Question about crews?

[Snowwolf]

I want to gain Sailing experience, me and my wife took 2 sailing classes 3 years ago but have not sailed since so our skills are weak. Do you guy's usually take on a crew that does not know much about sailing and is willing to learn? We would like to crew on a boat just to get the experience and see what it is like to be out for more than a few hours. I have read that the best training you can get is to crew on a boat for a week or so, is this true? Me and my wife are in Myrtle Beach SC we are both in our early 30's. So would anyone be willing to accept 2 crew members in the near future, who have not had their feet wet as of yet, or do most of you guy's require some sort of experience? We want to learn, work hard and have fun at the same time.

[hellosailor]

Snowwolf, ask around at the local docks, clubs, marinas. Especially on weekday evening race nights (often tues-weds-thurs 7PM starts) and on weekend mornings.

Show up ready to sail, ready for the weather but packed light, with lunch and cold drinks. And maybe a book in case you've got to hang and wait.

There's always someone who is short on crew and if all you can do is rail meat and sit and watch and learn--they'll need you. And there's apways someone simply short on room, or with extra room, who's glad to help someone else get started.

Not every time--but LOTS of times.

Heck, I've seen guys show up with a duffel bag wearing a sign board "CREW NEEDS RIDE" with their credentials on the back side of it, and get snatched up before major races too.

[danzee]

hellosailor gives you good advice. I always prized commitment and reliabi;ity when looking for crew. I can teach almost anyone everything else they need to know.

[hellosailor]

Good point: sailing skills can usually be taught.

Finding crew who show up on time, every time, ahead of time, rain or shine? That's priceless.