Whidbey Island Race Week

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This page is intended to help connect people who are looking for a ride and boats looking for crew. Please note that this is intended to be only a bulletin board and we will not assign people to boats and vice versa.

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Alex Knox
knoxja@guilford.edu
510 407 1926 advanced CA SF bay grown bowman. 9yrs of RYC junior sailing experience. big boat racing includes 3 StFYC Big boat series, Pac Cup, Coastal Cup, 2 Spin Cups, and countless SF bay regattas. was recently trimmer on Farr 36 in Delta Ditch Run, and doing bow this weekend in Sperry NOOD regatta on an Express 37. i enjoy laid back fun loving boats and crews but i am very comfortable in competitive settings. dependable and hardworking before and after races.

Andrea Sullivan
9ktfor@gmail.com
425-248-8701 beginner I have taken this week off from work. Now I just need a boat. Energetic, hard working woman willing to do any position. Cruised on a Gulfstar 50' Ketch for 2 seasons, day sailed on a San Juan 25, cruised on a J-30 spring through fall of last year, raced one summer on a Newport 28 MKII (pit, grinded and trimmed) last summer.

Bernadette Kerrigan
bernadettekerrigan@unwired.com.au
612 419695922 intermediate I will be in Seattle visiting my daughter. Have sailed for 8+ years. I sail on a classic woden boat (34 feet)out of SASC.com.au on Sydney Harbour, we won the club championship this year. Happy to grind, sheet work and drinks waiter. Would love to join in race week.

Brandon Summers
bsummers48@gmail.com
3606611127 beginner Been racing on a Santa Cruz 27 for a couple months on the foredeck and am capable of moving around to different spots on the boat. Looking for a place to gain some more race time!

Bryce Donovan
dunnabhain@gmail.com
503-927-1615 beginner Good attitude and willing to work hard, I have most of my experience as a grinder but know a little foredeck (spinnaker work) and don't mind serving as rail meat (170 lbs.). Most race experience on a J- 24 (8 races) and Hunter 28.5 (2 races) on the Columbia River in Portland. Only available Friday.

Daniel Fourcroy
dfourcroy@gmail.com
(805) 235-5197 beginner I have experience sailing a hobie 16 and a few other small boats. I am energetic and a quick learner.

David Senness
daves@sennesscpa.com
952-215-6826 beginner Skipper Ensign on Lake Minnetonka, MN races since 1979. Crew on Tartan 10 in races on Lake Michigan out of Chicago Yacht Club including Tri-State.

Eric Walther
ericwalther007@yahoo.com
949-551-1405 advanced I am a seasoned sailor looking for a crew position. I have over 20 years sailing experience on the ocean. I can navigate, trim sails, and tell sea stories or jokes all day and into the night. USCG 100 TON LICENSE.

Ethan Beyer
penguinnator@gmailcom
314-603-6246 beginner

Fernando Castro
nando90s@yahoo.com
425-344-6165 intermediate I been sailing since 1984, I been in many races in the puget sound, Attended raceweek in the mid 80s for a few years. owned my own sailboat for many years, I will be be able to crew on Wed,Thur & Friday. I can do most tasks on a sailboat. let me know If I can help.

Jenn Ballinger
jennballinger@gmail.com
novice I've only been sailing on the Duck Dodge in Seattle (I usually help trim the 32ft sailboat we race), so I have very little experience but I'm learning. I'm easy going, fun, a fast learner and willing to work! I will be available the whole week.

Jerry von Gohren
jerry@home-ed-pro.com
9522009236 intermediate Puget Sound ( lived there and travel back to race when ice boating is only Minnesota option) RTC, Time Bandit, Synge VicMaui, Black Watch Swiftsure, N Juvenis Protection Isl, Concubine Foul Weather Bluff, Synge Many SSSS, CYC, CYCT, TYC, SYC races on various boats Lake Minnetonka (past 40 yrs) Regular crew on Capri25 Also J24, Sonar, Ensign Cruised Atlantic coast & Key West Primarily Spin/Trim (or Rail Meat) Learned to sail in U (College) of Puget Sound club, then discovered keel boats at TYC USCG-R SONAR & Boating Safety background

Jonathan Mooneyham
jonathan.mooneyham@gmail.com
beginner Sailed various boats under 22' for 3 years, including sloops and a 18' Hobie-cat. Looking to learn how to crew for larger boats and races.

