Never stop learning is my moto.
IYT Yachtmaster Offshore and RYA Coastal Skipper certificates. But practical experience is on first place.
Fully qualified and actively working Yacht Surveyor (Dip YachtSur in Steel, Plastic, Wooden Yachts and Small Boats) with Diploma from the British Maritime Training Academy. It helps me to understand how yachts work and how to check their condition to ensure a safe journeys.
In total, over the past 8 years, over 3000 nautical miles traveled on 13 voyages, 7 of which - as a skipper and 2 of which - as a 1st mate.
Others hired me as a charter skipper and for singlehanded deliveries.
Have an ISAF certificate of survival at sea and basic education in first aid from the Red Cross.
While on board, always strive to be part of the team and never refuse to do any work as a team or in person.
Love to be at sea. Usually don't get seasick.
Enjoy night sailing and watch-keeping experience, fully equipped for both warm and cold conditions.
Basic free-diving skills help me a lot in anchorages.
Enjoy being part of the crew, but can manage boat single-handed as well.
Always looking for ways to ensure the maximum safety of the crew and boat.
Romantic person, love lyrics and even write my own during long passages.
Experienced boat maintenance on shore, volunteered for seasonal boat service.
Can laminate, sand, polish, apply anti-fouling.
Russian, English and basic French.
Will be happy to provide more information.