Crew Profiles

Captain: Ivan Shapira

My name is Ivan Shapira, captain of the Saramimi catamaran,
My life has always been linked to the sea, since childhood I started sailing in OPTIMIST, my
love for sailing awoke when I was only eight years old, with my family we used to go on vacation to a town by the sea, in this beautiful place it awoke in me the passion for candles and
the sea.
I have been jumping through different categories of boats, Laser, Hobby Cat, Sailboats, catamarans and even Windsurfing.
These last 20 years my life has been dedicated solely to the sea in a professional way.
At the age of 18 I started working as a professional sailing instructor in a sailing school, in this
school I rose to become director.
I founded my own sailing school, where I trained students for several years, combining
teaching with competition in sailboats of different lengths and categories.
RYA YachtMaster Offshore Certification
I have made ocean crossings, sailing several continents.
All this experience has enabled me to develop a deep passion and respect for the sea, I consider myself a prudent, cautious person with resources to face navigation with maximum safety.
I am used to living with the clients who visit us on their vacations, I am participative and
always willing to teach the handling of the sails to whoever wants it and try to breathe a good
atmosphere on board.
Music is my other hobby, I sing and play the guitar, so if you dare bring your instrument and
we will enjoy the musical vibrations on board the Saramimi catamaran