Kathy Kushner
kathykushner@shaw.ca
604-809-6599 beginner 5+ yrs racing experience in Vancouver. Includes J30, T-Bird, Farr30, Martins, Olson 30, San Juan 24 most experience on a 33 ft DB1. Usual position as trimer. Have done around the cans and distance. Have the week off for Whidbey and would love to spend it racing.

Kim Anthon
kim@advancednetworkcomputing.com
916-265-3659 novice Last time I sailed was in 1997 and I was the "Galley Wench." Looking to get on the water and have some fun with very minimal sailing knowledge/experience.

kyle Robinson
kyle.robinson46@gmail.com
250-592-5008 intermediate Hello, I am currently looking for a crew opportunity on a boat as either a grinder or foredeck position. I race at the Royal Victoria Yacht club and will be coming over for the week to find a boat to race. Many Thanks, Kyle

Lisa Hodges
lhodges@lclark.edu
401-743-7713 advanced I grew up sailing in Newport, RI. Dinghy raced 4 years in high school (New England Women's Champs '07, Team Race Champs '06) & 2+ years college in 420s, FJs, and Lasers. I have experience as both skipper and crew. I sailed the '04 Newport-Bermuda and raced on a Cal 20 last summer and am currently teaching sailing in Portland, OR. I would really love to sail on a Melges, but any big boat experience will be appreciated!

Lisa Springford
mindover_matter@hotmail.com
250-891-7765 beginner 31 years old, strong, fit, motivated and concentrated. 7 Years experience, crew on Kirby 30 fractional, Hotfoot 30, Martin 24/2, Melges 24, Jespersen 30, Beneteau 35S, Cal 20. Live on coast of Victoria, BC, Canada. Can stay entire week, very enthusiastic and optimistic person. Raced WIRW 2009.

Maija Holston
sea4me2@gmail.com
520-907-4090 advanced Have raced WIRW for 10 years as skipper and crew. Experienced and knowledgable about area but have not been a sailboat for a year. Can do just about anything motivated to win and happy just to be on the water!

Paul Hirsh
hirsh.p@gmail.com
2538519680 beginner prefer to crew on FT10, grinder ,trimmer,foredeck.

Peg Johnson
seismokid@gmail.com
206-650-2689 beginner AVAILABLE ALL WEEK.... plus Sunday for practice....... Committed, loyal, competitive, fun, easy-going, and happy. I am pitmaster of the mighty Wings, J/29. During J/Fest, we got eight firsts out of eight races. I usually do pit, but I have also trimmed jib and kite and done mast and almost everything else. Mostly I've sailed on the J/29 and a J/35 (Great White), but I've also sailed on quite a few different boats, including Last Tango/ Panic/Delirium/Usawi (J/105s), White Cloud (Cookson 12 m), Roxanne (J/125), Ballistic (Melges 32), Turicum (C&C 44), Carene (X119), and Mad Max (Davidson 40). ...........seismokid@gmail.com ...........cell 206-650-2689

Ramona Barber
rbbarber@gmail.com
206-851-4631 beginner I've been sailing for 8 years. I started on dinghys and mostly sail J-24s now. I've just started racing (J-24s) the last few years, and at 23 years and 140 lbs I'm normally in the bow. I'm easygoing, athletic and a quick learner.

Robert Schueler
captainbob999@gmail.com
206-799-1513 intermediate 20+ years of sailing Puget Sound races in everything from dinghys to 50 footers. I have raced a number of Race Weeks and I can fill most positions on the boat from main/trimmer/pit to foredeck and have lots of bouy racing experience. I am a fun, easygoing and social Seattle guy. Looking to crew for several days at the first of the week - prefer mon/tue/wed? Thanks

Ron Anderson
ronandcj@prodigy.net.mx
425 329-4830 advanced Now live in Puerto Vallarta, recently raced MEXORC. Owned 4 sailboats over the years, Raced NW for 20 years. Owned and campaigned "Sharkey" in the 80's. Sailed everything from 5o5s to Maxis. Can handle any position. Sailed ten past WIRWs. Lots of hardware. Like to drink champagne...

