Crew Page

Are you looking to crew on a boat and/or are not part of the club? We may have a spot for you! Fill out the “Crew Looking for boats form” and your information will be posted. (click the “read more” link below)

Are you a Skipper looking for crew? Fill out the “Boats Looking for Crew” form and your information will be posted. (click the “read more” link below)

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Crew Training

St. Croix Sailing Club

Crew Training

June 9 – 10, and 23 – 24

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. The 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 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.

The class is limited to 8 students this year, so register early to guarantee your spot!

You may register in two ways:

Class + Crew Membership (for individuals)
- This registration entitles you the class plus all the benefits of being a Crew Member in the club.
- Crew members are welcome at all sailing events, as well as complimentary food at beverages on cruises, after Beercan races, and many other events.
- You will be included in the SCSC mailing list, and have access to the members-only section of the website.
Class + Regular Membership (for families, dedicated sailors, or boat owners)
- This registration entitles you to the class plus all the benefits of being a Full Member in the club.
- Discounts on Crew Training are available to others in your household.
- All members of your household are considered members of SCSC!
- May bring your own boat to over 17 events. (optional)
- You (and your household) are entitled to food and 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.
- See the membership application for many more 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. You may pay online now, or by check through mail. Instructions for mailing your payment will be provided.

Crew Training registration is no longer available. Class is sold out.

Boats Looking for Crew

Name: Athena. S2 7.9
Message: Friday night Beercan races.
All skill levels accepted.
Added: 05/17/2018

Name: Hakuna Matata
Message: Looking for 2-3 crew members to race on J-24.
Added: 05/16/2018

Name: Harmony
Message: Harmony needs crew for Fri night beercan races, weekend races and cruises. No experience required.
Added: 05/29/2017

Name: Committee Boat
Message: The Race Committee needs reliable folks to help out on Tuesdays and/or Fridays. No experience necessary. Need to be at boat by 5:15pm (St. Croix Marina). Beverages and snacks provided!
Added: 05/13/2018

Crew Looking for Boats

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

Name: Perry
Message: I am a fit, recently retired UWRF professor recently moved to Lakeland MN. Completed the Lake Calhoun keel boat class this summer and would like to gain more experience sailing and talking to experienced sailors before buying a starter boat, hopefully yet this fall.
Added: 09/22/2017

Name: Karen
Message: I have been taking a few sailing (dingy) lessons, and used to sail as crew as a child and young adult with family on a river and sea, but I am a beginner with much to learn. Would like to get some experience and be on the river. I’m sixty, fit, healthy, and can swim! I live in Stillwater and close to the river.
Added: 07/19/2017

Name: Grant Conklin
Message: I’m new to sailing, and available to help crew your boat. I can follow instructions, have a willingness to learn, and average athletic ability.
Added: 07/07/2017

Name: Barb Hunter
Message: Would like to crew. Ready, willing, and able! Live 10 min. away in River Falls.
Added: 06/06/2017

Name: John T
Message: Hi, looking to join a boat as a crew member this season. Was recommended to join this group by a friend who is an active crew member with this club. I am an engineer who is good at problem solving and very mechanically inclined. I can be of help in any capacity. I am competitive and have a ski racing background, so I am experienced in looking at ways to improve and cut time. I’d like to gain experience in sailing and aspire to doing some extended sailing trips around the world (Puget Sound for starters, Mediterranean, and the UK). I look forward to joining your boat as a crew member and winning some races!
Added: 05/07/2017

Name: Kevin
Message: Looking to join Tuesday night races again. I bring beer and lots of cruising experience. http://www.CoolChange.Life
Added: 05/03/2017

Name: Mark
Message: Experienced sailor cruising and racing. Looking to have fun and have a competitive spirit. Live nearby, good availability. Was a lead captain on Trans Superior race, some river buoy racing, Merchant Marine officer with lots of professional experience, built 2 boats, lots of chartering international, national, and local.
Added: 05/02/2017

Name: Brian Tjosvold
Message: A few years sailing experience in the ‘Mid-Distant Fleet’ of Bayfield Race Week. Haven’t buoy raced in several years.
Added: 04/25/2017

Name: Michael
Message: Limited experience, but eager to learn. Willing to help where needed! Available most weekends and weekday evenings. Sound swimmer, good humor, not afraid to work hard. 5’11” 165 lbs.
Added: 04/03/2017

Name: Kate Watson
Message: Looking to help crew! Wanting to learn and always willing to help where needed.
Added: 10/03/2016

If you are a club member and would like to contact anyone in the above list, fill out the Contact Us form and request to contact a person in this list. Please include the name of the person above.