St. Croix Sailing Club

Crew Training, 2019

June 8 – 9, and June 22 – 23

St. Croix Sailing Club is offering a class this Spring in the basics of Sailing and Crewing on a variety of racing sailboats.

This class is for you if you have had some sailing experience but would like to become a more effective race crew member.

Never sailed before? We would recommend Saint Croix Sailing School’s Adult Keelboat Certification course. It is a great pre-requisite to SCSC’s Crew Training. Their first session precedes this course, so you can take both in one season.

SCSC’s Crew Training class includes four days of instruction that is split evenly between in-class time and on-the-water practice. Each afternoon you will be assigned to a different skipper and type of boat to practice race maneuvers along with fellow class members, experienced skippers, and experienced crew.

A 60-page handbook will be yours to keep. Morning in-class sessions cover topics such as knots, terminology, skippers expectations, race starts, sails and trim, tactics/strategy and the racing rules of sailing.

Each of the four class days include classroom instruction from 8:00 am until noon followed by on-the-water practice (weather permitting) until around 4:00 p.m. Class sessions are held at the St. Croix Marina in Hudson. A membership in the St. Croix Sailing Club, picnic lunches, and an instructional handbook are included in the course fee.

Class capacity is limited, so register early to guarantee your spot!

Class attendance also include a membership in the St. Croix Sailing Club (Crew Membership or Regular Membership).

You are welcome at all sailing events, as well as complimentary food at beverages on cruises, Beercan parties, and many other events.
Included in the SCSC mailing lists and communications, as well as access to the members-only section of the website.
Regular Membership extends to household members, may compete with your own boat, and more!
See the membership application for additional benefits.

Policies:

Registrations are not guaranteed until payment is received.
Registrations may be cancelled if payment is not received within 7 days of your registration. Instructions for mailing your payment will be provided.

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Name: Walker Stutzman
Message: I began sailing as a kid on Lake Eau Claire (outside of Fall Creek, WI). Did a little sailing in college, and started back up in earnest about ten years ago while in law school. Three years ago, bought a Catalina 22, which I keep at Lake Wissota Yacht Club in Chippewa Falls. Love sailing there, but usually am single-handed cruising and so learned a lot through trial and error, and still know there is a lot I don’t know. I would love to learn more from crewing with some “Old Salts” who actually know what they’re doing.

Crew Experience: Started as pit and rail meat on a Farr 395 out of Norwich CT while living out east. Moved back to Eau Claire and crewed two years on various daysailors on Lake Wissota as sheet trimmer. Moved to Milwaukee and crewed for two years as sheet grinder/pit on a J130; was also shore crew for Race to Mackinac but never got to do the actual run up the Lake. After moving back to the area, I bought my Catalina 22 and have sailed her for coming up on four years. Now don’t let this fool you; I still consider myself a novice who needs to be barked at from time to time and is certainly in need of an education on more- effective race tactics and perfecting trim.

I am Interested in crewing weeknights/Fridays (Beercans, Tuesdays, etc.) and some weekends. Can do Committee Boat as well. Also very (very) interested in crewing for Bayfield Race Week if anyone will have me. Thanks in advance, can’t wait to join you on the water!
Added: 04/05/2019

Name: Last minute Series Race Crew Available
Message: Last minute Series Race Crew available with short notice. I am not available for Beer Can Races, as I Campaign Contessa with friends. But I live in Hudson and with 20 minutes notice I am usually available as an experienced crew to fill any position, including ballast (230 lb). In order I like to crew as, Tactical, Main, Helm, Head Sail, and Foredeck. I have experience on J80, S2, Hunter, Catalina, Ranger, Pacific Sea Craft, Supercat, Hobby, C scow, Xboat, and Sunfish. I am a Red Cross Lifeguard, ASA Sailing Instructor and Coxswain with the Coast Guard Auxiliary. Call, text or Email if you need a last minute replacement. I answer 24/7 as Smooth Sailing Boat Bottoms. http://WWW.Boat-bottom-paint.com
Added: 01/10/2019

Name: Patrick O’Donnell (Race Committee)
Message: The Race Committee is looking for crew on Fridays, Weekends, and Thursdays. No sailing experience is necessary, but you must be comfortable on the water. Minor lifting required (buoys, flags, cans of your favorite beverage). Powerboat driving experience a plus! Need to be at the boat at least 1-hr prior to racing. You will earn the praises of everyone in the club!
Added: 01/10/2019

Name: Andrea
Message: Moved to Stillwater from Traverse City MI. Have some experience sailing on Lake MI and Lake Superior. Looking to learn deep with a boat that shares my passion (and fun) for time on the water. You won’t find a brighter smile, harder worker or more eager learner!
Added: 10/10/2018

Name: Joe
Message: I have some keelboat and beach cat experience…I have a novice friend or two as well that want to get into sailing as well.
Added: 08/30/2018

Name: Perry Clark
Message: Hi…I just got into sailing last fall by purchasing a Montgomery 15. I’ve been out on it this summer about 10 times. I am looking to gain more experience on larger boats and to meet some new sailing friends. I recently joined the club with a Crew membership
Added: 07/28/2018

Name: John N. from Bayport
Message: Looking to get into sailing and would love to learn anything and everything. I live and work in Bayport. We have had a boat on the Saint Croix (Afton) for a number of years and I have been boating since a child on lakes up North. I just never got into sailing and racing… Now\’s the time (at 40). I free up in August 2018 after a family vacation.
Added: 07/12/2018

Name: Terri
Message: I have sailed a few times…would like to be part of the St Croix Sailing Club as a Crew member. Willing to help in all respects of being a member of a team. I have sailed on the Mediterranean, near Croatia and out of San Francisco.
Added: 07/12/2018

Name: Eric Steege
Message: I am looking to crew on Tuesday’s and Fridays and weekend races. I am an experienced sailor with many years on the Saint Croix River and I take orders well.
Added: 06/14/2018

Name: Alan Crookes
Message: Looking to crew this year and get back into sailing and look at the different boats before purchasing one myself. Sailed a lot on lakes in Sea Scouts in my youth and been on a few charters in the Caribbean.
Added: 05/20/2018

Name: Kelly Ann
Message: I am registered for the crew class in June and am new to sailing yet have been around boats and boating to know respect of a boat and its captain as well as other crew members. I listen and am easily trained. I am calm in high stress situations and am proactive. I look forward to meeting members of the St Croix Sailing Club and participating as I am asked. Thank you!
Added: 05/13/2018

Name: Evan Loenser
Message: Hello, 1st time sailor living in Lakeland MN and will be available for Tuesday and Friday night races. I’m 31 and in great shape. Taking the crew training course this summer but only other experience was on a hobie cat. Looking to sail any time!
Added: 04/27/2018

Name: Kris Nelson
Message: Formerly crew on Windrunner and Arrow. Most experience with cabin top & jib trim. Interested in either full-time or sub.
Added: 03/28/2018

Name: Katie Schwister
Message: Hi, I’m looking to join a boat for the upcoming season.
I raced last season with Mike Tennant on Beast as foredeck and the last two seasons in Bayfield, WI on a Tartan 41 as jib trim and foredeck. I will be available all Tuesday races and some Friday/Weekend races (TBD). Please let me know if you have any other questions about my experience. Thanks!
Added: 03/15/2018

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