Russell Burke
burkerussell@hotmail.com
(503) 807-6416 intermediate I've grown up sailing in the Portland J24 fleet and sailed the youth laser circuit in the Northwest. I've spent the last four years sailing FJs at OSU. Looking forward to getting back in keel boats. I can fill in any spot needed from trimmer to foredeck and can adapt easily to newer boats.

Sky Cunningham
skyc@pdx.edu
541-761-5663 intermediate 24, 6'3", 180lbs. Been racing for five years, with Portland State as well as on Lightnings, Thistles, Tasars, Martins, Flying Tigers, and a handful of other boats. Have experience at all positions, but mostly do bow on symmetrical boats. Recently placed first at Lightning Districts doing bow. Did WIRW on a Flying Tiger last year. Had a ride for a Tiger again this year but the boat had to withdraw. Will already be on Whidbey Island for DWI in a Tasar.

Stu Wright
stu.wright@comcast.net
425-213-3042 intermediate I own a 28 foot sailboat, and have sailed dinghies for the last decade....I am open to any position on a boat.

Tom Miron
tmiron@gmail.com
925-787-2966 intermediate 23, 165lbs. 17 years sailing, 5 racing. Fj's, 420, tasar, laser, Melges 24, Martin 242, santana 20, thistle, columbia 26, v15, j24, lightning and much more. 2nd place melges 24 fleet 2009 WIRW!! Can do any position. I will be there for DWI in a Tasar

Tracy Delorme
tracy.delorme@shaw.ca
250-861-7033 beginner I have been racing in Kelowna, BC for the past 4 years on boats ranging from 23 to 30 feet. Currently racing our Santana 525 as skipper. I'm happy to do any job on the boat but I'm most comfortable trimming headsails (or helming). Good strength to weight ratio! Very positive attitude! And I make great cookies!

