SV Andiamo - Body

	So we're just getting started for now, but we're looking to build a crew of sailors for racing and cruising Andiamo.

	Want to be a Andiamo crew member? If you'd like to join us for an upcoming day sail or race, drop us a line - we'd be glad to have you aboard. Also check out the 'Seven Basics of Crewing" below.
	Need to meet the boat at an event? Check out the Directions Page for how to meet the boat at whatever marina we're leaving from.
	Check out the Crew Assignments page for details on who's doing what on upcoming races.

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Owner & Co-Skipper	Jamie Reece I'm a Realtor with Regatta Partners when working, and a sailor when not. Been sailing all all my life - first on the lakes of Kansas, then while living on a boat in Tacoma and Everett as a kid. Have raced and cruised throughout the Puget Sound, San Juans and Gulf Islands as well as raced to Hawaii aboard a friend's boat. Sarah says I'm a different, better person when I've been sailing recently. Apparently I get a bit grumpy when not sailing often. Good news ... if you're reading this page you probably know the sailing side of me! I aspire to casually race Andiamo with friends for the foreseeable future, as well as cruise Puget Sound/San Juans/Gulf Islands with family. With luck I'll find time for another race or two to Hawaii or maybe even convince Sarah to join me on a return delivery from Hawaii ! Much longer term would love to single/double hand a boat across Pacific, and eventually retire to a life of cruising the world for 6 to 9 months of each year.

Owner & Co-Skipper	Sarah Reece Probably too cliché' to call her my first mate in sailing and life, right? Yeah, it probably is... however true it may be. Sarah is the only thing more important that sailing to me. Less than a month into dating she began to understand my love affair with sailing when she would spend hours watching the America's Cup on television with me - for those who haven't watched sailing on television, you really have to like sailing to find it interesting. Apparently she did and she's been with me ever since and putting up with my addiction. Over the years, she's sailed quite a bit, cruising & racing, though she's a much bigger fan of a quiet cruise to a noisy race with overly aggressive guys yelling at each other. She's a great navigator and helmsman and I've always appreciated her courage and faith - she's never said no to any of my requests to go out in wild weather. Perhaps our best moments sailing have been our cruises to the San Juans where we've enjoyed sunset dinners at anchor, our engagement on Sucia Island, parties with friends at Roche Harbor or just hanging out watching street performers in Victoria - all experiences I know she hopes to repeat in our own boat. Of course, Sarah is also the foundation of our real estate business. She brings the passion, experience and fun to the business and has for years. When she's not helping folks with real estate or sailing with me - you can often find her enjoying Yoga, a good book or two (or three) or just hanging out with friends.

Mascot	Boca He's the landlubber dog who tolerates the boat. Already anxious he is a sight to see while he tries to find his place of Zen on the heeling, pitching world that is a sailboat. Need someone/thing to help keep you warm? Just call out 'Boca' and you'll find yourself and source of warmth and comfort.
Mascot	Bella Affectionately know as 'Dopey' both for her laid back attitude and her at time funny bouts of clumsiness, she is Zen itself on a boat. This dog can find a comfy spot anywhere in this world, and the boat is not an exception. Has issues with effects of gravity when heeling - perhaps its time for a non-skid coat.

