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.

Yacht Looking for a Crew

Yachr Fez

Casey Bellingham – caseybellingham74@gmail.com

We are looking for people to sail with us. In particular bow type people.  Two or three more. Fairly old school type set up.  In line (ish) rig , runners , spinnakers for downwind , dip pole gybes.

Phone – 0211765494

 

Farr MRX NZ spars and rigging.

Martin Wylie- mrw@xtra.co.nz

In island racing.  Looking for 1 or 2 crew. Experience good but not vital. Need weight!
Contact

021982669

 

Crew Looking for a Yacht

Noah Hastings – noah@itsanewgame.ca

My name is Noah Hastings from Toronto Canada. I am a professional sailor who grew up racing dinghies on the Great Lakes back home. I have been sailing and racing professionally for 2+ years. I’m that time I have raced 2 Caribbean seasons ( including the Caribbean 600). This past season I was the boat captain on a VOLVO 70. I am in Sydney competing in the Sydney to Hobart. Planning to do some travel in NZ in the new year and would love to start with bay of islands sailing week!!

Elsa Sweteham – elsa@swetenham.com

My name is Elsa Swetenham and I am a 23 year old British sailor and racer looking for a spot for Bay of Islands Sailing Week 2025. I grew up racing dinghys in Jersey CI, and have since been racing on a variety of different yachts in the UK, Caribbean and Mediterranean – competing both in inshore and major offshore events (inc. Fastnet, Middle Sea Race and Caribbean 600). My experience ranges from small keelboats, to 80ft yachts. A highlight of my sailing this year has been racing on the 12 meter, Crusader, in Les Voiles de St Tropez and Les Regattes Royales de Cannes, winning overall in the 12 meter class. I am currently in Sydney competing in the Sydney to Hobart race and will be in New Zealand from the New Year. My sailing CV is available upon request.

Phone:  +44(0)7737198299

 

Mark Johnston –markpjohnson001@gmail.com

I’m looking for a trimming crew spot for Bay Week.

I’ve done at least 8 Bay Weeks plus raced and delivered overseas. Currently racing on Apparition and Bullistic in Auckland.

Would prefer to be in one of the Island Racing (with extras) divisions.

Phone: 021 564676

 

Jerome Demangejerdemsailing@gmail.com

I am a French sailor looking for a spot for the Bay Sailing Week., Experienced with over 15 years of competitive sailing and mostly international events. Former member of the French junior national team in 470, with strong skills in strategy, boat handling, and teamwork. Competent in various positions, including helm, trimmer, and tactician. Open to contributing to any role that enhances team performance during the Bay Sailing Week 2025.

Phone: 021 020 01348

 

Erin Middlehurst – elmiddlehurst@gmail.com 
Experienced bow with lots of racing on 25-45ft boats, 65kgs, quick. Race primarily on a Farr30 but offshore experience on Sydney38s, Farr40s, various cruiser racers and delivery experience. Live in Sydney but will be in Auckland for the SailGP and keen to extend out the trip with a race week – if the boat is coming from Auckland would also be happy to help sail a boat up. Happy to help with boat maintenance and splicing.

 

Luca Igor – luca_igor@yahoo.com

My name is Luca, a 32-year-old man who’s always up for a new adventure, and I’m ready to dive headfirst into life at sea as part of a yacht crew. This would be my first time as a crew member, but I’m in it for the long haul—I’m excited to learn, grow, and make this lifestyle my own. I’m hands-on, passionate, and not afraid to roll up my sleeves to get the job done. With a background in martial arts, I’m disciplined, hardworking, and great at staying cool under pressure. Open to contributing to any role that enhances team performance during the Bay Sailing Week 2025.
Phone:  0211777444

Kristin Norget  – knorget@icloud.com

Hello, my name is Kristin Norget, a sailor fm the west coast of Canada. My experience is with Flying 15s mostly but I’ve crewed for club racing on bigger boats as well. I’ve come to NZ for a month specifically to deepen my sailing experience! Please message me if I can be of help or even as ballast on yr boat!  Thanks!!

Phone: 0223961154

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