Crew List

Looking for a Crewing Position?

RQYS has a number of skippers looking for crew on both a permanent and casual basis.

Please complete the online form to get your details onto this Crew Register.

Your crew list submission will automatically be removed after 1 month, in the interest of keeping the crewlist active.

Rob Longstaff

(Posted: October 24, 2024 at 3:59 pm)

SYDNEY HOBART 2024: The skipper of SHE that I usually crew on has recently elected to not complete in this years event. Keen to join another crew doin S2H24YR. I am a 58yr fit tradie also marathon runner and triathlete. I’d like to think I’m a team player and can get on with most anyone.

Availability: Sydney Hobart 2024 + Training days as required and part of yacht delivery also.
Preferred Crew Position: Bow – but comfortable on most stations. Enjoy helming including downwind with spinnaker.
Crewing Experience: Last 4 yrs. As bowman & regular helmsman. Sydney-Hobart 2022, 2023 Brisbane-Hamilton Isl 2022, 2023 Gold Coast-Mackay 2024 Airlie Race Week 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 Multiple deliveries to and from events. Most Thursday Twilight events Many Sunday off-shore events. Several overnight events from SYC.
Email: robolong66@gmail.com
Contact Number: 0411871265
Type of Boat Looking to Crew On: SYDNEY HOBART 2024 yacht Currently crewing on 40ft Olsen (veteran on 22 Sydney Hobart’s) – but skipper elected to not compete in this yrs event.
RQYS Member: No
AUS Sailing Number Active: Yes
Weight: 72

Donna Stephens

(Posted: October 20, 2024 at 9:09 am)

I am a teacher by day. Would really like to get on one boat, learn the boat and the crew and have some fun

Availability: Weekend or Wednesday during school holidays
Preferred Crew Position: Anything: happy to learn a new position: trim, mast, help with spinnaker Whatever needed and keen to learn a boat
Crewing Experience: Have done some cruising through Asia many years back, Social sailing/ some social racing on different boats, a Swanson 36 mostly, Beneteau 38, Jenneau 36, Elliot, Far East at RQ Academy
Email: awateastephensdebruin@gmail.com
Contact Number: 0493149519
Type of Boat Looking to Crew On: Monohull/ Catamaran
RQYS Member: Yes
AUS Sailing Number Active: No
Weight: 50

Scott Hampson

(Posted: October 14, 2024 at 8:33 am)

I will be in Brisbane just for Sat 19th Oct – please let me know if you are looking for a hand.

Availability: Saturday 19th Oct
Preferred Crew Position: Any
Crewing Experience: Regular crew on Beneteau First 40.7 (Brand X – Cronulla – Sydney) – Mainsail trimmer, jib trimmer, pit etc
Email: shampson68@gmail.com
Contact Number: 0468307406
Type of Boat Looking to Crew On: Any
RQYS Member: No
AUS Sailing Number Active: Yes
Weight: 72

peter farmer

(Posted: October 8, 2024 at 4:39 pm)

I have recently moved to Brisbane so am keen to join a crew as a regular member (and I am easy to get along with & a quick learner)

Availability: weekends and tuesday/wednesday after 3pm
Preferred Crew Position: Any
Crewing Experience: None
Email: peterfarmeremail@gmail.com
Contact Number: 0451110267
Type of Boat Looking to Crew On: Any
RQYS Member: No
AUS Sailing Number Active: No
Weight: 80

Amelia Simony

(Posted: October 4, 2024 at 5:31 pm)

I’d love to get more spinnaker experience – haven’t had much – I’m otherwise a keen deckie for day sailing

Availability: I do consulting work so for the next month can be very flexible with availability (Oct 2024)
Preferred Crew Position: Any
Crewing Experience: I have over 2500nm logged – mostly cruising on both monos and cats. RYA Skipper but I’m more comfortable just crewing.
Email: ameliasimony@hotmail.com
Contact Number: 0432322881
Type of Boat Looking to Crew On: Day/weekend sail or casual racing
RQYS Member: No
AUS Sailing Number Active: Yes
Weight: 53

Gabrielle Malin

(Posted: October 1, 2024 at 3:49 pm)

Just moved to the area, looking to learn how to sail.

Availability: Weekdays, anytime after 3pm. Weekends, anytime.
Preferred Crew Position: Any
Crewing Experience: None
Email: gabbie.malin@gmail.com
Contact Number: 0411314116
Type of Boat Looking to Crew On: Any
RQYS Member: No
AUS Sailing Number Active: No
Weight: 68 kg

Albert Kaag Von Cappelen

(Posted: September 30, 2024 at 8:38 pm)

I just moved here from Denmark and I love sailing.

Availability: All weekdays from 15:00 and free on weekends
Preferred Crew Position: Tacker or gennaker controller
Crewing Experience: I have a lot of cruising experience. 6 months in a J70 and two time in a small 2 man dinghy.
Email: albertcappelen@gmail.com
Contact Number: +610479115741
Type of Boat Looking to Crew On: Dinghy or keelboat
RQYS Member: No
AUS Sailing Number Active: No
Weight: 78

Dan Kuykendall

(Posted: September 25, 2024 at 5:42 pm)

I’m fit, I have electrical and electronics background. I am retired from the US Navy with a very mechanical background, am easy going and love to lean in and lend a hand.

Availability: Very flexible with duration and frequency. I’m retired and can travel locally and interationally.
Preferred Crew Position: General deck / winch hand to gain sailing and rigging skills for future trans oceanic sailing opportunities
Crewing Experience: little
Email: dank_72@hotmail.com
Contact Number: 061408232753
Type of Boat Looking to Crew On: Catamaran or a Monohull Sail boat
RQYS Member: No
AUS Sailing Number Active: No
Weight: 95