Skippers, here is a list of crew looking for a ride for 2025.
| Name | |
| Malik Sayadi | |
| maliksayadi@gmail.com | |
| Phone | |
| 6043962180 | |
| Message | |
| Offshore Experience – Swiftsure x 2, Southern Straights x 1 (not offshore but 8 years of Wednesday nights at RVYC) No relative certificates, happy to acquire relevant ones on request Crew Position – Experience is on bow/mast. Happy anywhere. |
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| Name | |
| Matthew Bacon | |
| mbacon@gmail.com | |
| Phone | |
| 250-812-4953 | |
| Message | |
| I have participated in the past 4 Van Isle 360 races, as well as many of the other significant events in the PNW. I race my own boat (an Olson 911) fairly regularly, but decided it wasn’t quite the right boat for this event.
I have the two day Offshore Personal Survival Course, VHF and PCOC, but otherwise minimal official qualifications. I can do any position, but am generally happier further back on the boat – driving, trim, or tactics. |
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| Name |
| nikko shankman |
| nikkoshankman@gmail.com |
| Phone |
| 2503002218 |
| Message |
| looking to commit for next years race 2025 with my boyfriend, Jesse. We both have our coastal nav, vhf & day skipper. im working with a sail company getting my captains license this summer and other courses. we both love racing, hobies and keelboats. What used to be a hobby is now turning into our job and the adventure is just beginning! We spent 6 weeks in Panama sailing and this last winter sailing Maldives crossing 18days to Africa. We have over 3000nm each so far. We would love love love to commit and join a boat early so we can plan it all in.
happy winds 🙂 |
| Name |
| Mike Furey |
| mikejfurey@outlook.com |
| Phone |
| 6043888874 |
| Message |
| Completed 5 day live aboard basic cruising, VHF marine certified, near completion of basic coastal navigation, three day live aboard training, wilderness first aid, anticipate completion of 5 day live aboard intermediate cruising and bare boat skipper certification Fall 2024, owned 17 ft day sailer, participated in commercial fishery. |
| Name | |
| Barb Heinonen | |
| Barbheinonen@gmail.com | |
| Phone | |
| 250.504.0304 | |
| Message | |
| Hi! I have over 5000nm, including racing from Uraguay to Cape Town, which included participating in all roles (galley, cleaning, maintenance, basic navigation and of course sailing). I have my RYA sea survival, RYA Competent Crew, IYT radio, HAM radio, and will be completing my IYT bare boat skipper training this fall. I’m comfortable in all roles, however do love the pointy end! I’m a happy sailor with an enthusiastic attitude, willing to do whatever needs to get done. I also live up on Quadra island so am very familiar with the currents around Seymour. Thanks! | |
| Name | |
| CLIFFORD R COLLIER | |
| CLIFFCOLLIER1952@YAHOO.COM | |
| Phone | |
| 5733159772 | |
| Message | |
| I am 72 years old, veteran, state trooper, US Park Ranger, UN Police (now retired but summer gig currently a mountain backcountry volunteer), physically fit, never been sea sick. I have never sailed; always wanted to… can you steer me toward a Captain that wants a hard working, quick learning, resourceful and dependable old man? | |
| Name |
| Anya Codack |
| acodack@gmail.com |
| Phone |
| 604-417-0809 |
| Message |
| Offshore sailing – about 400-500 nm (part of west coast of Van Isle & Caribbean delivery) VARC races including Southern Straits, Cascadian Convoy Certificates – Safety at Sea (recently expired/will renew before May 2025) Crew Position – comfortable with any position, good at pit/helm/whatever needs doing |
| Name |
| James Volkers |
| jamesvolkers@gmail.com |
| Phone |
| 2502189319 |
| Message |
| Healthy 56 year old who has only missed one Van Isle 360 in its history! Last Van Isle, I was lucky enough to part of the Joyride Team as mainsheet/helm/tactician. Previous years included jobs as skipper on Mad Max (1999), and Occam’s Racer, and Nav/Tactician/helm on most other trips around the island. (Time Bandit, Cassiopeia, Crossfire, Tripp Tease, Serenite, Joyride. ) I have a current Offshore Personal Survival Course (May 2023)Comox Bay Sailing Association boat of the year trophy 2024 with my martin242 “Dingo I look forward to yet another awesome time! |
