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Old 25-11-2016, 11:05   #1
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Crew "Wanted" and "Available?"

I have read the Crew Forum for years and have always wondered why active CF members do not occasionally/regularly post for positions needed on their boats or as crew on others boats? This would seem a great resource for those who need a hand, at times, or others who might want to sail in other parts of the country/world. At least there would be an indication of personality type and relative competence levels. Any ideas?
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Old 25-11-2016, 13:04   #2
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I have posted on there a few times both looking for crew and looking to sail. It has limited usefulness IMHO. It did work out once for me when I bought my boat, but 95% of the time you just never get a reply. Part of the issue seems to be timing for getting it to work, but most of the time you just never hear anything.

I am looking for crew out of Puerto Rico this sailing season a few different times and also for late season to move the boat to Florida. My wife and I sail when ever we can and I like to have a third person with us as docking and and longer sails are taxing with just two on our size boat. We can do it most times but can be a challenge if weather is rough. So a third experienced person is nice to have along most times.
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Re: Crew "Wanted" and "Available?"

Normally don't need anybody, but posted for crew once when I needed to bring my new-to-me cat across the Gulf of Mexico. Got lots of intelligent replies, and ended up with a young ex-marine who was great crew, and ended up buying my old boat.
Can't beat that lol.
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Re: Crew "Wanted" and "Available?"

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Normally don't need anybody, but posted for crew once when I needed to bring my new-to-me cat across the Gulf of Mexico. Got lots of intelligent replies, and ended up with a young ex-marine who was great crew, and ended up buying my old boat.
Can't beat that lol.
I've been trolling around looking for just that sort of post. I just purchased 22' Santana in Portland, OR and have no experience AT ALL, but would like to find someone in area interested in trading some experience for use of my boat?
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I have posted on there a few times both looking for crew and looking to sail. It has limited usefulness IMHO. It did work out once for me when I bought my boat, but 95% of the time you just never get a reply. Part of the issue seems to be timing for getting it to work, but most of the time you just never hear anything.

I am looking for crew out of Puerto Rico this sailing season a few different times and also for late season to move the boat to Florida. My wife and I sail when ever we can and I like to have a third person with us as docking and and longer sails are taxing with just two on our size boat. We can do it most times but can be a challenge if weather is rough. So a third experienced person is nice to have along most times.
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