Crew Wanted & Available
Want to race in Bay of Islands Sailing Week, but don’t have a boat? Or have a boat and need crew? No worries – we’ve got you covered. Fill in the form below and be published on this page!
Phillippa Hall
Looking for a Boat
Hello | Kia ora Bay of Islands Race Week Skippers,
My name is Phillippa, and I am available to crew for the 2027 Bay of Islands Race Week.
I sail actively throughout the year. I learnt to sail in dinghies and, over the past four years, have progressed to racing keelboats up to 40 feet.
I currently skipper a 20-foot trailer boat in twilight and offshore races. I have also crewed at Airlie Beach and Hamilton Island Race Weeks over the past three years.
I am confident with sail trim and understand points of sail, apparent wind and true wind. While my foredeck experience is limited, I am comfortable skirting and would welcome the opportunity to join a crew for the regatta in whatever position is suitable.
Thank you | Ngā mihi,
Phillippa
Guy Taylor
Looking for a Boat
Hi Bay of Islands Race Week Skippers,
My name is Guy Taylor and I’m looking for a boat to crew on for the 2027 Bay of Islands Race Week.
I’m originally from Whangārei and now live in Stockholm, Sweden. I’ve been sailing for over 50 years, starting in P-Class dinghies in Whangārei before moving into keelboats, cruising and offshore racing.
I’ve sailed and raced in New Zealand, Australia and Sweden, with experience in club and regional course racing as well as offshore sailing. I currently sail and race my own Dehler 29 MkII in Sweden and have competed in the 350 NM Gotland Runt in 2024, 2025 and 2026, sailing double-handed in 2025 and 2026.
I’ve also had plenty of cruising and skippering experience, including sailing from Auckland to Fiji and chartering around the Bay of Islands and Great Barrier Island.
I’m now partly retired, so I have more flexibility to spend time sailing in New Zealand. I’ll be back in Whangārei from mid-January to mid-March 2027 and would be keen to get involved in some racing while I’m home.
I’m happy to fill whatever role is needed and bring plenty of sailing, racing, offshore and navigation experience to the boat.
If you’re looking for crew for Race Week, feel free to get in touch.
Guy Taylor
guy.m.taylor1@gmail.com
0467 341 26160
Koen Blom
Looking for a Boat
Hi there,
I’m travelling through Australia and New Zealand from October to February, and I’m planning to be in the Bay of Islands around Sailing Week.
I’m a 32-year-old windsurfer and have been windsurfing for about ten years. I also have some basic sailing experience and would love to get more time on the water and gain some experience sailing.
I was wondering if there might be opportunities to join a boat as crew during Bay of Islands Sailing Week. I’d be very happy to help out wherever needed and learn along the way.
If you know of any boats or teams looking for crew, I’d love to hear from you.
Thanks in advance!
Best,
Koen
Looking for crew? Or looking for a boat?
Bay of Islands Sailing Week is all about getting out on the water, and we know that sometimes you have a boat but need an extra pair of hands — or you’re keen to race but don’t have a boat.
If you’re looking for crew or a boat to join, we recommend connecting with the sailing community through your local sailing club, your sailing network, or the Bay of Islands Sailing Week community.
You can also contact us at media@boisailingweek.org.nz and we can point you in the right direction.
Have a boat with space?
If you have room on your boat and are looking for crew, please get in touch with your sailing network or let other sailors know through the Bay of Islands Sailing Week community.
Looking for a boat?
If you’re a sailor looking to join a boat for Sailing Week, let us know your sailing experience, the positions you’re comfortable sailing, and what type of boat you’re hoping to race on.
Please note: Bay of Islands Sailing Week does not guarantee a crew or boat match. Any arrangements are made directly between skippers and crew members.
Get in touch:
media@boisailingweek.org.nz