Crew Wanted & Available

You can now use the MySail App to register your availability as crew or to offer a position on your boat for Bay of Islands Sailing Week. Visit MySail >>

Alternatively, you can advertise here – please email media@bayofislandssailingweek.org.nz with your:

  • Name
  • Contact details (phone/email)
  • Summary of your experience or of the positions you are seeking to fill.

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Crew Available

Name Email Phone Notes
Kathy Claydon kclaydon@gmail.com -- I am from UK but staying in Kerikeri and would like to crew. I previously raced on Starlight Express in 2012.
I race my Arcona 370 in Uk in 2 Handed races such as Fastnet and fully crewed around the buoys.
I am happy to helm, pit, spiny trim or crew boss, i may be physically not strong enough for other trimming.
I would love to participate in this great regatta again
Jared Tomason 021 1441 809 I’m really keen to get on a boat as crew for sail week.
I have sailed on a Ross 930 as crew.
I’ve sailed on some trailer sailors.
I’ve also had a couple of races on a 56 foot yacht.
I’m a very keen sailor and love the sport.
I just need more experience on the water.
Luisa Pelissier moonellie4@gmail.com 0212226773 I have been sailing on dinghies since the age of 6. 
More recently I sailed on Mistrals at the Tamaki Yacht Club when based in Auckland and joined the Whangarei Cruising Club when living in Whangarei. 
Sailed on Y88 and Elliott. 
Iain Grant iLG1@me.com +1 614 284 8198 I am in New Zealand for two months, and have sailed extensively in the last 30 years. Lasers, sailing dinghies, and mid size keel boats (Adams 10, Farr 9.2, Swanson 27) Both racing series and cruising. More recently sailing in Mid West USA a selection of sailing dinghies. Keel boat racing in Tasmania and on the Great Lakes. Can work most positions including foredeck and helm but best suited as general crew until boat and team familiar. Here’s to a great BOI Sailing Week.
Craig Mckeogh mckct@xtra.co.nz 0210746364 10 yrs experience, used to sail wth my father on a 26 footer, sailed dinghies as a kid ( P.Class, Laser, starling and Mistrial)
Simone Allemann tttrusttt@yahoo.co.nz 027 646 1104 Hi, my name is Simone.

I grew up in Hawaii and have lived in Wanaka for past 20 years. I have recently moved up north and stay 5min from here in Opua. I have paddled and sailed internationally and have taught windsurfing and trained on Lasers. I have paddled to compete in the Na Wahine O Ke Kai 80k Molokai Channel crossing 3xs. My last sail was in December from Nelson to Kaiteriteri on an 11 meter.

I am passionate about spending much time on the ocean. I would like to join you for one or all the sailing days of the Bay of Islands Sailing week. I can help crew.

I don’t drink much myself but am happy to provide alcohol, drinks or food.
Andrew Marshall Andrew@yachtsheilah.co.uk 0225 210490 Andrew Marshall 64 , cruising experience,some dinghy racing experience, available for crew

Crew Wanted

Name Email Phone Notes
Grant Stewart b.grant.stewart@gmail.com 022 059 5831 Looking for crew with experience sailing the Bay of Islands to sail 2-handed on a Davidson 31 in Island Racing non spinnaker division. Unfortunately my second crew had to drop out so I'll be sailing single handed unless I can find another. Preferably a local or someone with experience sailing in the BOI who can offer some knowledge of courses, conditions, etc.
Carl Smith dibley38@gmail.com 0274371071 We have had 3 crew who have had to withdraw. Happy to take up to 2 youth sailors. Boat is Formula One, sailing in A division.