Take part in Swiftsure without a yacht...
The Swiftsure Crew Bank allows sailors to post their information for skippers who are looking for extra crew. If you are interested in taking part in Swiftsure but don't have a boat, this is a good way to find a ride.
The following sailors are available as crew during Swiftsure 2025.
| Name |
Age |
Gend. |
Experience |
Contact |
| Matthaei, Spencer |
25-44 |
Man |
Licensed USCG OUPV Captain. Lived aboard tallship SV Alvei for 7 months, crossed Atlantic. Races J24's regularly on Columbia River with Island Sailing Club. Crewed in 2024 Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta on schooner Charm III, first place.
Most of my racing experience comes on J24's; foredeck, pit, and some trimming experience (seeking more).
CPR and First Aid certified.
Rapid learner in dynamic environment. Seeking teamwork/connection, adventure, growth as a mariner, and broadening community. |
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| Snow, Douglas |
45-64 |
Man |
25 yrs racing and cruising and now a sailing instructor with Safety at Sea |
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| Sullivan, Tom |
45-64 |
Man |
I am a weekend solo sailer. Not a racer. Just along for the ride so i can sail my 27' sailboat some day in the race. |
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| poucel, donna |
45-64 |
Woman |
petite and light but mighty woman with 2 yrs racing experience in the South Sound and Swiftsure 2024; foredeck & trim skills, ED doc, looking for a ride! |
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| Policky, Christopher |
15-24 |
Man |
ASA 101,103,104 certified
Sailed for over ten years in the San Juan and Gulf Islands
Soloed in a catalina 22'
I have had experience in night sailing and on the Straight of Georgia
I am confident in my ability to work an A symmetric spinnaker
I am a 22 year old kid that is adventurous and ready to learn new things about racing!
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| Van Fossen, Brenda |
45-64 |
Woman |
I know this is a long shot but here goes. The boat I was expecting to race on had to cancel plans.
Just competed in the Caribbean 600.
Multiple Swiftsure, a couple VI360, TransPac, PacCup, VicMaui.
Lots of buoy racing.
I have a current SAS certificate. |
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