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This provides a resource for skippers and crew to connect for the 2026 Pacific NW Offshore International Yacht Race.
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| Name | Role | Sailing Experience | Gender | Age | Contact Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tony Phipps | Crew seeking a boat | "Sailing/cruising/chartering/racing since 2010. SaS completed in 2025." | Male | 46 to 60 | Show Contact Info |
| Larisa Fry | Crew seeking a boat | I am fortunate to have competed and won the Vanisle, Patos, Around the County, to name a few.. 2nd in SwiftSure and Southern Straits. Raced on everything from a martin242, J80, J122e, J24, Dufour, riptide50, C and C and much more. | Female | 46 to 60 | Show Contact Info |
| Jason Pardue | Crew seeking a boat | I’ve completed ASA 101, 103 & 104. I have over 1000nm offshore sailing experience in the past year. I currently race weekly on a boat out of Milltown Sailing in Everette WA | Male | 46 to 60 | Show Contact Info |
| Evan Livingston | Crew seeking a boat | Passage making experience, single-handed coastal cruising, multiple seasons of Laser, Thistle and J120 crewing. | Male | 31 to 45 | Show Contact Info |
| Sean Kenealy | Crew seeking a boat | Recently graduated college sailor with lots of dinghy experience. Been crewing on bigger boats the last few years (Beneteau 36.7, J92s, J105s, J109s, Catalina 37s) for any position that was needed. Fairly comfortable with most positions on a boat. Looking forward to being a part of your team as I get more offshore experience. | Male | 18 to 30 | Show Contact Info |
| Scott McMahon | Crew seeking a boat | I have my own small sailboat I take out on day trips, usually solo. I have crewed on 2 boats for Sunday Series racing on the Columbia at RCYC. | Male | 46 to 60 | Show Contact Info |
| Elodie | Crew seeking a boat | 5 years of racing; From Québec to Vancouver. Owner of a 36ftr for the last 5 years. Just done VanIsland360. My skipper is StandBy about doing this race from his boat and I really want to do it so here I am. I would be more than please to beat the wind up the coast for the price of winning ! I just really want to do it. I have passport, easy winter schedule to do some practices. Could just deliver boat before or/and after the race too. Basic skills: Climbing arborist, Advanced First Aid, Avalanche Instructor, Owner of a cleaning company. Give me a call and see how it goes. Thank you. | Female | 31 to 45 | Show Contact Info |
| Gibran Esa | Crew seeking a boat | 32 year old, experienced sailor and racer with over 2,000nm sailed and over 100 days of sea time (all near shore/coastal). Looking to gain more offshore experience. Owner and Skipper of a 1981 Newport 28 Sailboat. Previous race experience includes Swifture (2024, 2025), Round the County (2025), Center Sound Series (2024, 2025), Tri-Island Series (2024, 2025). Certifications include Offshore Safety at Sea, First Aid/CPR/AED, ASA 104. Sailing Resume and certifications available here: https://sailties.net/u/gibran_esa | Male | 31 to 45 | Show Contact Info |
| Philipp Koman | Crew seeking a boat | Currently, I own and race a Catalina on the Puget Sound, year-round. As a kid, I had classical sailing instruction and competed in 420s at my local YC in Buffalo, NY, on Lake Erie. Have sailed on the White, Mediterranean, and Salish Seas. Well versed in mainsail and jib trim. Have medium experience running foredeck for spin. Have previously competed in a multi-day regatta. Reliable night watch, tidy, good cook, hard worker. Love being a part of a team - happy to lead or follow. 28 y/o | Male | 18 to 30 | Show Contact Info |
| Micah | Crew seeking a boat | Happy to help shuttle boats down from the PNW and/or race back up. Love sailing out of our home port of Bellingham on my Hunter 36. Experienced cruiser looking to build offshore experience. Completing SAS in FEB. Working on RYA coastal. | Male | 31 to 45 | Show Contact Info |
| Phoenix Monro | Crew seeking a boat | "Professional sailor with background in dinghy, racing, offshore cruising, and superyacht sailing. Holding RYA YM Offshore and all other pertinent certs. ~6000 NM offshore incl. Atlantic Crossing & SDSA Carribean Rally 2024 Raced under Poul Jensen 1986 olympic gold medalist aboard Danish Blue for 2024/25 season in Antigua 🇦🇬 💙 +12000 NM other sea experience as skipper & otherwise throughout PNW & beyond Happy to hold any position, am young and sprightly. Seeking a competitive boat. " | Male | 18 to 30 | Show Contact Info |
| Alexandria Schmaltz | Crew seeking a boat | 1.5 years, own my own boat docked at RCYC, took ASA 101&103, continued private education with Captain Lilli | Female | 31 to 45 | Show Contact Info |
| Jeremy Hawkins | Crew seeking a boat | ASA 101, 103, 104 and USCG OUPV. 20 years experience WA offshore charter fishing out of Westport and Ilwaco. | Male | 46 to 60 | Show Contact Info |