Boats looking for crew.
Contact Info	Boat Name	Boat Type	Comments

People looking for a boat.
Contact Info	Experience	Comments
Alex Knox knoxja@guilford.edu 510 407 1926	advanced	CA SF bay grown bowman. 9yrs of RYC junior sailing experience. big boat racing includes 3 StFYC Big boat series, Pac Cup, Coastal Cup, 2 Spin Cups, and countless SF bay regattas. was recently trimmer on Farr 36 in Delta Ditch Run, and doing bow this weekend in Sperry NOOD regatta on an Express 37. i enjoy laid back fun loving boats and crews but i am very comfortable in competitive settings. dependable and hardworking before and after races.
Andrea Sullivan 9ktfor@gmail.com 425-248-8701	beginner	I have taken this week off from work. Now I just need a boat. Energetic, hard working woman willing to do any position. Cruised on a Gulfstar 50' Ketch for 2 seasons, day sailed on a San Juan 25, cruised on a J-30 spring through fall of last year, raced one summer on a Newport 28 MKII (pit, grinded and trimmed) last summer.
Bernadette Kerrigan bernadettekerrigan@unwired.com.au 612 419695922	intermediate	I will be in Seattle visiting my daughter. Have sailed for 8+ years. I sail on a classic woden boat (34 feet)out of SASC.com.au on Sydney Harbour, we won the club championship this year. Happy to grind, sheet work and drinks waiter. Would love to join in race week.
Brandon Summers bsummers48@gmail.com 3606611127	beginner	Been racing on a Santa Cruz 27 for a couple months on the foredeck and am capable of moving around to different spots on the boat. Looking for a place to gain some more race time!
Bryce Donovan dunnabhain@gmail.com 503-927-1615	beginner	Good attitude and willing to work hard, I have most of my experience as a grinder but know a little foredeck (spinnaker work) and don't mind serving as rail meat (170 lbs.). Most race experience on a J- 24 (8 races) and Hunter 28.5 (2 races) on the Columbia River in Portland. Only available Friday.
Daniel Fourcroy dfourcroy@gmail.com (805) 235-5197	beginner	I have experience sailing a hobie 16 and a few other small boats. I am energetic and a quick learner.
David Senness daves@sennesscpa.com 952-215-6826	beginner	Skipper Ensign on Lake Minnetonka, MN races since 1979. Crew on Tartan 10 in races on Lake Michigan out of Chicago Yacht Club including Tri-State.
Eric Walther ericwalther007@yahoo.com 949-551-1405	advanced	I am a seasoned sailor looking for a crew position. I have over 20 years sailing experience on the ocean. I can navigate, trim sails, and tell sea stories or jokes all day and into the night. USCG 100 TON LICENSE.
Ethan Beyer penguinnator@gmailcom 314-603-6246	beginner
Fernando Castro nando90s@yahoo.com 425-344-6165	intermediate	I been sailing since 1984, I been in many races in the puget sound, Attended raceweek in the mid 80s for a few years. owned my own sailboat for many years, I will be be able to crew on Wed,Thur & Friday. I can do most tasks on a sailboat. let me know If I can help.
Jenn Ballinger jennballinger@gmail.com	novice	I've only been sailing on the Duck Dodge in Seattle (I usually help trim the 32ft sailboat we race), so I have very little experience but I'm learning. I'm easy going, fun, a fast learner and willing to work! I will be available the whole week.
Jerry von Gohren jerry@home-ed-pro.com 9522009236	intermediate	Puget Sound ( lived there and travel back to race when ice boating is only Minnesota option) RTC, Time Bandit, Synge VicMaui, Black Watch Swiftsure, N Juvenis Protection Isl, Concubine Foul Weather Bluff, Synge Many SSSS, CYC, CYCT, TYC, SYC races on various boats Lake Minnetonka (past 40 yrs) Regular crew on Capri25 Also J24, Sonar, Ensign Cruised Atlantic coast & Key West Primarily Spin/Trim (or Rail Meat) Learned to sail in U (College) of Puget Sound club, then discovered keel boats at TYC USCG-R SONAR & Boating Safety background
Jonathan Mooneyham jonathan.mooneyham@gmail.com	beginner	Sailed various boats under 22' for 3 years, including sloops and a 18' Hobie-cat. Looking to learn how to crew for larger boats and races.
Kathy Kushner kathykushner@shaw.ca 604-809-6599	beginner	5+ yrs racing experience in Vancouver. Includes J30, T-Bird, Farr30, Martins, Olson 30, San Juan 24 most experience on a 33 ft DB1. Usual position as trimer. Have done around the cans and distance. Have the week off for Whidbey and would love to spend it racing.
Kim Anthon kim@advancednetworkcomputing.com 916-265-3659	novice	Last time I sailed was in 1997 and I was the "Galley Wench." Looking to get on the water and have some fun with very minimal sailing knowledge/experience.
kyle Robinson kyle.robinson46@gmail.com 250-592-5008	intermediate	Hello, I am currently looking for a crew opportunity on a boat as either a grinder or foredeck position. I race at the Royal Victoria Yacht club and will be coming over for the week to find a boat to race. Many Thanks, Kyle
