Looking to learn and crew on 505's

[Matt Merchant]

Hey everyone, 

My name is Matt. I have been hearing great things about the 505 class and would love to learn how to crew on one. So, if there are any of you looking for crew and wouldn't mind giving a lesson or two I would be happy to learn. 

I am 27 years old 6'3" and weigh between 200-206. I have been sailing for about 2 years starting with the UCSC sailing program where I learned how to sail lasers and RS visions and moving on to racing on a Santa Cruz 27. Recreationally I have had some experience sailing on a laser 2 where I got some understanding of how the trapeze works along with the spinnaker. Lately I have been sailing on a Moore 24 named Moorgasm. 

I live in Santa Cruz CA and am willing to drive as far north as Richmond Yacht Club and as far south as Monterey Yacht Club. I am available some weekdays which tend to vary and am available most weekends.

I plan to drop by next weekend as St Francis to check out the regatta and meet anyone looking for future crew. 

Best of luck next weekend, 

Matt Merchant

[Richard Mundell]

Matt's been sailing with Steve Bourdow and I on Steve's Moore24. He'd be a good addition to the crew pool if someone can get him out on the wire and up to speed. 

Good luck Matt and welcome!

Rich

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[Patrick Weaver]

Hello Matt  I am having dinner at the scyc. I asked the Mgr about you but he doesn't think you are a member. Let's go sailing...
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[Matt Merchant]

Hey Pat, 

I'm not a member. But I would love to get out. I keep waiting for the harbor to open again. You must know Evan Viola. I've been sailing with him on Mistress Quickly. 

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[Patrick Weaver]

Mistress Quickly Is My dads old boat.  I have taken Evan Diola and many of his crew out on Suicide Blonde; None of them has shown much aptitude, unfortunately. Making the transition to an extreme dinghy like the 5o5 from a big boat like SC27s requires some focus but I found it rewarding. It's actually more like snowboarding than 27 sailing. I guess we will be blown in for a couple more days but if you like we can possibly find a way to get out on wednesday about midday...