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Name Contact Info. Crew Needed
Adam Marks 
310-488-9526
 
Position: any/ trimer/ mast/ pit
Experience: 39 years old 35 years of sailing experience, more offshore than buoy racing but still do lots of day regattas on a Tartan 40( 3ed in Figawi this year) wed nights at EGYC. Owner of a Newport 41 for 23 years. URI big boat team in early 1990's. other boats I have raced on regularly when living in so cal were a Farr 395 and Santa Cruz 50 
Name Contact Info. Crew Available
Eric Gottschalk 
609 -707-5910 (cell)
856 751-7136 
Position:
Experience:  
Evan Cooper 
860-460-5390
 
Position: Main, Mast
Experience: Interested in crewing at BIRW 2010. I've been trimming main on Frerrs 33/Olson 30 for the past 4 years. Prior to that mastman on J35 for 10 years.  
Matthew Paige 
(860)460-3222
 
Position: Bow/Mast, Trimmer
Experience: I have been sailing keel boats for about the past 4 years and have been driving a J-24 in local races for the past year. I have been a bowman on a variety of boats including J-24, J-29 and a J-105. I was also a bowman and jib trimmer on a Migrant 45. In addition to keel boats I am on the Roger Williams sailing team and am currently a sailing instructor at Stonington Harbor Yacht Club and have taught at Mason's Island Yacht Club in the past. I feel comfortable doing any job on a sail boat. Let me know if you are looking for crew! 
Ed Littke 
781-534-3525
781-749-4040 
Position: Sail Trimmer, Navigator, Helm
Experience: 40 years experience as race skipper and crew. Full sailing resume available.  
Hayes 
323.972.9946
 
Position: Sail Trim
Experience: 28 y/o M with 20+ years experience. I was a member of the US Naval Academy Offshore Sailing Team. Most recent race experience will be the Newport Ensenada 2010 (captain Bavaria 46). Contact for full sailing resume. I'm in Los Angeles and need a bit of notice if you can have me onboard. Looking forward to sailing on the East Coast again. 
Alan Ponanski 
860-575-0971
860-873-1918 
Position: All
Experience: Hard working father/son crew looking for fun ride for third straight BI Race Week. Sailed J-195's and C&C 115's. Past URI, Mitchell College & Newport Sail programs. Sailed for Boston College Sail Team. Go BC! Eagle Scouts/CPR Certified. Staying on BI last two weeks of June, have minivan. We are flexible, fun and enjoy teamwork. 
Scottie J. Lauermann 
(508) 863-1962
 
Position: Any
Experience: Upcoming high school senior at Tabor Academy. Am the Executive Officer onboard the the schools the 92-foot schooner, Tabor Boy. Have extensive inter-coastal sailing experience, as well as several offshore passages. Hold USCG LIFEBOAT Cert., celestial navigation, knowledgeable with marine electronics. Easy going, small, and passionate for sailing and the ocean. Resume available upon request. 
Jon Howland 
203-751-7212
 
Position: Mast, Grinder, Main
Experience: I am 18, racing for 13 years. I am looking to be on a very competitive boat, however still have fun. Am available for delivery. I have the most experience on: X41, Farr 42, Swan 42, J-120, Beneteau 36.7, Tartan 10, Pearson 34 and Swan 45. Have done BIRW 6 times among various other races small and large.  
Sean McGuire 
860-670-4786
 
Position: Foredeck/Trim
Experience: 23 year old graduate school student. Been sailing my entire life (Thames Yacht Club). Boat experience includes Ensigns (5 years), Catalina 27 (3 years), Catalina 36 MK II (5 years), Catalina 387 (1 year). I was also the captain of my high school sailing team at St. Thomas More Prep. I live in New London, CT/West Hartford, CT and I currently own a JY15. I am a very competitive individual and willing to put in the extra hours in prepping for this race. 
Frank Dease 
860 559-7212
860 586-8172 
Position: Variable
Experience: General boating and basic 101 knowledge, big runner if fitness helps.