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Have a wide variety of experience on the Columbia filling most roles on a Merit 25 and Flying Tiger 10 over the last couple years.

Specifically looking at crewing on a boat for the Sail on Sunday series. However, have quite a bit of time on my hands at the moment so I'd be happy to do some cruising locally or regionally.

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I've recently taken ASA 101 class as well as the beginner class at Portland Sailing Center. Looking to get as much time on the water as I can and improve my skills.

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Little experience, but looking to gain it. Happy to do what's needed. Trying to meet other sailors. I have a 15 foot Chrysler Mutineer which I have sailed a couple times. Other than that, I have a Bermudan-style sail rig for my kayak that I have used quite a bit this past 6-months.

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Hi everyone! New to Portland and looking to get involved in some more sailing. I grew up in White Salmon, WA where I spent many summer evenings at the Hood River Marina jumping on boats to crew the weekday regattas. I moved to Seattle for university in 2008 and crewed on a few boats for the regular Lake Union Duck Dodge. I also sailed for the UW race team one season and at the UW Yacht Club. In 2016 I moved to Bellingham, WA where I sailed all over the Puget Sound and Lake Whatcom. Super comfortable on the water and excited to connect with Portland sailors in whatever way I can be helpful!

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I am looking to get some experience racing and or cruising in the PDX area. I have my ASA 101 and my own Catalina 22 that I take out on the Columbia but would love to get some more experience with some seasoned sailors! I'm super laid back and take direction well. Cheers!

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Regattas in BVI, Banderas Bay Mexico, and Tonga on 42-46’ monohulls.
Blue water and coastal cruising sailor over 8K nm Mexico to San Diego, French Polynesia to Cooks, Tonga, and New Zealand.
US Sailing licenses (keelboat, bareboat, and cruising) on Gulf coast Florida and Lake Michigan
Day sailing races on 26-32 ft monohulls Fern Ridge OR and Captiva, FL
50’ leopard catamaran cruising in Belize for a week.
Hi! I’m Dawn, and I’d like to continue sailing in Oregon

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I have sailed roughly 10 times on a J26 and raced a few times in the Monday night regatta. I was responsible for helping raise and lower the spinnaker and jib. I am looking to get out on the water more and learn more about sailing on different types of boats.

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I’m Will, 47, based in Vancouver, WA and available weekdays or weekends. I’ve logged years of cruising and race series experience on cats and 21–40 ft sailboats. Primarily looking for racing opportunities, but open to casual sails along the Columbia. Laid back yet competitive, I’m handy on board and know my knots.

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I sailed a few thousand miles singlehand on a contessa 26 from Anapolis Maryland to Key West Florida. I've never raced a sailboat, so I don't know the official rules or the positions but I can solo sail up to 35 foot boats in all sorts of weather. Looking to crew a bit and see what racing is like.

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I've worked on commercial fishing boats (purse seiners, eel boats, draggers)
I've also worked on 200' cargo ships for month long trips from Seattle to Dutch Harbor and St. Paul Island.
I know my knots, I know seamanship. Very safety oriented. Just new to sails.
Any questions, please ask.

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I just graduated from Webb Institute this June. I studied Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering. I got to sail on classic sailboats and cruise/race on several keelboats with NEKA sailing in New York with a variety of different crews. I am still relatively new to sailing because I only started over the past 4 years of college and mainly did so recreationally, but would like to continue to gain experience and become a part of the sailing community in Portland now that I am moving back home to work in the maritime industry. I have good engineering knowledge and generally have a good sense of the water and how to sail but am looking to learn more!

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Started sailing in college on z420s and FJs before moving on to sailing mostly on a J/105 out of Lakewood Yacht Club as well as a J/100 in the LI Sound and Ensign in Austin. Willing to learn foredeck under a more experienced sailor and interested in sailing anything that gets me on the water!

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Hi! I am 21 and am looking to crew on a boat (or boats) where I can be out on the water as much as possible!

I have experience racing Dinghies and Lasers and for the past 6 years have been sailing a Newport 30 regularly, trying out all the different positions and skills on board. While I have sailed quite a bit, I have only ever learned from people who are also beginners, so I do not know all the terminology needed to be an effective crew member.

