Looking to Crew near Washington DC

[bulboushead]

Hello everyone, first off I'd like to say that Sailnet is a great website and community, and hopefully I can contribute more in the future!

My name is Wyatt and I live in the Washington DC area and am looking to crew anywhere nearby (Chesepeake, Potomac, etc) for daysails or longer trips. I am 21 years old and a Sergeant in the Honor Guard at Fort Myer. I took sailing lessons this summer and daysailed each week, but would like to get some more experience and hopefully learn from people more experienced than myself. I am strong, fit, have never smoked or drank (I know, I can't be a pirate without rum!) and have a strong desire to learn and give a hand to those who need it. Also I am an OK cook (pancakes, eggs, bacon, etc no problem) and just want to get out on the water!

I'm usually available on the weekends usually and also have almost 2 months of leave saved up to use, so if you are making a longer trip I would love to take leave and assist. Please PM or email me at footbagfreak at hotmail dot com (I used to play soccer and hacky sack) if you have a spot open or would like some company for a weekend.

Thanks!
Wyatt

[bulboushead]

Just piping in that I am still here and looking to crew this winter for any daysails or short stints. I thought everyone had a hard time finding crew! Also if it's inappropriate to 'bump' a thread like this please let me know. Thanks!

[mman30]

Wyatt,

The sailing season has ended for me, but if you are still in the DC area next spring, please contact me. I am 31, and I just returned from a 7 month cruise down to the Bahamas with my fiance. She is not going to get on the boat anytime soon, so I am always looking for crew out on the bay. I am DC local, and my boat is in Annapolis area.

Michael

[bulboushead]

Thanks Michael, that sounds great. I just picked up a 1975 Catalina 22 that I will be sailing next year, but I'd love to crew for you when you're available to learn a thing or two. Thanks a bundle.