| Barb Engstrom | Crew seeking a boat | Hello, I've been sailing since I was a kid, and have gotten back into racing over the past few years. I've raced Swiftsure, Van Isle, Patos, Southern Straits as well as local inshore races. I also raced the Uruguay to Cape Town leg of the 2023-2024 Clipper race. I'm comfortable in all areas on board including foredeck, trimming and runners. Helming at night is probably my least favourite spot. In the past year, i've raced on boats from a VXOne (inshore) to a TP52 (Van Isle). I'm easy going, extremely keen and a very positive sailor, willing to do all and whatever needs to get done! | Female | 46 to 60 | Show Contact Info |
| Kevin | Crew seeking a boat | 40+ years of sailing with transpac, trans-pacific and coastal deliveries, VanIsle 360 as experience as solo, crew, skipper, and navigator. Extensive experience with over 10,000 miles, watch schedules, owning and racing my own C&C 43. | Male | 61 to 75 | Show Contact Info |
| Jan Steinbock | Crew seeking a boat | "Sailing since 2010. ASA 104, Safety at Sea (2023), and Maritime First Aid (2023). Navigator and crew 2016 Offshore. Crewed Swiftsure 2014 & 2015. Past Portland area racing crew. Chartered in Greece, Caribbean, Baja, San Juans, and Gulf Islands. Cruised Inside Passage from Port McNeill to Comox. Calm and steady temperament, strong navigation skills. Ready to go offshore again." | Female | 61 to 75 | Show Contact Info |
| Perlla Fonvielle | Crew seeking a boat | 6 years sailing in the Puget Sound, over 1 year racing as Mast, pit, jib trimmer. | Female | 46 to 60 | Show Contact Info |
| Jon Pauletto | Crew seeking a boat | ASA 101,103,104. I have a week of liveaboard experience in the sea of cortez and some experience crewing on the Columbia River. Future boat owner. Lots of off shore MV and fishing experience in Alaska, B.C and Neah bay. Looking to crew and gain more experience while looking for my own boat. Cat dad, no kids. | Male | 46 to 60 | Show Contact Info |
| Christopher Paulsen | Crew seeking a boat | Coxswain Skills Course at Naval Amphibious Base Coronado. Certified Coxswain USMC. ASA 101 Basic Keelboat Sailing. ASA 103 Basic coastal cruising. ASA104 Bareboat Cruising. ASA 105 Coastal Navigation. ASA 106 Advanced Coastal Cruising. ASA ID# 2013009471 Certificate of Training. US Captains Training. Online Masters course. USCG licensed Master 25 Ton Inland Waters. Ref Number 8629905 15 years sailing Columbia river and Puget Sound. | Male | 46 to 60 | Show Contact Info |
| Mary Kasprzak | Crew seeking a boat | 2026 Hamble School of Yachting 17 week PST winter program graduate: RYA Coastal Yachtmaster, 2500 miles in english channel & Solent. | Female | 31 to 45 | Show Contact Info |
| Joel Wragg | Crew seeking a boat | "Hello 2026 Pacific NW Offshore Captains. I’m an experienced sailor and racer with over 7 years and 3,000nm sailed. I can commit to all Puget Sound fleet races leading up to Pacific NW Offshore to allow time to mesh with the rest of the crew. I’m also available to deliver down the coast prerace. Previous race experience includes Swiftsure (5 years), Round the County (5 years), Van Isle 360 (1 year) numerous deliveries around the Puget Sound, Caribbean Sea Crossing, and coastal cruising. Certifications include Offshore Safety at Sea, First Aid/CPR, ASA 101, 103, 104, 114. " | Male | 31 to 45 | Show Contact Info |
| Emily Wood | Crew seeking a boat | I have buoy racing experience in the Puget Sound. Have race crewed on Thunderbird, J30, J35, Catalina 40, Jenneau 50, and Lido 14. I have owned and raced Ericson 29 and Catalina 320. I have not sailed offshore or raced overnight before and would like the experience. Have completed ASA 101-104. Attended Safety at Sea in 2026. I like pit and mast positions. Thanks for your consideration. | Female | 31 to 45 | Show Contact Info |
| Ross Hotchkiss | Crew seeking a boat | ASA 101, 103, plus several years of varied sailing experience | Male | 46 to 60 | Show Contact Info |
| Gabe Hill | Crew seeking a boat | I've been sailing for 17 years with extensive Puget Sound racing experience including Swiftsure, Northern Century, Round the County etc. 2022 Pac Cup class winner. Safety at Sea certified this year. Can perform whatever position is needed. Available for delivery or race, but probably not both. | Male | 31 to 45 | Show Contact Info |
| Craig Brazier | Crew seeking a boat | "Been sailing the last 7 years on my own boat and racing the last 2 years. Based out of Victoria and have done/will be doing Swiftsure, Patos, round saltspring and Southern Straits. Most experience on the bow and spin trim, but comfortable at most positions. Cruised around Vancouver Island summer 2025 on my sailboat with several shorthanded overnight passages. Am fairly comfortable with basic diesel engine repair/troubleshooting and making things work on the fly. I do not get seasick and am very comfortable in strong wind conditions/rough sea state. " | Male | 31 to 45 | Show Contact Info |