I am hoping to learn as much as possible, meet cool people, and be a helpful and attentive crew member!

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I'm very new to sailing, I have a membership with owsa, and recently completed the ASA 101 course, am very excited to learn more, and would love to get some experience racing!

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Passionate about the water and actively building my sailing experience, particularly in cruising and boat delivery. I’m a certified Water Safety Instructor and hold ASA 101, 103, and 104 certifications. My goal is to gain hands-on experience with longer passages and ultimately participate in blue water sailing. I'm a member of the Oregon Women’s Sailing Association and committed to safety, learning, and teamwork on board.

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Though I’m new to sailing, the waters have always whispered to me. I bring a steady presence, a willingness to learn, and a deep respect for teamwork and timing.
Whether as rail weight, assisting in the pit, or simply doing what’s needed with grace,
I’m ready to show up fully—body, mind, and spirit.
I move intuitively, learn quickly, and carry a calm attentiveness to detail. Thank you for the chance to grow alongside your crew—I’m here to listen, learn, and earn my place on deck. Cheers!

~ Fae

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Hi, I'm Peter. My only sailing experience is with my Laser that I picked up in spring of 2023. I have had a blast learning on it over the summers and am interested in getting more experience sailing on a wider variety of boats as well as meeting other people in the sailing community! I'm open to pretty much anything and interested in weekly weeknight events or semi-regular weekend events.

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New to racing. I have been sailing for two years and have taken OWSA’s Racing Clinic. I’m hoping to crew for any Thursday evening race series throughout the summer. Looking to have fun on the water and learn a lot!

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32 years old and have been competitively sailing for 10 or so years. Sailed on Molika and several variations of Geronimo before relocating to Florida. Raced there for several years and now we are back in the area.

I have done all positions, but I am most familiar with head sail trimming - mostly on asymmetricals.

I would like to find a competitive yet friendly boat to race in the Tuesday summer series. Please let me know if you have any questions!

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It has been a long time since I've sailed and I would like to get back into it. I have owned and sailed 3 boats: 1) a Dunhill (a 16' English dinghy), 2) a Laser 2 and 3) a 32'Catalina. Have done some racing but, for the most part, I've been a casual sailor. I classify myself as a beginner who is eager to learn more about this wonderful sport.

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I have been part of crews/boats for about 3 seasons. I am interested in learning more and more. I have been a foredecker, but not flying a spinnaker (although this is what I am most interested in helping with). I would rather not drive to Hayden island, it is a bit much after work. Most of my availably is during the week. Feel free to text or call. Thank you and fair winds, Phil.

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I am new to sailing, but took a 101 class in college and have sailed on a few week long trips in Panama. I am part of OWSA and have sailed on Wednesday night sails and completed their 4 week refresher course. I want to help and learn! Thank you for considering. 💕

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28 year old man, been sailing/racing since I was 12. Most relevantly, I was foredeck for a J/80 crew doing a lot of match racing. I've also crewed (various positions) on a range of keel boats. I've also been a sailing instructor (youth and adult) for yacht clubs in the Gulf South, the Caribbean, and Europe.

Interested in match racing and one design fleet racing. Very new to the Pacific northwest.

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I live in the Big Eddy Marina on a float home. I have a bow rider and jet ski and know the river well.
But never have sailed it. I have crewed in Greece 3 times with my German family. I have ASA cert 101, 103 and 104. Would love to join a captain this summer to learn the wind and current of the river. I'm easy going and get along with anyone.

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I have been sailing a few times many years ago. Once in the Bahamas, where most of my sailing knowledge comes from, which is not very much. I am an incredibly quick learner and would be excited to get on the water in whatever capacity someone needed.

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It's been handful of years since I've been on the water, but I have plenty of coastal single-hand cruising experience, passage making, and some dinghy racing. Looking to crew on anything and everything between racing on the Columbia to offshore sailing.

Really excited about being back on the water regularly.

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I’m new and want to gain experience. Happy to learn and help out where I can.

