CrewFinder

Have you discovered the fastest growing network for sailing industry professionals worldwide? Download the app soon for free and see for yourself how you can find work and hire experienced professionals at the touch of a button.

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So it's been ages since we last posted something, WHOOPS!  We've managed to sufficiently encourage our Android devs to put together a beta for the app, partly through cake and partly through stern looks.

Have a look at the app and let us know what you think, we're constantly working on trying to make it better and need your feedback to achieve it!

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Another fantastic opportunity just posted to the CrewFinder App! Erkan is looking for crew to help him from Corfu to Marmaris, and in this weather what could be better!! Check it out now! :)

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Palma Boat Show (1st - 5th May)

We're getting ready for the boat show in Palma the 1st - 5th of May, http://www.mallorcagoldmine.com/Goldmine/Mallboatshow.htm, if we get the t-shirts in time you might even see us there in them :)

Let us know if you're going by tweeting us @crewfinderapp or posting us a message on Facebook; you'll be able to meet our founder Steve and chat about how we can help you find work or help you find crew in a new and innovative way!

(Might even have the Android app done by then too!!)

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As promised let's take a look at another job of the week! Ian is looking for an instructor to support his team out of Lefkas in Greece. If you'd like to take a look click this link http://bit.ly/10dp5Ki to jump straight to the job!

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Downloads

We've had a fantastic week of downloads so I'd like to thank each and every one of you amazing users :) Please keep checking the app we're keen to get more jobs posted and if you have any suggestions or people to get in touch with let us know or email [email protected]

Thanks :P

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128 new users in under a week! Fantastic thanks to everyone!! So what do you like? What do you hate? Let us know so we can build you an even better app! :)

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Calling all Android users!!

We need your help Beta Testing the Android version of the app!  You can sign up for access here:

http://tflig.ht/JxgFEZ

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We thought we'd highlight a job that's been posted on CrewFinder every week. Click on this link http://bit.ly/WRDSIH to jump straight to the job in the app! Steve, one of the founders of this app, is looking for help sailing his yacht from Barcelona to Palma on the 1st of April. Have a look and get in touch with Steve if you're looking to get some sailing hours under your belt! http://bit.ly/WRDSIH will take you straight there!

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Download the app at the AppStore

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The app is now up on the app store and we would love for you to download it and give it a whirl! 

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And we are 'In Review'!

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Here's a simple walkthrough on how to post a new job on the app, any questions just ask, email or tweet us!

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What to expect at launch

Now the app is going through the App Store review process you might be interested to find out what we will be doing over the next few weeks.  You will be able to register your details in the app using Facebook or Twitter; post jobs for permanent and temporary assignments; apply for jobs; Instant Message crew or job posters and manage applications.  All from your iPhone or iPad (with the full iPad app coming out soon after).

When we launch the app will be in English in the AppStore but we expect to add French, Spanish, German and Portuguese shortly after.  You can still post your jobs, IM or apply regardless of which language you use but we wanted to get the app out there and in use as quickly as possible.

Downloading, registering, posting and applying for jobs are all FREE and we value your feedback and support.  We set out with a goal to modernise the crewing industry, make it more fun and easy to use.  We need your help to understand how to make this app work for you so please do try us out and let us know what you think, and what we can do to make it better!

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Waiting for review...

As we said last night we're submitted and just need Apple to give us the nod and then all you lovely people will be able to get the App!

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And we submitted!!!

It's now with the lovely people at Apple to get their approval. Fingers crossed everyone! :)

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What does this mean??? Nobody really knows but what it's supposed to say is that we're down to our last bug!!! Whooooooooooo! Fingers crosses we'll submit to the App Store tonight and we'll keep you posted on our progress...

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So who are we?

You're probably wondering "Who are these fantastic people that are going to offer me this amazing app?" and if you're not you should be.  Well we're a collection of people with some experience in the marine industry and the IT industry.

We were thinking it seems really difficult to get crew to help out if you're new to an area or you need someone on short notice, which is when we came up with the idea for CrewFinder!  The whole point is to connect crew with boats; imagine you've just sailed a short passage from Gib to Ibiza and now you need to return the boat to Cadiz.  You don't know anyone on the island and the gal that helped you get there has already left for a new job.  CrewFinder is your answer, pop a job on the app and everyone local who's looking for work gets a push alert to tell them you need help!

Steve Crompton, better known from his photo at last night's quiz, is a Yachtmaster living in Palma, Majorca.  Steve has run several successful businesses including the premier creative recruitment company in the UK.

More soon...