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Overview

  • 62 references 4 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in English, Hebrew (modern); learning German, Polish
  • 69, Male
  • Member since 2008
  • Retired Electronics Engineer - Math Teacher
  • BSEE, MSEE, Prof. Eng. - Columbia University, NY
  • From Jerusalem, Israel
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About Me

CURRENT MISSION

To introduce as many people as possible to the the wornderful world of sailing

ABOUT ME

Born and raised in Israel. Lived and worked in New York City. Retired in 2003 and moved to Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Have always loved the outdoors. Now, retired, I am able to engage in my favorite activity - sailing, all year round. I Have always enjoyed meeting new people and making new friends.

PHILOSOPHY

Be kind to the people you meet on the way up. You will meet the same people on your way down.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I participate in Couchsurfing by inviting any couchsurfer visiting the Fort Lauderdale are to sail on my boat and experience first hand why Fort Lauderdale is known as the "Venice of the United States".

Interests

Sailing, Amateur radio (WB2ARP), Music (play several instruments), concerts, museums

  • concerts
  • instructor
  • boating
  • music
  • outdoor activities
  • sailing
  • volunteering

Music, Movies, and Books

I like most kinds of music except rap, but I have a strong preference for classical music.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Skippered a 56' sailboat on a seven week cruise from New York to the Bay of Funday, Canada.

Teach, Learn, Share

I am a certified American Sailing Association instructor. I have been teaching sailing as a volunteer since 1976. I welcome any couch surfer visiting Fort Lauderdale to email me at wassjy@yahoo.com to join me on a free daysail out of Port Everglades. I sail practically every day from mid October through the end of May.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Barbados, Canada, England, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Grenada, Iceland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, Palestine, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Spain, Turks and Caicos Islands, United Kingdom, United States, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

Israel, United States

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