In article 2008102206411416807-jerelull@maccom, Jere Lull wrote:
On 2008-10-22 00:03:25 -0400, Larry said:

Justin C wrote in
:

Unfortunately the only crew places I find are racing, which, though
enjoyable, are not the type of sailing I really want to be doing. I
read this newsgroup to learn from those who have done it, are doing it,
or have other interesting facts to pass on.

Justin, you've been hanging out in the wrong places!

Excellent post. The only thing I could add would be to show up in
spring as owners are getting things ready: fixing, sanding, varnishing
and so forth. Even if you don't know anything, just having you around
giving them a reason to keep working instead of taking a break will let
them get far more done. They'll be amazed how much "you" did and of
course think of you when they need crew to take their
too-big-for-singlehanding boat out.

For some reason Larry's post didn't make it to my server, I've just been
and read it on Google, so this reply is to Larry.

It's not easy hanging around the docks here. The only option I have is a
local marina which is locked down so tight that from the 'public' side,
where we can look at the boats without needing a swipe-card for entry,
it's a half-mile walk around to the gate to give the guy a hand... and
that's if he heard you yell across to him in the first place!

Most of the boats here never move at all, and most work seems to be
carried out by the local yard.

I hear what you're saying, Larry, and am trying! I don't have a lot of
manual skills, my job is desk-bound, but I'm a practical person and have
no problem getting my hands dirty. I've just gotta get one of those
swipe-cards without paying for a berth.

Justin.

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Justin C, by the sea.