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 |