Crew Match - Find Yacht Crew and Sail More Often
Sail plans ready, but no crew?
Every skipper has been there, the forecast’s perfect, the boat’s prepped, but your friends are busy.
Crew Match by SailTies connects boat owners and sailors instantly, so you can fill berths faster and spend more time on the water.
Whether you’re looking for crew for a weekend sail, an ocean passage, or a race, Crew Match makes it effortless to find reliable people nearby.
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Why Use Crew Match?
Crew Match was built by sailors who know the frustration of last-minute cancellations and endless Facebook threads.
Now, finding crew or joining voyages takes minutes instead of weeks.
Faster Matches - Fill trips within 48 hours
Fewer Cancellations - Verified profiles and clear trip details mean fewer no-shows
Global Network - Thousands of real sailors across 185+ countries
Easy Communication - Message directly and confirm your next adventure
How Crew Matching Works
Less scrolling, more sailing. Get out on the water this week!
1. Create a Trip Listing
Describe your sail, location, dates, roles, and skill level needed.
Pro Tip: Upload 2–3 photos from similar past trips. Listings with photos get 3× more crew requests.
2. Create beautiful trip logs in two taps
Check applicants’ sailing logs, experience, and certifications.
Pro Tip: For weekend sails, look for sailors with at least 100 nm logged and a completed SailTies profile.
3. Create beautiful trip logs in two taps
Chat in-app, agree on details, and set sail.
Pro Tip: Confirm early to reduce last-minute dropouts and boost your skipper rating.
Best Practises for Great Crew Matches
For Boat Owners
- 1. Be specific about dates, departure port, and expectations
- 2. Mention required skills (helmsman, trimmer, watch-keeping).
- 3. Add a friendly personal note, it attracts reliable sailors.
- 4. Update your trip status (Open / Full / Cancelled).
For Crew
- 1. Complete your profile with a clear photo and sailing history.
- 2. Write a short intro message about what you’re looking for
- 3. Mention your goals (learning, racing, cruising).
- 4. Link your SailTies logbook to show miles and skills.
- 5. Be responsive and punctual, reputation matters at sea.
SailTies Crew Match Demo from the founders
Watch co-founder Tom demo how Crew Match works
Real sailors. Real trips. Real opportunities.
Join the community of active sailors, looking to support each other and get on the water more often.
11 million+
Nautical Miles Logged
100,000+
Voyages Recorded
35,000+
Active, real sailors
185
Countries Represented
4.9/5 App Rating
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Trusted Worldwide by 1,000+ Partners in the Sailing Industry
From schools and clubs, to training providers and national bodies, SailTies brings communities into the future of boating.
Sail Canada
Governing body of sailing in Canada, recommends SailTies to all members as the best way to record and share their sailing history.
International Yacht Training
Recommend SailTies as the preferred option for recording your sailing, and use the SailTies platform to distribute their digital certificates.
NauticEd
Use SailTies apps as the way for students to record their voyages, and as a digital wallet for their certificates.
Boatfolk Marinas
Use SailTies to grow their communities, by sharing boating with fellow berth holders and making crew matching easier.
What sailors are saying about Crew Match
Verified reviews from SailTies members:
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Goodbye Paper Logbook
“Say goodbye to the paper logbook - SailTies has everything in one place!”
Liam, United Kingdom 🇬🇧
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Recording round the world
“SailTies is perfect for tracking my trips as I am circumnavigating the world! It is perfect 😍”
Cami, New Zealand 🇳🇿
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Works perfectly!
“I put all my sailing on it, racing, cruising, dinghies, it works perfectly!”
Duncan, Canada 🇨🇦
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Share all my sailing
“I love that you can add everyone you have sailed with on the trip and then share it with family and friends!”
Becca, USA 🇺🇸
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Strava for Sailing
“Like Strava for sailing, this digital logbook is great making sharing my sailing easy”
Mike, Barbados 🇧🇧
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Crew Match?
Crew Match is a platform that allows boat owners and sailors to find each other and coordinate voyages.
Who is Crew Match for?
Crew Match is for boat owners and sailors who want to find each other and coordinate voyages.
How much does Crew Match cost?
Crew Match is completely free! You can create a free profile and start finding crew and trips immediately.
How does Crew Match work?
Simply create a trip listing and wait for crew to apply. You can then message crew to coordinate the details of the voyage. If you're looking for opportunities to go boating, you can search the map for nearby sailing opportunities.
How can I stay up to date with new trips and crew requests?
You can setup alerts to notify you of new trips and crew requests in your area. You can also setup notifications to notify you of new messages in your group pages.
Free forever. Find your next trip now:
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