Objective
captaining 70' and up sail/power yachts,marina/sailing school, charter management, nautical/maritime supporter in special projects like expeditions (National Geographic), training vessels,and marine related pilot projects.
Experience
National Liquidators-Maritech Services, Ft. Lauderdale FL 2000-to present. Service-yard manager. Boat and ship repair, maintenance, marina/boat yard operation, recovery, delivery. Controlling/superwising the service/yard operation of the biggest vessel recovery company in the US.
US Sailing/Sailing School Newport, RI/Ft.Lauderdale, FL. 2000 to present. Sail boat instructor tariner and powerboat instructor at US Sailing and instructor at Sea School (Ocean and Coastwise Educational) on demand.
Derecktor-Gunnel Inc. Dania, FL. 1998-2000
Rigger-skipper. Marina & boat yard operation, hauling/launching, tug boat & crane operation, sailboat service, repair and building.
Globe Discovery USA, Inc. Boca raton, FL. 1994-98.
Managing Director,Skipper-Delivery Captain. Boat delivery, boat charter,offshore racing, boat care, instruction.
Globe Discovery Hungary,Ltd. Budapest, Hungary. 1996-97.
Managing Director-Captain. Responsible for fund raising, PR-media work, operation on board during one year long Round the world race as skipper of 14 crew, media sponsor follow-up (film making).
Mahart-Salammbo Yacht Club Ltd.Balatonalmadi-Hungary.1987-1994. Managing Director. Responsible for start-up operation, managing complete marina service, sailing school, charter fleet, boat building/repair, supervision of a staff of seven.
Mahart-Balaton Shipping Ltd. Siofok-Hungary, 1984-1987. Harbor Master-Responsible for supervision of technical staff and a new product management.
Mahart-Hungarian Seagoing Shipping Company. Budapest-Hungary, 1971-1984. Third mate, wireless operator, purser. Responsible for operation on- board ship, deckhand operations, navigation & communication, management of ship and crew supplies.
Education
Bachelor of Science Marine Transportation
Bachelor of Science Economics/Foreign Trade
Budapest Technical University, Budapest, Hungary.
Nautical College at Faculty of Transportation Engineering.
College for Foreign Trade, Budapest, Hungary.
Certification
Radiotelegraph Operator's International Certificate
US Sailing Instructor Trainer Certificate
University for Physical Education Sports Coach's Special Qualification for Sailing.
USCG Master License 200 US/500 Int. Ton with Endorsemets for Sailing, Commercial Towing, Unlimited Radar, Marine Radio Operator, STCW.
Skils
Honorary life member of Hungarian Yachting Association 1991.
Member of Hungarian Suoper Sport Club 1991.
Vice President of Hungarian Boat Industry Association 1991-94.
Nominee for the Blue Water Medal of Cruising Club of America, 1994.
Honorary Lifetime Citizen of Balatonalmadi, 1998.
In 1990, Istvan was received by the Lady Premier of Western Australia during his first solo circumnavigation (during his only stop, Perth). On August 3rd 1992, the 500th Anniversary of Columbus's departure day- the Spanish King-His Majesty Juan Carlos and Queen Sofia gave a private audience for Istvan.
In Washington, Carla Hills Trade Representative on behalf of President George Bush received Istvan on January 7th, 1993.
In 1997, Istvan was awarded ther Sir Edward Heath Trophy for the fastest elapsed time circumnavigation and received the trophy from Sir Edward.
Additionally, the Hungarian President Arpad Goncz donated the Order of Merit pf the Hungarian Republic Middle Cross (the highest civilian medal) to Istvan Kopar for his professional achievements.