SailTies, the digital logbook that’s redefining how boaters record and share their time on the water, have unveiled Crew Match, a new in‑app feature that pairs the platform’s 30,000+ boaters with the perfect crewing opportunities.

Solving the ‘who’s free to sail?’ headache

Finding reliable crew, or a boat to crew on, has long been a tedious task involving message‑boards, last‑minute texts which can often lead to a bad fit or even a dangerous situation. Owners often have to wade through hundreds of messages from unsuitable or unavailable profiles, while serious boaters struggle to cut through the noise.

Whether boaters are looking for a day trip or an offshore passage, SailTies Crew Match brings the process into the 21st century. Because SailTies users already log their voyages, miles, qualifications and boat types in the app, each boater has a living, shareable boating CV.

Crew Match uses that to:

• Let skippers post a voyage itinerary, vessel details and required experience in seconds
• Surface upcoming trips on an interactive map, filtered by date, location, duration and trip‑type (cruise, race, passage)
• Allow prospective crew to view skipper profiles, message in‑app and request to join
• Notify users the moment a trip near their chosen region is published
• Seamlessly add accepted crew to the trip’s private group chat and logbook
• Record the voyage to every participant’s log automatically

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“We built Crew Match to get people boating more often.”

“Every weekend, thousands of berths go empty while would‑be crew search half a dozen Facebook groups,” explained Chris Jacobs, co-founder of SailTies.

“By combining a trusted digital logbook with a dedicated marketplace, we’re making it frictionless for skippers to find capable crew — and for boaters to get on the water, build miles and meet likeminded sailors.”

Why SailTies is a step forward for crew matching

• Verified experience: Voyages are logged automatically, giving skippers a clear picture of a crew‑seeker’s miles, boat types and qualifications.
• Smart discovery: Filter trips by region, date, duration and boating style, or let Crew Match send push alerts for new trips nearby.
• End‑to‑end management: Integrated chat, crew requests and itinerary tools mean no spreadsheets or third‑party messengers.
• Groups integration: Yacht clubs using SailTies Groups can promote trips privately to members or share publicly for maximum reach.
• Free to use: Crew Match is available today on SailTies for iOS and Android at no additional cost.