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2026 Bios Of People Who Would Like To Crew

Caitlyn Andrews – myenigma7@gmail.com – 303 995 2326
Have experience sailing for a few years out of Boston harbor on J27 and Beneteau 323s. Currently living in NH and I’m hoping to be able to get on the water a few times per week. I’m an eager and quick learner and not afraid of hard work! Looking for my community and people to sail with!

Judy King – judkin@gmail.com – 603-380-3291
I first raced with PSA for about 5 years, starting off on J24s and then moved over to the PHRF class. I have also cruised for over 30 years on monuhulls, trimarans and catamarans in New England area. In the last 10 years I have cruised for months in the Western/Eastern Caribbean, Central America, Portugal,Greece, Alaska, Canada and the Bahamas. I got involved again with PHRF about 4 years ago, and would like to crew this season either full time or at least as a substitute.  I have experience in most positions on the boat and all kinds of conditions.

Paige W Driscoll – paigewdriscoll@gmail.com  –  207-891-8934
Grew up in a commercial fishing family and learned to love wind after sailing J24s. Moved to skipper on a Bristol 40. Currently studying for my captain’s license. Local to Kittery and I am free from teaching this summer!

Forrest Hayden – 1forresthayden1@gmail.com – 603-770-3149
I am 28 and new to sailing but recently acquired a Compac 16’ I plan to learn on. Looking for hands on opportunities to crew, learn, sail or race. I am a fast learner and good with my hands. Willing and able to help where I can. I have some experience on motorized boats and grew up boating in the bay and up the Piscataqua. I completed boater safety education in 2025. I am a Seacoast NH local and looking to get involved.

Jackie Jones – jackiejonesnh@gmail.com – 603-801-6113
I’m a 34-year-old looking to spend more time on the water and would love to join a crew whenever an extra set of hands is needed. I have a lot of availability and am happy to crew frequently. I grew up on the water and have been around motorized boats and sailing since I was young. I’m a beginner-to-intermediate sailor with a genuine love for sailing and an eagerness to keep learning and building on that experience. I’m scuba certified, active, and comfortable in and around the water. My experience as a competitive athlete in college means teamwork, communication, and staying composed under pressure come naturally. I’m happy to jump in wherever needed and promise to work hard.

Erica Menard  (603) 361-3475    ericamenard12@gmail.com
I am new to sailing but have been crewing on a J24 in the Boston Sailing Club frostbiting series this winter and would like to get involved more and connect with boats looking for crew. I’m also taking a US Sailing level 1 course on Rhodes 19s in May. I live in New Hampshire.
 
 

2024 Bios Of People Who Would Like To Crew

Melinda Torrens    Melinda.Torrens@gmail.com     207.776.1620
 
I’ve been crewing on an Ericson 38 (and occasionally other cruising boats) in Falmouth, ME for the past six seasons.   We compete in cruising class for Portland Yacht Club Thursday night racing as well as various regattas, and we have a very impressive record.  I love racing on Enterprise, but want more sailing fun.  I hope to add another weekly race night, more regattas, and more leisure cruises to my calendar.  Homebase is Old Orchard Beach, but I am in Portsmouth often for work so I would love to find some sailing opportunities in the seacoast region.  On a side note, I am renowned for my snacktician skills and have a very chill & fun personality! I’m also very spontaneous and can often be onboard with less than an hour’s notice. 
 

Matt Doelp  mbdoelp@gmail.com or 978-621-0393
Took sailing lessons as a kid and past two Summers have been sailing in Boston area through Community Boating on the Charles River.  Have some racing experience on Cape Code Mercury 15’s and Sonar 23, am familiar with the racing rules and very eager to learn.  Recently moved to the Seacoast, my schedule is flexible and hope to get out on the water this Summer.  Interested also in gaining some experience outside of racing if anyone needs another hand on deck on weekend cruises.    

James Forrest   jrforrest322@gmail.com or  603-860-1093
I’m interested in crewing for Tuesday night PHRF racing.  I bought a 26′ Ericson a year and half ago and have been teaching myself to sail, mostly single handed as well as have taken 10 hours of private sailing lessons. Also have  been taking  NauticEd classes online.  Do not have any racing experience, but am keen to learn and have heard racing can be the fastest way to learn as well as a great way to make connections in the local sailing community…both are my goals. 

