Shoham Saporta, male, 51
Ref 48354
| Nationality: | Israel |
| Currently based in: | Tel Aviv, Israel |
| Looking for: | North Pacific Islands; South Pacific Islands; |
| Experience: | 10000 ocean miles / 10000 coastal miles |
| I am 48 years old VP engineering in elevator industry Sailing since I was 12. At sea scouts as a boy, Skipper since I was 18, former yacht instructor skippered many charters and deliveries in the Med, manger and crew member of a racing team since 2013. Atlantic crossing as a skipper in 2018. Easy going and friendly High technical skills Reasonable cooking skills Eager to celebrate my 50 birthday on a Pacific voyage | |
| Smoking: | non-smoker |
| Relationship status: | married |
| Dietary requirements: | Non |
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| Number of years sailing: | 4 to 9 |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 10000 / Coastal: 10000 |
| Nights at sea: | 50+ |
| I have experience as: | Instructor (Ocean Sailing) |
| Sailing Skills | Experienced I have done this many times and am confident to help others less experienced. I am happy doing this day |
Competent I am competent doing this in daylight, or if there is someone more experienced with me |
Basic I have only done this a few times, but I am willing to learn |
None I have not done this before |
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| Steer a compass course |  | |||
| Keep lookout/watch-keeping | | |||
| Trimming sails – mainsail and foresail/jib | | |||
| Reefing | | |||
| Working the foredeck – setting sails including spinnakers and cruising chutes | | |||
| Navigating with GPS and paper charts at sea | | |||
| Anchoring and handling anchors | | |||
| Cooking at sea | | |||
| Using dinghies with outboard motors | | |||
| Heaving-to and other heavy weather tactics | |
Other nautical or cruising skills |
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| Using VHF radio | |
| Diesel engine maintenance | |
| Outboard engine maintenance | |
| Repairing or making sails | |
| Using radar | |
Other nautical or relevant qualifications |
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| Qualification | Awarding | Level | Year |
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| Commercial skipper | Israeli ministry it transportation | Coastal/international/commercial/tag boat | 1991 |
