Crew Wanted: Ocean Racing - Cronulla, Sydney, Australia

[Ozbullwinkle]

We are looking for some additional offshore crew for Saturday racing on a Farr 44 ocean racer which has previously raced in the Kenwood Cup in Hawaii and also the Japan Cup with the previous owners.

"Sea Hawk" is a good performer and is constructed from kevlar and nomex foam and is in full race fitout and is always one of the front runners in the Cronulla SC fleet. She has a good turn of speed and performs well on all points of sail but goes particularly well to windward in winds of 25+ knots where she really comes into her own when the light weights in the fleet fall away.

We race on every second Saturday and our races are predominantly in the waters offshore of Botany Bay and Sydney Harbour but some races take us up to Broken Bay and down to Wollongong. We also do the occasional offshore long haul race like the Coffs Harbour series.

We would prefer if you already have some sailing experience and know that you do not suffer from sea sickness. If you do not have sailing experience other relevant offshore experience, like offshore fishing would be advantageous and we would be prepared to train you in sailing skills if you are keen and reliable and show some committment to becoming part of the regular race crew but we do not expect that you will be able to make it to every race but the more the better.

Here is some good footage of our delivery trip from Coffs Harbour back to Port Hacking. The footage shows us approaching Port Stephens and reaching under a jib top doing SOG of 15 knots which was a great ride.

YouTube - Sea Hawk: Farr 44. Jib Top Approaching Port Stephens (Steve Steering)

Please let me know if you are interested,

Steve

[cabmerlot]

Hi Ozbullwinkle

I am keen to join you.

I have sent you an email with all my relevant details.

Geoff

[porthacking]

Hi
I would be interested in crewing with you.
I have had some limited sailing experience but plenty of power boat experience.
I currently own a Power Cat which is moored in the Hacking .
Ive seen your boat out & about & i am currently a boating member at RMYC & social member at Cronulla Sailing club.
You would find me to be a reliable & willing crew member.
Please let me know if you are still looking for Crew.
Thanks.

[Ozbullwinkle]

Originally Posted by cabmerlot

Hi Ozbullwinkle

I am keen to join you.

I have sent you an email with all my relevant details.

Geoff

Hi Geoff,

It was good speaking to you and I look forward to meeting you for a trial sail during our next race this coming Saturday. I'll give you a call with furher details regarding the arrangements in a day or so.

All the best,
Steve

[Ozbullwinkle]

Hi porthacking,

Thanks for responding and expressing your interest. Can you please send me an email (click on my username to do this) to provide me with any other info and your contact details so that I can give you a call & discuss this further.

Regards,
Steve

[Ozbullwinkle]

Hi porthacking,

Looking forward to meeting you this coming Saturday when you join us for the Wedding Cake Island race.

Regards,
Steve