Alaska Fast Boats

As we get more serious about racing at the club we need to make sure that those of us who are sailing two-person boats (Buccs, Skips, Lidos, FJs, etc.) are actually sailing with two people.  This is important for several reasons:

1. Sailing with just one person in light air provides a massive, unfair and (in class racing situations) illegal advantage.
2. You put yourself in a risky spot when you go out alone, even when the air is light.  Wind and weather conditions can change suddenly, and if you’re on a boat designed for two people you can quickly find yourself in a massively overpowered position when the wind picks up.
3. Crewing is traditionally how new people are introduced to the sport of sailboat racing.  But “two-people-on-two-person-boats” issue we encourage more people to get out on the water.

In order to make this an easier process, I’m going to compile an “Available Crew List” and post it to this site.  I’ll do it in PDF format so that you can easily print it out and stick it on your fridge for quick reference.  This list will include names, numbers and emails addresses.  Hopefully it’ll make it easy for interested crew to find their way to skippers-in-need.

If you have an interest in being on this list you can post a comment to this story, use the contact form link on the top of this page or simply call me at home at 907-277-9397.  Please include your full name, your best contact number and your email address.  Don’t let a lack of racing experience deter you from asking for a spot on the list.  The very best way start learning about racing is to crew for an experienced skipper!

I’ve been meaning to post more news here, but life has been crazy busy.  I actually have a few more interesting items, but I’ll save them for coming days.  In the meantime please get me your contact info if you’re interested in crewing this year!

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