Message Board: Sailing Opportunities

OPO Crew Request # 25-14 Boat owner and skipper XXXXXX e-mailed today seeking one or two crew to join for 5 days of racing across eastern Lake Erie aboard his 1985 Soverel 33 named StarLite. He is planning well in advance. Since this is not an offshore “crew request” I do not feel I need to call him and ask about safety gear etc. He did a good job writing up his “crew request” following our format making it very easy for me. I am sure his attention to detail and planning in advance speak well for how his runs his boat and a crew he is forming for a fun week early in the season. While obviously a member who lives within easy driving for the race might be ideal, there is no reason why you cannot plan to join for a fun week if planned well. He and his local crew have a few pictures on https://www.UUUUU.com showing a well-maintained boat. The event is scheduled for June 27th to July 2nd, with a July 3-4th extension to move the boat back to its home port. More race detail found on website https://www.UUUUU.com . He Adds: Crew must have sailing experience though offshore racing experience not required. Crew should bring their own personal gear and be able to enter Canada. This is our annual inter-club event so crew should be willing to socialize after each day race. We are not a die-hard competitive boat so do not expect a high stress environment. Because this is a racing vessel, crew can expect few creature comforts. Will do my best to adjust to crew skillset - likely a trimmer role. As usual you need to get to and from the boat and have money for meals and drinks ashore. Owner works in Cleveland and is willing to pick up from airport for easier travel. All onboard boat expenses and onboard provisioning is paid by the owner. If interested please send your sailing resume to him at XXXXX@XXXX