2023 Bios Of People Who Would Like To Crew
Jake Adkins   jake.adkins@live.com or 734-755-1638.
Interested in Tuesday (PHRF)  racing.  I have been sailing for 30+ years.  My dad was a yacht broker back before the crash in 1989.  I was part of his boat delivery crew, and it was a good excuse to skip school and hang out with him.  I was Skipper Of The Year in the junior sailing program at GIYC I participated in for 4 years around the same time.  Since becoming an adult, I purchased a ’89 Catalina 25′ (SRWK) to be able to teach my wife and kids how to sail. We did several 7-day cruises in the great lakes, and when they were young pretty much lived on the boat during the weekend (Western Basin Lake Erie).  My wife and I raced our boat for a couple of years on Lake Erie, and also have done 2 bareboat charters in the BVI on 40′ catamarans.   I will be in town for the next 2 years working for Lonza as a consultant Project Manager. Demographic info on me (Age 43, Height 6’1″, 230lbs, non-drinker)  My schedule is 2 weeks here and 2 weeks back home, if this sounds like a good fit contact me. 

Peter Coddington  Coddingtonmanagement@gmail.com or 301-346-7804

Basic Keelboat certified on J80s at JWorld in Annapolis Maryland in 2019.  Taking KPYC Adult Sailing class 2023 sailing 420s.  Have never owned a sailboat, but have sailed with friends and crewed in three races. Been boating since I was 11 years old, most of which has been motor boating. I have boated my entire life in Long Island Sound, Gulf of Maine, and Gulf in Sarasota. Can be available anytime with some notice. Live in Portsmouth. 
 

Reina and Stan Ellis 603-661-0184/603-682-9680

A bit about our experience:
Stan grew up sailing in Portsmouth, RI, and learned to race as a member of the Newport Yacht Club. He has a lot of experience racing 420s. We had a number of adventures on our 420, a Tanzer 16 and a Catalina 22. Together, Stan and I lived on our ’69 Cheoy Lee (36′) and sailed from Great Bay Marina to the Bahamas for about a year before crossing from Thunderbolt GA to Bermuda, the Azores, and down the west coast of Europe. We sailed through the Mediterranean for a few years and got as far as Fethiye, Turkey. Our boat has been on land for too long and we are touching her up and plan to put her back in next summer now that our son is happily off at college. As far as crewing, we are happy to be on any boat with any captain and will pitch in however we are needed. We can come as a pair or individually.

 

Chris Shaw  cpshaw1963@gmail.com or  (603)343-7901

US Sailing Certificates: Basic Keelboat (Offshore Sailing/Colgate 26); Basic Cruising (Offshore Sailing/Jeanneau 44); Coastal Navigation (JWorldAnnapolis)

Already on J29 for Tuesday or Thursday night races, but looking for other boats who need crew, especially for weekends and regattas.  Minimal experience and looking to get more time on the water.

Joe Stanek  joseph.l.stanek@gmail.com or 603-686-1969

I live in Portsmouth and began crewing this season on a J30 (Grace Margot) on Tuesday nights and weekends. I would like to crew on a J24 for Thursday night races. If you are aware of anyone who could use additional crew members for Thursday night races, please let me know!  Besides experience gained through PSA races, I’ve also completed an adult sailing course at KPYC sailing 420s.

 

2022 Bios Of People Who Would Like To Cre

Denise Hanley Gagnon

Has previously sailed on Here Comes The Sun  Home #603-332-4951; Email: han6pack@yahoo.com

Judy King

I raced with PSA for about 5 years, starting off on J24s and then moved over to the PHRF class. I have also cruised for over 30 years on monuhulls, trimarans and catamarans in the New England area. In the last 7 years I have cruised for months in the Western/Eastern Caribbean, Central America, Portugal,Greece, Alaska and the Bahamas. Raced PHRF 3 years ago and was a substitute for the last two. I have experience in most positions on the boat, and am looking to join a boat and get involved with racing again this summer!  Direct: 603-380-3291     Email: judy.king@beangroup.com

Benjamin Reichl

Ben has recently taken an adult learn to sail class.  Per Kevin McCoole “clearly knew what he was doing on the water”Email: benreichl@gmail.com

Mike Vardaro

  Has previously sailed on Here Comes The SunHome #: 603-493-9251; Email: mwvardaro@comcast.net

2021 Bios Of People Who Would Like To Crew

Sue Gifford

cell 978-430-0989, experience day sailing

Steven Heuer

Cell: 410-991-3274       Email: svbheuer@gmail.com
Bio:  23 yo physics PhD student, grew up in Annapolis MD intermittently sailing 420s and a Catalina 27. Did some casual 420 racing in college but don’t have a lot of experience with keelboat racing. I love being on the water and am a quick and motivated learner with a very flexible schedule!
 
Ted Jankowski
Cell: 207-650-6428  Email: thaddeusjj@gmail.com
I was working, living, and sailing out of state for several years. This is my first season back for a PSA sailing season in years and I am looking forward to crewing in the PHRF Spinnaker or Cruiser sections. Experienced in shape sailor. Crewed on Breakaway for many years, and know the course, and the rules.
 