Lisa Hodges lhodges@lclark.edu 401-743-7713	advanced	I grew up sailing in Newport, RI. Dinghy raced 4 years in high school (New England Women's Champs '07, Team Race Champs '06) & 2+ years college in 420s, FJs, and Lasers. I have experience as both skipper and crew. I sailed the '04 Newport-Bermuda and raced on a Cal 20 last summer and am currently teaching sailing in Portland, OR. I would really love to sail on a Melges, but any big boat experience will be appreciated!
Lisa Springford mindover_matter@hotmail.com 250-891-7765	beginner	31 years old, strong, fit, motivated and concentrated. 7 Years experience, crew on Kirby 30 fractional, Hotfoot 30, Martin 24/2, Melges 24, Jespersen 30, Beneteau 35S, Cal 20. Live on coast of Victoria, BC, Canada. Can stay entire week, very enthusiastic and optimistic person. Raced WIRW 2009.
Maija Holston sea4me2@gmail.com 520-907-4090	advanced	Have raced WIRW for 10 years as skipper and crew. Experienced and knowledgable about area but have not been a sailboat for a year. Can do just about anything motivated to win and happy just to be on the water!
Paul Hirsh hirsh.p@gmail.com 2538519680	beginner	prefer to crew on FT10, grinder ,trimmer,foredeck.
Peg Johnson seismokid@gmail.com 206-650-2689	beginner	AVAILABLE ALL WEEK.... plus Sunday for practice....... Committed, loyal, competitive, fun, easy-going, and happy. I am pitmaster of the mighty Wings, J/29. During J/Fest, we got eight firsts out of eight races. I usually do pit, but I have also trimmed jib and kite and done mast and almost everything else. Mostly I've sailed on the J/29 and a J/35 (Great White), but I've also sailed on quite a few different boats, including Last Tango/ Panic/Delirium/Usawi (J/105s), White Cloud (Cookson 12 m), Roxanne (J/125), Ballistic (Melges 32), Turicum (C&C 44), Carene (X119), and Mad Max (Davidson 40). ...........seismokid@gmail.com ...........cell 206-650-2689
Ramona Barber rbbarber@gmail.com 206-851-4631	beginner	I've been sailing for 8 years. I started on dinghys and mostly sail J-24s now. I've just started racing (J-24s) the last few years, and at 23 years and 140 lbs I'm normally in the bow. I'm easygoing, athletic and a quick learner.
Robert Schueler captainbob999@gmail.com 206-799-1513	intermediate	20+ years of sailing Puget Sound races in everything from dinghys to 50 footers. I have raced a number of Race Weeks and I can fill most positions on the boat from main/trimmer/pit to foredeck and have lots of bouy racing experience. I am a fun, easygoing and social Seattle guy. Looking to crew for several days at the first of the week - prefer mon/tue/wed? Thanks
Ron Anderson ronandcj@prodigy.net.mx 425 329-4830	advanced	Now live in Puerto Vallarta, recently raced MEXORC. Owned 4 sailboats over the years, Raced NW for 20 years. Owned and campaigned "Sharkey" in the 80's. Sailed everything from 5o5s to Maxis. Can handle any position. Sailed ten past WIRWs. Lots of hardware. Like to drink champagne...
Russell Burke burkerussell@hotmail.com (503) 807-6416	intermediate	I've grown up sailing in the Portland J24 fleet and sailed the youth laser circuit in the Northwest. I've spent the last four years sailing FJs at OSU. Looking forward to getting back in keel boats. I can fill in any spot needed from trimmer to foredeck and can adapt easily to newer boats.
Sky Cunningham skyc@pdx.edu 541-761-5663	intermediate	24, 6'3", 180lbs. Been racing for five years, with Portland State as well as on Lightnings, Thistles, Tasars, Martins, Flying Tigers, and a handful of other boats. Have experience at all positions, but mostly do bow on symmetrical boats. Recently placed first at Lightning Districts doing bow. Did WIRW on a Flying Tiger last year. Had a ride for a Tiger again this year but the boat had to withdraw. Will already be on Whidbey Island for DWI in a Tasar.
Stu Wright stu.wright@comcast.net 425-213-3042	intermediate	I own a 28 foot sailboat, and have sailed dinghies for the last decade....I am open to any position on a boat.
Tom Miron tmiron@gmail.com 925-787-2966	intermediate	23, 165lbs. 17 years sailing, 5 racing. Fj's, 420, tasar, laser, Melges 24, Martin 242, santana 20, thistle, columbia 26, v15, j24, lightning and much more. 2nd place melges 24 fleet 2009 WIRW!! Can do any position. I will be there for DWI in a Tasar
Tracy Delorme tracy.delorme@shaw.ca 250-861-7033	beginner	I have been racing in Kelowna, BC for the past 4 years on boats ranging from 23 to 30 feet. Currently racing our Santana 525 as skipper. I'm happy to do any job on the boat but I'm most comfortable trimming headsails (or helming). Good strength to weight ratio! Very positive attitude! And I make great cookies!