Facebook groups and Sail-co are the best ways to find crew opportunities

Two platforms stand out for getting connected to the sailing community: Facebook groups and Sail-co. Both are great for finding people who are looking for crew, people who want to teach, and people who simply want company on board. Lauren Landers Sailing has taken crew members on charters and plans to do so again. Local sailing clubs and courses are also worth pursuing. The key insight is that the sailing community is small and tight-knit, so the more people you meet, the more your connections snowball. Someone will know someone, and even if one opportunity does not work out, a referral to the right person can end up being a perfect fit for learning.