Emily Lafferty
Cell: 339.203.5712    Email: emily.searles@gmail.com
Completed the KPYC adult sailing course 2021. Looking to gain experience crewing. Sailed MacGregor 26 casually (more of passenger) on the Chesapeake over the past 12 years with family. I’m an avid bike racer and runner, 36 yo. Stay at home mom with a really flexible schedule.
 
Mark Mallett
Cell: 617-599-2201 email: mark.h.mallett@gmail.com
29 y.o. Professional naval architect who goes to sea frequently. I have sailed/crewed various small boats lasers, 420s, Wianno sr (Scudder Cup) in races. Frequently cruise on weekends on keel boats. I have crewed half a PSA season in the past hoping to join a crew who will have me regularly on Tuesdays. Have experience as race committee at Bass River Yacht Club in Yarmouth, Ma. Also have a little experience in some small boat repair, wood working/fiberglass.  Have my own lifejack/rain gear!
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chris Shaw

US Sailing Certificates: Basic Keelboat (Offshore Sailing/Colgate 26); Basic Cruising (Offshore Sailing/Jeanneau 44); Coastal Navigation (JWorldAnnapolis)

Already on J29 for Tuesday night races, but looking for other boats who need crew, especially for weekends and regattas.  Minimal experience and looking to get more time on the water.

cpshaw1963@gmail.com or  (603)343-7901

 

2022 Bios Of People Who Would Like To Crew
Catherine Edison (Cat)

I am interested in the racing events hosted by Piscataqua Sailing Association. I have sailed a few times each summer over the last 10 years with Mike Hodgens in a J24. I sailed in a Friendship Sloop a few times, and I learned to sail at Community Boating in Boston as a kid! Please consider me as a potential crew member. If possible, I would like to be part of a PHRF team.  Phone:  603-498-6841

Denise Hanley Gagnon

Has previously sailed on Here Comes The Sun  Home #603-332-4951; Email: han6pack@yahoo.com

Judy King

I raced with PSA for about 5 years, starting off on J24s and then moved over to the PHRF class. I have also cruised for over 30 years on monuhulls, trimarans and catamarans in the New England area. In the last 7 years I have cruised for months in the Western/Eastern Caribbean, Central America, Portugal,Greece, Alaska and the Bahamas. Raced PHRF 3 years ago and was a substitute for the last two. I have experience in most positions on the boat, and am looking to join a boat and get involved with racing again this summer!  Direct: 603-380-3291     Email: judy.king@beangroup.com

Benjamin Reichl

Ben has recently taken an adult learn to sail class.  Per Kevin McCoole “clearly knew what he was doing on the water”Email: benreichl@gmail.com

Mike Vardaro

  Has previously sailed on Here Comes The SunHome #: 603-493-9251; Email: mwvardaro@comcast.net

2021 Bios Of People Who Would Like To Crew

Sue Gifford

cell 978-430-0989, experience day sailing

Steven Heuer

Cell: 410-991-3274       Email: svbheuer@gmail.com
Bio:  23 yo physics PhD student, grew up in Annapolis MD intermittently sailing 420s and a Catalina 27. Did some casual 420 racing in college but don’t have a lot of experience with keelboat racing. I love being on the water and am a quick and motivated learner with a very flexible schedule!
 
Ted Jankowski
Cell: 207-650-6428  Email: thaddeusjj@gmail.com
I was working, living, and sailing out of state for several years. This is my first season back for a PSA sailing season in years and I am looking forward to crewing in the PHRF Spinnaker or Cruiser sections. Experienced in shape sailor. Crewed on Breakaway for many years, and know the course, and the rules.
 
Emily Lafferty
Cell: 339.203.5712    Email: emily.searles@gmail.com
Completed the KPYC adult sailing course 2021. Looking to gain experience crewing. Sailed MacGregor 26 casually (more of passenger) on the Chesapeake over the past 12 years with family. I’m an avid bike racer and runner, 36 yo. Stay at home mom with a really flexible schedule.
 
Mark Mallett
Cell: 617-599-2201 email: mark.h.mallett@gmail.com
29 y.o. Professional naval architect who goes to sea frequently. I have sailed/crewed various small boats lasers, 420s, Wianno sr (Scudder Cup) in races. Frequently cruise on weekends on keel boats. I have crewed half a PSA season in the past hoping to join a crew who will have me regularly on Tuesdays. Have experience as race committee at Bass River Yacht Club in Yarmouth, Ma. Also have a little experience in some small boat repair, wood working/fiberglass.  Have my own lifejack/rain gear!