Main Trimmer Foredeck	Will & Amber Lanni Will and Amber are neighbors of Steve and Lisa that we met at their housewarming party (thanks!). They've become fast friends and avid sailors (I have to look over my back to make sure they don't steal the keys and take the boat out on there own). After a recent race we were dropping folks off at the dock and when I asked if they wanted to go back out Amber says 'yeah ... I haven't gotten a turn at the wheel today!' Will is quickly learning how to trim the main. When not sailing with us, he's using his amazing creativity at his multimedia design company - Red Card Studios - or playing in his band that plays 80's TV theme songs (isn't that right?). Amber is our acrobat on the foredeck and is learning all the fun and perils that come with being on the pointy end. When not sailing, she works for a Seattle advertising firm and will soon be returning to Seattle University to pursue her post graduate degree. Amber's also know for her sea salt topped chocolates that always seem to be part of the lunch box.... good news is that she happily shares them!
"Jack of All Sails" Foredeck/Mast	Steve & Lisa Manghi Long time friends of ours and always a blast to be around. They always bring with them a spirit of adventure and a eager attitude towards learning and doing what needs to be done - two wonderful things to have aboard at all times. When not sailing, they can be found on various other outdoor and indoor adventures in the Northwest, or when necessary working for GE Capital (Steve) or Amazon.com (Lisa). They're also know to throw some epic keggers at their home in Seattle. Steve is our "Jack of All Sails" - he fills in whereever we have someone gone from foredeck to cockpit to main/jib trim. Lisa is a tough get, as Amazon.com gets most of her time. But when we do she spends her time tending to the foredeck and center of the boat duties.
Mast & Foredeck Photographer/ Tactical Ballast	Chet & Luzia Tibig Chet and Luzia are clients who've become close friends. They're new to sailing and have taken to it with such a wonderful enthusiasm and energy. They are some of the most consistent crew - coming out pretty much whenever we leave the dock. Chet is quite the mast man and foredeck crew. He works with Amber to keep things running smoothly. Luzia is a our resident photographer and is often rail meat, and the only one of the crew that hikes for two. She's continued to be an awesome vibrant member of the crew well into her 8th month of pregnancy!
	Jeff Swearingen Another great friend of ours who is new to sailing, but has tackled it with a great deal of passion. He's been tougher to get aboard due to work commitments building large commercial buildings but when he's aboard he's been asking tons of questions and learning a ton. Is developing into a fill in trimmer for main and jib.
	Taylor Daynes Taylor knows more about the history of sailing than I do - having been a principal designer of a online game about Pirate Ships he knows tons about the boats of prior centuries and the seafaring days of old. Taylor has been developing his real world sailing skills at a digital pace recently becoming a frequent member of the Thursday night crew and learning the ropes ... no, lines associated with trimming the headsails.
	Adam DeBruler & Cheryl Webb Whenever we need a burst of energy aboard we call Adam and Cheryl. They both are full of life, energy and great humor; and are always fun to have aboard. They've been out for a few day sails with us and we're looking forward to many more, including some races. Adam is the process of learning more about sail trim and sail handling in the middle of the boat. When not sailing, Adam is know to be causing trouble throughout the greater Puget Sound or working as a Project Manager for Sierra Construction - building many of the stores we shop in. Cheryl is often found trying to keep Adam out of said trouble, and keeps Adam in the lifestyle he's become accustomed to through her Marketing prowess at the wealth management firm - Laird, Norton, Tyee in Seattle.
Former Crew	John Lapham We met John racing my folks boat in Everett and I have liked him ever since. When he's not working as a HVAC system designer or studying and teaching martial arts, he can be found riding his motorcycle and working on honey-do projects while dreaming of boats. He's got the disease bad ... and sometime soon I'm sure he'll grown an expensive floating fiberglass tumor in the 25-30'. Until then, we'll have the pleasure of having him trim sails and share is enthusiasm for sailing! We're looking forward to John's wife Kelly joining us again once the rigors of nursing school have quieted for awhile! John has graduated to the fun and excitement of boat ownership having recently purchased an Islander 30.	John looking far more serious than he really is!

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	Seven Basics of Crewing
	1. Be safe. You don't have to have sailed before, we can teach you what you need to know to stay safe and have fun. You don't have to know how to swim, though its helpful. If you don't, please help us, and yourself, by wearing a PFD (personal floatation device) at all times on the boat. We've got some pretty lightweight, easy to wear inflatable PFDs on board that are pretty comfortable. Whether you can swim or not, if you have your own PFD, please bring it along with you. We've got a bunch, but can never have too many. Speak up. There's many things we can do to make the sail more comfortable. If you are feeling at all apprehensive, let us know and we can ease up a bit and make you more comfortable.
	2. Have fun. Sailing is about fun, adventure and relaxation. We race to have fun and adventure - if we win all the better.
	3. Drinking is fine, but only in responsible moderation. Nothing's worse that trying to fish a drunk out of the water... so we just don't do it. If you're drunk and go overboard - good luck! Okay, we'll always come and get you, but its always easier and more fun if you just stay in control and on the boat.
	4. Be safe and have fun.
	5. Help when and where you can. You can always make sailing more fun by getting involved - it's easier than it looks. Just speak up and we'll give you something to do.
	6. Come Prepared Depending on the season, try to bring an extra layer of clothes. Nothing too big, just assume that it's going to be cooler than you think or it's forecasted. We've got some warm clothes on board just in case, but bringing your own will ensure that you stay warm since its often cooler on the water than on land, especially when the wind picks up. That said, please avoid over-packing - we want you to be warm not prepared for the next blizzard!
	7. Be safe and have fun.