| Name |
| Eugene Reynolds |
| ereynolds0177@gmail.com |
| Phone |
| 3609153545 |
| Message |
| Interested in crewing (any position) on the VanIsle360 in 2025. I live in the PNW, been sailing most of my adult life. I hold a USCG 50T Master’s License with Sailing Endorsement and ASA101/103/104/105/106/107/201/203/204/205/206 ratings. I’ve lived aboard and sailed approximately 10,000 ocean miles from SE Alaska, PNW, West Coast, Mexico, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Caribbean, and SE US coast. Military veteran and helicopter pilot for 25+ years. I am a hard worker, funny, a good conversationalist, and good in the galley as well. I live on Whidbey Island and able to meet and sail prior to committing. |
| Name |
| paul hanson |
| ph_09@me.com |
| Phone |
| 206.406.5369 |
| Message |
| one return delivery honolulu>anacortes, J36. N100, RTC, swifture and southern straights a few times. sometimes as owner, other as crew. owner of a J29 (13 yrs) and J35 (3 yrs +). i’m a pretty versatile, and chill problem solver under sail. |
| Name |
| Jesse Girard |
| jesseclaygirard@gmail.com |
| Phone |
| 4169179122 |
| Message |
| No offshore experience but I have taken my Basic Cruising Standard and im race sailing every weekend with a dream of becoming a long distance sailor. Will work anywhere on the boat. Im a carpenter and handy. |
| Name |
| Andrew T Copson |
| acopson01@gmail.com |
| Phone |
| 6048161795 |
| Message |
| Offshore Sailing Experience: – 2017 Van Isle 360 – crew member aboard Paragon – 2017 Honolulu to Vancouver – 12 days aboard Kinetic 5 – Additionally, I have extensive offshore experience on motor yachts. Certificates Held: Crew Position Desired: Pit or Main Trimmer Age: 37 Thank you for considering my application. |
| Name |
| Sarah Hamel |
| sarahtacoma88@gmail.com |
| Message |
| Safety at Sea certificate (2024); 2 trips SJI to Port Hardy (Garcia 45 + 50ft catamaran); Swiftsure 2023 (Express 37); Seattle to San Fran 2023 (J-42); ASA-106 completed. |
| Name |
| MIKE B CAIN |
| MIKEBCAIN@GMAIL.COM |
| Phone |
| 2062659459 |
| Message |
| 100-ton Offshore Masters Lic. 1000’s of miles off-shore in mostly cruising boats. Competitive J105 owner and former Commodore of the Sloop Tavern Yacht Club. Handy with fixing things, rigging, and repairs. Trimmer/driver and I have a good friend who is available as a roadie with a van. I did the race at the last edition. Loved it! |
| Name |
| James E Wilson |
| james@jamesewilson.com |
| Phone |
| 7789971038 |
| Message |
| Offshore Experience: Many years & nautical miles recreationally & professionally on various yachts and seas – including BC (/PNW) Coast Tacoma to Ketchikan, Europe, USA/Bahamas/Caribbean, North Sea, English Chanel / The Solent. Relevant Certificates Held: Commercially Endorsed MCA/RYA Offshore Yacht Master 200GT. GMDSS-GOC, STCW, BCEMA-EMR Medic, Yacht – MCA AEC (Engine) & UK B-TECH Electrical & Mechanical Engineer. Crew Position Desired – All / any, including Skipper. Personal: Excited for my first Van Isle 360; I’m a safe, relaxed/ calm/ softly-spoken, capable and confident offshore sailor with at least a half-decent sense of humour, healthy appetite for winning, good food/ company, rotating (watch) positions and a few nice post race beers and laughs among friends. And gratefully look forward to hearing from and sailing with you. Thank you. |
| Name |
| James Dunnigan |
| james@ctrl-alt-delete.ca |
| Phone |
| 6046988095 |
| Message |
| Good Day,
Happy, positive, experienced crew member available. I have around 8000 miles logged, Approximately 50% is solo. I’ve circumnavigated Van isle 3x (2 of those solo), Haiti Gwaii 2x (1 solo), Bay of Biscay crossing, Vigo to Gran Canary, St Maarten Heineken Race. Happy to join any team in any roll. Im a boat owner and I have my RYA Coastal Cert as well as my radio cert. Basic First Aid cert but worked for Blackcomb Ski Patrol for 10 years so plenty of experience from that. Thanks for your consideration. |
| Name |
| Ellen Berry |
| e.berry4@gmail.com |
| Phone |
| 2072368000 |
| Message |
| I sail in northeast Maine – Penobscot Bay. Also transatlantic sail Cadiz on 37 Cal with 2 friends. I’m competent crew and more.
