Nitzan Levy

Sailing Instructor

Captain Nitzan Levy is a Sailor, Social Entrepreneur, and the Founder of Sailors NYC, a recreational sailors’ club based in Jersey City, New Jersey that specializes in cruising boats and a variety of community programs. Capt. Levy has over 20 years of sailing experience and has sailed in many places around the world including: the Atlantic Ocean, the Mediterranean Sea, The Caribbean, and the Indian Ocean. Capt. Levy is a U.S. Coast Guard Licensed Master of vessels up to 50 Tons with Auxiliary Sail and Assistance Towing Endorsements. Capt. Levy is also a NauticEd Level V Captain Rank Chief Instructor, an American National Standards Assessor, an SLC instructor, an ASA (American Sailing Association) Certified Instructor Bareboat Chartering, and an Israeli licensed skipper on Boats for International Voyages.

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Co-authored Articles (8)

How to

Sail a Boat

For centuries, the sea has captured the spirits of sailors and adventurers all over the world. In his poem "Sea Fever", John Masefield claimed that all he needed was "a tall ship and a star to steer her by" to feel compl...

How to Tie a Boat to a Dock

A complete, step-by-step mooring tutorial with diagrams You’re coming in from a fabulous day on the water, and now it’s time to dock your boat. Any skipper worth their salt will tell you that proper docking and tying...

How to

Read a Wind Rose

Everything you need to understand and start interpreting wind rose dataA wind rose is a circular diagram used to record data about wind speeds and frequencies over a specified period of time, which is handy if you want t...

How to

Run a Boat Motor Out of Water

Flushing a boat motor by running it out of water is a routine maintenance task. Running the engine without a water source for any length of time will cause damage, so you’ll need to attach a hose to the motor’s water...

How to

Start Sailing

Sailing is a popular sport in coastal towns and areas that are located on large bodies of water. It’s an excellent sport that allows you to harness the wind to power your vessel. Learn the basics with some handy sailin...

How to

Determine Wind Direction

Discover simple ways to determine wind direction, like reading leaves, water, and moreKnowing wind direction, or the direction that the wind is blowing from, can be imperative in several instances. For example, if you ar...

How to

Make a Sail

Ships and boats of all sizes have harnessed the power of wind for centuries. Sailing boats have continued to use sails to this day for recreational sports and hobbies. Whether you’re looking for a calm day on the water...

How to

Become a Boat Captain

Becoming a boat captain can be a time-consuming but rewarding process. A captain’s license isn’t necessary if you just want to take your own boat out for pleasure cruises, but it is required if you receive any compen...