm generally available for last minute crew vacancies.  Call any time 918-381-0822. 

Posted 02sep09
Melinda Smith   melinda_smith@yahoo.com  H:305.256.1920  W:305.253.2244 ext. 35032   Race_Committee:    Yes   Crew_list_details:
Raced since 1997 on Biscayne Bay, mostly PHRF boats.  Melges 24, Sonar, Ranger 28, Olsen 28, Tripp 33.  Spinnaker, pit, jib or main trim. 

Peter Wendschuh    wendschuh1@aol.com   Race_on: Moving Party  Experience Melges 24, J/30, Hobie 33 H:305-596-4151  W:305-666-6731  C:305-609-2310

Chris Langdon   clangdon@rsmas.Miami.edu  H:786 512 7530    W:305 421 4614   Race_on: Special Warfare    Prefer_to_crew_on: One Design

Posted 31Aug09|
DAVE KAZNECKI    DKAZNECKI@GMAIL.COM  H:561-702-4600   SAILED OUT OF BAYVIEW YACHT CLUB IN DETROIT AND HAVE RACED MANY SINGLE DAY AS WELL AS PORT HURON TO MACKINAW AND CHICAGO TO MACKINAW RACES.  EXPERIENCE IS MAINLY ON THE BOW AND AS A GRINDER. 

Posted 24Aug09
Juan Mercadal  juanmercadal@aol.com  H:7863575715    Hi all! I am 33 yrs, 6-03, 203 lbs. Sailing since Optimist and never stopped. Done many different boats as 470 and Hobie Cat. Member of the University team of La Rochelle, France, on the First Class 8. Ready to go sailing in any position. I can sail in English, Spanish or French. I live at Brickell close enough to the club to be there in five minutes if last minute crew needed! Hope to sail with you soon! Good winds and great sailing!

Posted 22Aug09
Carlos   carlosaragort@comcast.net  H:954 454 1506 Evening before 8pm   W:305 336 5099  Have experience on J24, J35, Benetau 35, Trip 44 and some other boats.

Robert Schuldenfrei   bob@s-i-inc.com  H:561/582-3340 Morning after 8am       retired computer professional who has sailed all his life.    I am interested, not only in racing, but as an extra pair of hands in a day-sailing setting.  I have raced, back in the day, Blue Jays, 210s, and the Pearson Triton.  You can reach me by phone at 561/582-3340.   I am willing to sail almost anything from a windsurfer to a hundred foot schooner! 

Posted 17Jul09
Anne Biddle 
I have over 10 years of sailing experience, but I've been out of it for a little while.  Looking to get back into this amazing sport in any way, shape, or form!  Would love to be involved with any type of sailing: racing or for pleasure.  Please call me at (401)487-4642 (It's an out-of -state number, but I'm a local)

Posted 02Jul09
Phil Kresge    phil.kresge@yahoo.com     I grew up racing out of the Sarasota sailing squadron.  As a kid racing prams, lasers, sunfish and laser 2's then owned a Johnson 18 and raced that for about 3 years.  Raced J24's for about 6 years and as of the past 8 years raced Escows.  Im new to this area and want to get involved in racing. I will be available.  I am 175lbs and in good shape.   26 years old, been racing my entire life.  954-873-4659 (anytime)

Scott Findley  experience racing J24s, J22s, Snipes, Hampton One Design, 505s and various PHRF boats on the Chesapeake Bay and Hampton Roads.  phone: 561-414-0025  email: findley.scott@gmail.com

Jen Segal    I am new to the south Florida area and seeking opportunities to crew.  I am from the San Francisco bay area and previously lived on the Chesapeake Bay.  I have been crewing on and off for more than 15 years and am familiar with bow, pit, and spinnaker trim positions. I also have off shore delivery experience as crew.  I can be reached at 650.200.6255 or jeasea1@yahoo.com.  Hope to hear from you soon. Thank you.

Posted 30Mar09
Greg Clark  gregdclark@gmail.com   H: 305-305-3909  Evening before 8pm  Have crewed for years on BBYRA but stopped when I had twins for a while. I am looking to get back into the sailing scene. I have been sailing since before I could walk and have experience with various positions where needed.

Eddie Averbuch  e.averbuch@yahoo.com  H: (631) 327-2089   Evening before 8pm    I grew up sailing on the Long Island Sound, a Luders 36'. I have also crewed in Lloyd Harbor Yacht Club, Masthead Cove Yacht Club and Huntington Yacht Club regattas for 4 or 5 seasons. A few years ago I crewed on a J-44 from Rochester, NY to Annapolis, MD. I've been living in Miami for about 1.5 yrs and I'm eager to get back out on the water.

Kevin Kerwin  kevin@kerwinnavalarchitects.com  H: 954 524 9013    Professional Naval Architect, raced 20 weekends a year from 1975-1995 on everything from Y-Flyers, E-Scows, to 1/4, 1/2, 1 tons, Hobie 33's, custom IOR & PHRF boats up to 50 feet. Intermittent racing since then. Have done all from short bay races to (3) Gulfport-Cozumel races. Interested in any regular crew positions, as long as the boat is fast and the crew are determined to win. Can do all positions, excel at sail trim & tactics. Single & available often, but I am self-employed, so work may interfere occasionally.

SVEN BUDZISCH   SBUDZISCH@YAHOO.COM   H: 561-615-1275    CREWED ON MANY SHORT AND LONG CRUISES ON THE GREAT LAKES, THE ATLANTIC AND THE CARRIBEAN, RACED ON INLAND LAKES (LOUISIANA ON J-22 AND THISSELS AND IN THE CARRIBEAN (ANTIGUA RACE WEEK - CRUISER CLASS) SKIPPER MY OWN MACGREGOR 26X IN THE PALM BEACH AREA ON WEEKENDS.

Helmut Besser  hbsailor@hotmail.com   561-776-8634   Have 35 years of sailing experience, and love to race. Raced my own 33ft boat, and cruised the Caribbean. Crewing experience: 5 years on J-35 including many N/A's, 4 years on J33, 3 Years on J-80, J-92, Beneteau 411, some one design. Now racing on 'Second Wind' out of Biscayne Bay YC.  LOOKING FOR A CREW POSITION IN KEY WEST RACE WEEK.

Posted 26Jan09
Jose Cardesin
  jmcardesin@gmail.com   H: 305 7739712 Raced_on: Spain, Beneteau First 40.7

Posted 30Dec08
Sara Armstrong
  Sayre54@hotmail.com  H: 321-693-7813  I am originally from L.I., NY, having sailed on the Great South Bay, since the age of 7. I learned on the one design "Blue Jay". I have experience on several one design boats, but now enjoy crewing on PRHF boats from 25'to 45'. I have previously owned and skippered a 25'O'Day, as well as crewed on a 45' sloop sailing around L.I. to Shelter Island. My experience is as a skipper, navigator, tacktiction and main sail operator. I enjoy racing, but would also like being a crew member while cruising in the Bahamas and Virgin Islands. I am also a terrific cook and licensed Massage Therapist. I can use all of my skills while living aboard a chartering vessel.

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