Objective
Energetic, hardworking, trusted Professional Captain with a proven ability in project management. Excellent organizational skills, outstanding work ethic and impeccable attention to detail. Skilled navigator and accomplished boat handler, with a broad base of boating experience. European waters, Bahamas, Florida, Caribbean, Eastern Rivers and lock systems. Thrives in challenging and stimulating work environment.
USCG 100 Ton Master Near Coastal with Sailing and Towing Endorsements.
Excellent Mechanical Skills
Experience
Involve with sailing since 1965.
Start with Cadet junior class and went true all junior classes.
In 1970 start training and competing in Olympic class Finn.
From 1972 to 1977 went true all Olympic classes including 470, FD, Tornado,
Star and Soling. Won numerous regattas and championships.
After returning from army in 1979 start training and competing in ¼ ton class.
Won numerous regattas and championships.
Around Europe Regattas as mate on board of 64’ Sail boat 1984, 1986, 1988.
Bahamas, Florida as Mate/Captain on board of 67’ Motor yacht 2008.
North Eastern Coast as Mate/Captain on board of 38’ Sail boat 1999-2004.
Multiple deliveries on Eastern coast from 27’ to 87’ Sail/Power boats.
Captain on 75’ schooner for Classic Harbor Line Cruises, Summer 2009.
Education
Odessa Yacht Club, Odessa, Ukraine
Yacht captain of 1st class (boats up to 150’), June 1977.
Odessa College of Industrial Automation, Ukraine.
Welding technology/Electrical Engineer. June 1977.
USCGA Power Squadron Piloting Class 1991.
Nautical School, OUPV Course, Master license upgrade, Basic First Aid, CPR & AED Successful completion on February 2009.
100 GT, near coastal USCG Master License in 2009.
Sailing and towing endorsements.
Certification
100 GT, near coastal USCG Master License in 2009.
Sailing and towing endorsements.
Electrical engineer 1977
Skils
Expert in seamanship, piloting, navigation (including celestial, chart and electronic), sail trim, rigging and sail repair.
Extended knowledge in strategy and tactics of sailboat racing.
Above average mechanical skills from lifetime of maintenance and repair of boats, cars, motorcycles.
FCC – MROP radio operator license.
CPR, First Aid, OSHA Safety.