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Shu Tahara - Crew
Position: Mast, Pit
Weight: 62 kg
22 years old. During my university years, I sailed as a skipper of the 470 class.
I am currently sailing with the Japanese J/24 team “GEKKO,” mainly as a mastman and pit crew.
I will compete in the Pre-Worlds as a member of Team GEKKO, but during the World Championship, I will be at the venue as a support member of the team.
If there is any team looking for an extra crew member, I would love the opportunity to join and gain more racing experience!
David Buckland - Crew
Position: Trim
Weight: 89 kg
Age 60+ height 178 Etchells 20 years as tactician/main/helm many worlds/ nationals/ states j24 nationals, late decision to sail very competitive. Contact phone: 0413 354 775.
Gus McKechnie - Crew
Position: Foredeck, Mast, Pit
Weight: 69 kg
Age 60+, height 1700mm. Fit and agile (sub-2:15 Stelvio)
As Bowman 8 X J24 World. Best: Japan 5th, Newport Rhode island 11th
3 x 1st Australian J24 National Titles
Many Victorian and NSW States
J70: Aus, States and Europeans
Etchels: States and Nationals
30 Year member at SYC
Corithian (have international sailing ID)
J24 Association Member
Live in Melbourne
I am not on a team because I have not been available for lead-up regattas and series.
I am measuring the rigs at the regatta
Corithian (have international sailing ID)
J24 Association Member
belinda parkes - Crew
Position: Foredeck, Mast
Weight: 70 kg
Sailed J24 and Etcheljs and Elliot 7, tasar, Farr40, Syd38 lots of competitive racing regattas, states, offshore sailor 2x syd2Hobart, 20,000 plus miles. Seeking a bow position especially fill in for last minute dropouts.
I live in manly Sydney race competitively year round at multiple clubs a member of RPAYC and race 120 plus races a year mix of club racing, SOPS, sprints, regattas, interstate, OD competitions
Keen to compete at all levels. Always seeking new challenges
Thanks Bel
Ryan Niland - Crew
Position: Foredeck, Mast, Pit, Trim
Weight: 75 kg
30 years of racing experience across keelboat classes. J/24 and J/22 crew/ex-owner. Many years in the class: North Americans, ECCs, Annapolis JWorld J/24 Thursday Nights 6+ years. Most recent Worlds: J/22 2024 (bow).
41y/o, fit, 6ft, 165lbs. Open to and experienced in all positions. Cover my own travel expenses. Available for Pre-worlds as well.
I'm always well prepared, reliable, and competitively driven, but I like to have fun and good time racing. Happy to hop on a call to talk more.
Yan Talacko - Crew
Position: Pit, Trim
Weight: 78 kg
I've owned and sailed J24s for over 30 years including participating in several world champs (in Japan, Greece & Australia) & numerous Australian & State titles. I've recently been sailing sportsboats and have just sold my VX One so I am now available and keen to do the regatta in Melbourne which is where I'm based.
Francesco Nucara - Crew
Position: Mast, Pit
Weight: 92 kg
I partecipated at last three Europeans and Worlds as role indicated and all italian local regattas. 6 years of experience on j24 boats.
I own 3/4 j24 boats in italy in racing conditions. I could be in Melbourne at my own expense and sails.
Rob Cumine - Crew
Position: Pit, Trim
Weight: 85 kg
Experienced and passionate mariner with over 30,000 delivery miles and extensive offshore racing experience. Proven skipper and boat manager with a strong commitment to safety, maritime obligations, and creating a positive, high-performing onboard environment.
Skilled at attracting, developing, and retaining quality crew to build harmonious, effective teams. Leadership style is relaxed and open, yet firm when required and compassionate when needed. Leads by example, demonstrating full knowledge and willingness to perform any task onboard.
Offshore & Racing Experience
Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race (600 nm)
Launceston to Hobart Yacht Race (380 nm) × 4 (including multiple campaigns on Excalibur)
Melbourne to Apollo Bay and other Victorian offshore races (90–180 nm)
Dubai to Muscat Offshore Race (360 nm)
Multiple Bass Strait crossings in varied conditions
30,000+ nautical miles of coastal and offshore deliveries throughout Australia
Boats Sailed
50 ft racers
44 ft performance yachts
Sydney 38s
Mini Transat-style boats
Merton 49
Beneteau range
X-44s
Various other race and performance yachts
Key Qualifications
Sea Safety Survival
Essential Sea Survival
First Aid & Offshore First Aid
Coxswain
Long Range Radio Operator Certificate
Keelboat Instructor
Auditor
Marine Diesel
Deck Machinery and Lifting
80-ton Travel Lift Operator
Francesco Nucara - Crew
Position: Foredeck, Mast, Pit
Weight: 92 kg
I partecipate at last three Europeans and Worlds as role indicated and all italian local regattas.
6 years of experience in j24 boats, I own 3/4 of them in italy in racing conditions.
I could be in Melbourne at my own expense.
Marcus Richter - Crew
Position: Foredeck, Mast, Trim
Weight: 74 kg
4 years of J24 experience on and off, mostly in Plymouth sound and the Tamar river. Additional experience sailing J80s, dinghies, large cruisers, and a Formula 28.
Competed in the 2024 J24 European Championships and the 2025 J24 World Championships. Most comfortable on the foredeck either bow or mast.
Available for the full regatta and pre-event racing. 24 y/o, based in the UK
Thomas Wills - Crew
Position: Foredeck, Mast, Pit
Weight: 84 kg
Relatively new to the class. Last year I competed in the worlds in Plymouth as mast but have done all positions. Preferred foredeck but happy to do anything. Can also compete in the youth section as I’m 18. Currently living in the UK.
David Elmslie - Crew
Position: Mast, Pit
Weight: 78 kg
I have chartered out my J24 Dire Straits which I have skippered for a couple of years (new to the class). I also regularly crew in all positions as I co own dire straits and alternate skippering. I have 15 yers dinghy sailing experience, have sailed in multiple Australian and worlds tasar championships and am currently also sailing an aero. Age 69. I live in Melbourne.
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