Things You'll Need:
- Boat Shoes
- Foul Weather Gear
- insulated, waterproof jackets
- sunblock, suntan lotion
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Step 1
Locate bodies of water in your area where people race sailboats.
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Step 2
Determine which club or clubs sponsor races.
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Step 3
Prepare 3 by 5 cards that extol your virtues as crew. If your sailing experience is limited or nonexistent, list attributes such as strength, agility, ability to follow instructions, mechanical ability or a strong work ethic.
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Step 4
Visit the clubs you discovered and post your cards on bulletin boards.
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Step 5
Look for notices of upcoming races and record the dates and start times.
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Step 6
Ask people at the clubs if any regularly scheduled races on evenings or weekends aren't otherwise posted.
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Step 7
Show up at the club or nearby marinas where sailboats are kept an hour before a race.
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Step 8
Walk up to groups of sailors preparing boats for the race and ask someone to point out the skipper.
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Step 9
Ask him or her if the boat could use an extra pair of hands.









Comments
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 In 1983, I decided to crew on a friends 39' Cal on Lake Michigan during 3 days of club racing. It was a lot of yelling and shouting, most of which was unnecessary. It wasn't fun. I have made it a rule: No shouting on my boats. Be prepared.