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 2026.
| Name |
Age |
Gend. |
Experience |
Contact |
| McLafferty, Josh |
25-44 |
Man |
Hey all!! I'm offshore ready and looking to join a competitive race team!
• 1,000+ hours sailing
• Southern Straits (sisters leg) and coastal racing experience (currently on Allons-Y for the Vancouver series)
• RYA Day Skipper
• Offshore Safety at Sea (current 2026)
• VHF Course
• First Aid & CPR C (current 2025)
I’m physically strong and endurance trained, comfortable as rail meat for long stretches, grinding, trimming support, main. and assisting on foredeck. I stay sharp on night watches and don’t fade when it gets wet and cold.
Professional background as a former saturation diver and underwater welder, very comfortable operating in insane high stress, high pressure, high risk environments for a living. Calm, methodical, team first and always safety prioritized. I take direction well and show up prepared, happy to hit the galley as well for the team.
Fully self-sufficient with full offshore foul weather kit, 170N PDF, tethers, and personal AIS MOB integrated in, all the good stuff..
Looking for a boat that wants to push hard, sail clean, and treat the race seriously. Happy to train beforehand and integrate into the program.
References available if you want.
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| Fagioli, Cassius |
25-44 |
Man |
Good amount of year-round sailing out on Puget Sound: pit, trim, foredeck with asymmetric spinnaker. Some longer cruises. Have offshore safety accreditation. Experience with communications as well. Never been sea sick and I really enjoy when the wind is whipping and we are going fast!
I am a pretty laid back, easy to get along with guy. Physically fit and very eager to learn and sail more. My background is mechanical engineering, HVAC, and rock climbing so sailing was a natural choice once I moved out to Seattle. I would say very competent at repairs and using all kinds of tools. Also love to cook.
Would love to get some more experience and hopefully find a boat to crew on for this race! |
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| Verge, Nate |
25-44 |
Man |
Looking to add to my one Swiftsure experience.
I've been racing in the Pudget Sound for about 15yrs. I've raced on everything from a J22 to a SC70. Besides mid-distance and buoy racing, I've done several RTC's, a Southern Straights, and the inside half of the VanIsle 360.
I can do any position on a boat but I'm most at home on the bow where I've flown just about every headsail available. I can trim main and drive as well.
I worked on Obsession and Neptune's Car at Let's Go Sailing/ Sailing Seattle for 6yrs as a deckhand and 100-ton captain. |
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