Crew Bank

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.
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.
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!
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!
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.
Vagnetti, Laura 25-44 Woman I have experience club racing out of SNSYC around on Marty (Martin 242, Ben, SNSYC). I have been a crew on Deliverance (S2, Warren and Heather, SNSYC) for Cow Bay, Maple Bay, and CRASH in 2024, as well as for the short course of Round Salt Spring in May 2025. I also have been a crew recently on Jinx (Ross 930, Glenn, Maple Bay) for Round Thethis in May 2025.

I have experience on foredeck with symmetrical spinnakers and trimming the jib, I don't have a lot of experience on the helm or trimming the main.

I am certified with Marine Basic First-Aid, ROC-M, SVOP, Domestic Vessel Safety (MED A1/A2 and A3) and have experience in Search and Rescue.
Brigel, Sophie 25-44 Woman I've been racing on Wednesdays since August 2024 and participated for 6ish weeks during the winter for long distance.
I have experience in spinnaker and asymmetrical trimming and helping with some foredeck work (such as pulling down the spinnaker and jib).
Completed the Offshore Personal Survival Course this year.
Looking to join a crew for Swiftsure or even for some Wednesday racing or weekend/Turkey Head sailing.
Thank you!
Pierce , Elliot 15-24 Man Hi, I have been racing on keelboats for about 2 years and have experience in many different types ranging from 24 to 38 feet. Mostly do foredeck but I'm happy to take on any position, experienced with asymmetric spins and limited exposure to symmetrical. I am 21 and eager to learn and work hard