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Need crew for offshore trip North?
Proven navigation skills on my own boats, both Columbia River and the San Juan’s, alert at the helm, Safety at Sea trained. Flexible schedule, I keep my commitments.

I’d be honored to share your journey North, learning the ropes so I can take my own boat North next year. Let’s talk!

~Dean Terry, SV Prahna
(503) 238-1105 or deancfp@msn.com

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Local sailor with small boat experience looking to crew for races or cruising. Fast moving quick learner who takes instructions well.

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Grew up living at the Oregon Yacht Club in Sellwood where we owned two single-hull sailboats and one catamaran. Attended a sailing-heavy summer camp on Orcas Island in the San Juan Islands (https://fourwindscamp.org/) for seven years growing up. Raced Hobiecat 16's on the Columbia River while in high school. Worked as a professional deckhand on The Pride of Baltimore II (https://pride2.org/) and sailed a seven month journey through the Mediterranean Sea, North Sea, down the Northern African coastline to the Canary Islands, across the Atlantic Ocean, through the Caribbean Sea and up the Atlantic Seaboard from Puerto Rico to Baltimore.

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Former motorboat liveaboard learning sailing.

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Rather new to sailing but not the water. Have passed my 101 class no problem. I can't wait to get out on the water again. Planning to purchas a larger vessel within the next 5 years. But until then I am open to it all. I am a valuable person that is quick thinking and willing to listen and have never been afraid to learn something new or in different way. I have done many different types of marine repairs from fiberglass to engine work. Best contact at the moment is email gtollefsonpdx@gmail.com and second by phone 503-245-8502
Oh and I'm not afraid of a little cold water or the rain! Thanks for looking!

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Would love to join a crew for some offshore racing. I currently skipper a J24 with the Island Sailing Club. I’ve been racing consistently for the past 3 years and been sailing for most of my life. I’m certified with my ASA 101,103 and 104 courses. I’m taking the Safety at Sea (SAS) course on 2/23/25. I also worked at Rodger’s Marine for a stint, so I’m versed in boat electronics and mechanics.

Feel free to reach out. Would love to talk sailing with you!!

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Hello,
My name is Panya. I’m a former high school dinghy racer who is attending college in Portland. I’d love to race or cruise and practice sailing. I love racing and have been racing dinghy’s since tenth grade but my experience on larger boats is somewhat limited (a couple races here and there on thunderbirds and once on a schooner). I would definitely need a little training but I will pick it up quick!
If anyone needs a crew for dinghy sailing too I’d love to race dinghies (have previously raced fjs 420s and 29ers)

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Dying to get on the water again! Cold water doesn't scare me. I'm willing and eager to learn what's needed. I pick things up quickly and very competitive. I have taken ASA101 and live for more input! My better half is also eager to go racing she has the same drive to be rail meat!!

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I just completed a week-long live-aboard sail course where I assisted in all positions to obtain my ASA 101, 103, and 104. I am looking to assist on crews to gain more continued experience in the Portland area.

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Things to consider.
I love sailing.
I'll be 75 this coming February.
I haven't crewed for a very long time. The last time was in the late 1970's.
Up until about a year ago I sailed a Hobiecat 18.
I will have to equip myself if chosen.

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I am a very eager beginning sailor, having completed 101 and 103 ASA. I would love to learn the ins and outs of racing from those with more experience. Quick learner, reliable, and love to be out on the water.

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Hi there, I'm looking for a spot on a Sailing on Sundays boat for this "off season season". I can make most days except right around the December holidays, rain, shine or sleet (although if the decks are icy I may bow out!). I'm pretty happy on the water, be it a drift race or 10g25.

I've been sailing on the Columbia and occasionally the Sound for 6 years off and on, and racing about half that. I've done Sailing on Sundays both winter and summer versions, and both Tuesday and Thursday races as time permitted. Boats I've raced on ranged from 24 to 40', and I feel like I'm getting better at most things including spinnaker trim. My remaining challenges are spinnaker takedowns and calling puffs consistently, but I'm working on it.

I'm also gearing up to start racing my own boat, so I'm interested in all aspects of crewing.