About
Offshore sailor and First Mate with 20+ years of sailing experience. Served aboard the 42m expedition sailing vessel SV Amazone during the 2025–2026 Antarctic season. Experienced in offshore passages, high-latitude navigation, iceberg operations, Zodiac handling, yacht maintenance, and crew leadership. Completed 6,000+ nautical miles offshore, including multiple passages between Brazil and Ushuaia. LANGUAGES Russian – Native English – B1 Spanish – A2
Personal Details
Career Objective
My goal is to continue building a professional maritime career aboard sailing, expedition, and charter vessels. I am particularly interested in offshore passages, guest-focused charter operations, and sailing programs in the Caribbean. Having gained valuable experience as a First Mate aboard an Antarctic expedition vessel, I am now looking to apply my offshore sailing, navigation, technical maintenance, and leadership skills in the charter industry, particularly within the Caribbean region.
Passports
Hobbies & Interests
Kitesurfing, surfing, windsurfing, wakeboarding, road cycling, running, swimming, yachting.
Experience
First Mate
• Full Antarctic expedition season • High-latitude navigation • Iceberg operations and polar anchorages • Zodiac driving and shore landings • Watchkeeping and passage planning • Crew supervision and safety management
Founder
CurrentOrganizing daytime yacht trips in Buenos Aires and international crossings to Uruguay (Colonia del Sacramento).
Crew Member / First Mate
CurrentTwo ocean crossings: Brazil to Ushuaia (2000+ nautical miles). Responsibilities included navigation, watchkeeping with full decision-making responsibility, safety, vessel handling, and technical maintenance.
Certifications & Qualifications
Other
Skills
Other
Languages
References
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