I’ve sailed the North Sea in rainy weather and loved it all Please add me to your crew. I cook clean and sail all with a GREAT attitude and joy. Ellen Berry 119 rebel hill islesboro, Maine 04843 207-236-8000 texts work . |
| Name |
| Bruce Reid |
| brucegreid@gmail.com |
| Phone |
| 3602010307 |
| Message |
| Raced full course in Van Isle 360 in 2011 on Ion, a Benateau 43. Raced Vic Maui in 2016 on Ion Raced Swiftsure just about every year since 2002 Actively race Eagle my International Dragon out of RVYC. Actively race Etchells and an S2 9.1 in Bellingham, WA Did safety at sea about 2015; will do 2 day class as soon as possible. I prefer trimming and helm. I do bow on Etchells, sometimes pit on S2. |
| Name |
| Mat McComas |
| mccomasmt@gmail.com |
| Phone |
| +18082303632 |
| Message |
| Experienced sailor looking to crew. Currently living in Hawaii where I’ve done a lot of offshore/inter island sailing/racing. We just sold our Beneteau 473. I am a professional electrician/marine systems technician so I would be able to help keep the boat running through the race. I have been racing sailboats continuously since 2006. Participated in the 2019 Transpac as a helmsman/trimmer on an Andrews 70. Willing and able to do any position onboard. |
| Name |
| Chris Volkers |
| csoccer1232@gmail.com |
| Phone |
| 250-740-5943 |
| Message |
| Done inside legs of van isle before. Southern straits, round salt spring
Have advanced marine first aid, looking at getting my Offshore survival course but do not have it yet. Willing to do which ever position I’ve done them all a bit; bow, pit, main, helm, etc |
| Name |
| Scott Helton |
| scott.helton@svhmanagement.ca |
| Phone |
| 7782574648 |
| Message |
| Hi,
Im fairly new to sailing but I do have some experience. I have helped deliver a catamaran to the bahamas from france last winter and am signed up for the 2025-26 edition of the clipper round the world race (legs 7 &8) and have completed 2 levels of training as of writing this. I can put you in touch with the training skippers if you would like. I open to honing my skills in whichever crew position you have available. |
| Name |
| Élodie Brousseau -Gaumond |
| elodie.brousseau@hotmail.ca |
| Phone |
| 5812466979 |
| Message |
| Hi,
I am Elodie. I have been racing for the last 4 years on somewhat small boat, 28 to 42ft sailboat. On top of that, I have a sailboat with my partner. A C&C 36ft 1981. We’ve been cruising around for the last 4 years. I have my OFA 3 up to date. If I am not sailing I am a climbing arborist and I teach Avalanche Training. |
| Name |
| Brian R Blunt |
| greatfulbrian@gmail.com |
| Phone |
| 2505802279 |
| Message |
| CERTIFICATIONS:
PCOC. EXPERIENCE: I have been racing for many years. I have done many overnight races. I have sailed around Vancouver Island before I have over 4,000 nm of sailboat racing. I am comfortable in all posotions. Yours truly, Brian Blunt |
| Name |
| Jon Erlandson |
| jon.o.erlandson@gmail.com |
| Phone |
| 4257723557 |
| Message |
| Offshore Sailing Experience – leg 6 of the Clipper Around the World race (North Pacific)
Relative Certificates Held – RYA Competent crew, RYA small craft basic sea survival Crew Position Desired – Pit |
| Name |
| Brittany Kroetsch |
| blkroetsch@gmail.com |
| Phone |
| 6043532818 |
| Message |
| Looking to Join a Crew for Van Isle 360!
I’m an experienced and versatile sailor eager to join a crew for the Van Isle 360. Here’s a bit about me: Certifications: ROCM, Safety at Sea, PCOC Experience: I’m comfortable in various positions on the boat but typically find myself on foredeck or trim. I bring a great personality, sense of humour and enjoy working with teams that play well together, value safety, and ensure everyone is comfortable for the journey. I’m looking forward to an adventurous experience and further expanding my sailing knowledge. If you’re seeking a reliable and enthusiastic crew member, I’d love to connect! Feel free to reach out to discuss further |
| Name |
| Richard Bigley |
| bigleyre@gmail.com |
| Phone |
| +01 360 485-2761 |
| Message |
| Experienced with offshore sailor and racer, sail repair, navigation, system maintenance, love to cook underway. Willing to split time onboard with road crew. Forty years’ experience as boat owner and racer, 12,000+ nm offshore including Clipper round the world (Seattle to Liverpool) on the 2017/18 edition and recent trips Iceland to Greenland and the Scottish Outer Hebrides on 68 and 60 footers. 15 + Swiftsure races on 5 different boats. USA sailing safety at sea certificate. One-month offshore sail traing with Clipper, Gosport U.K. Currently race and cruise on our boat Jolly Rumbalow a C&C34+. Sail about 2,000 nm per year in the Salish sea. I am very convertible with racing rules, close quarters boat handling, night sailing, navigation, boat systems management, offshore sailing. No medical conditions, seasickness or dietary restrictions. 68-year-old retired research scientist, agile and strong. Easy going and adaptable. |
| Name |
| Charlotte Silverman |
| charlotte0267@gmail.com |
| Phone |
| 8044809015 |
| Message |
| Offshore Sailing Experience – 5000 nm Offshore Racing – Annapolis Maryland to Bermuda & Delivery Back – 2022 – Southern Straits 2023 Offshore Deliveries – Hampton Virginia USA to Marsh Harbor Abaco Bahamas – 2024 – Halifax NS Canada to Portland Maine USA – 2024 – Annapolis to Rhode Island USA – 2021 – St Thomas Caribbean to Hampton Virginia USA – 2020 Certificates – Offshore Safety-at-Sea 2022 – First Aid 2023 – US Sailing Basic Keelboat Instructor Certification Crew Position Any position but generally better with main/jib trim & helming. Foredeck/Bow experience with symmetrical spinnaker. |
