Nitzan Levy

When my boat's halyard snapped inside the mast, I turned to social media for help and got a resounding 'SELL THE BOAT' 🤣🤣🤣. But I didn't give up. With time, effort, and guidance from other sailors, I fixed it. Recently, while working on @racing_velocita 's @lion.sailing rigging with @leopoldm.brandl , I reflected on how much I've learned. Now, I'm proud to be “The Maritime Maven”, offering expert advice to my clients. Need new sails or rigging? Contact me for a quote! 🙃 #maritimemaven #runningrigging #rigging #sailing #boatlife

Looking to charter a boat in the Med this summer? If you are planning to charter a boat outside of the United States and the Caribbean, you will likely be required to present an International Sailing License. The @nauticed International Bareboat Charter License - SLC, is widely recognized by many countries and charter companies, making it easier for sailors to charter boats and explore new sailing destinations. Contact me today to schedule your assessment!

Tahiti in New York 🌺 Last week, we had the pleasure of attending the Tahiti Tourisme travel advisor reception in Midtown Manhattan. It was a fantastic opportunity to connect with incredible local partners, from hotels and cruise lines to cultural tour operators and airlines, all bringing the spirit of French Polynesia to the city. At Neptune’s Daughter, we specialize in on-water travel, with a particular passion for Tahiti and the islands of French Polynesia. We have helped clients experience this destination in truly unforgettable ways, from sailing charters to curated island-hopping adventures. Dreaming of a once-in-a-lifetime escape? Let’s make it happen. Book your travel consultation today and start planning your sailing journey in French Polynesia. #FrenchPolynesia #TahitiTravel #SailingVacation #LuxuryTravelExperiences #bucketlisttravel

This week was soooo packed with so much happenings that I had a hard time to keep up ;) (starting with the most recent event and will update the events preceding it over the next few days 😉). The Riverport Sailing Women Conference in Kingston, NY of 2026 was (yet again) so delightful, inspiring and educational! Keynote speaker of 2026 was Capt. Nancy Devries - a 90 year YOUNG sailor, who started sailing on the Hudson in her 30s, and been sailing ever since recreationally and professionally all over the world. From delivery gigs to instructing new boat owners, from participating and winning prestigious races, some with all women crew, to cruising across the Pacific and the Atlantic, Caribbean, North Sea, Mediterranean- you name it! On Saturday I attended the invigorating “You’re Strong Enough” session with Sarah Olivieri, a lecture about women light keepers through the 19th, 20th and 21st centuries and a guided tour of the @hudsonrivermaritimemuseum . My presentation of Maritime Licensing was very well attended and received good feedback, and together with Lisa King and Liz Niederberger of Atlantic Highlands Yacht Club, we presented a pitch for the Ms. Race @ms_race_ahyc , taking place August 15, 2026. At the end of the event I had the honor to sit on a panel of some very accomplished women sailors: Capt. Stefany Coulter, Capt. Nancy Devries, Capt. Ann Loeding, Capt. MJ Reiss and Jody Taffet Sterling. In the panel we each shared her professional path, talked about relationships with spouses and families on board and tales of some scary passages (somehow almost all stories involve Cape Hatteras 😜). Thank you Jody Taffet Sterling - Sailing Program Director at the Sailing School at the Hudson River Maritime Museum - for inviting me to speak once again in this important and interesting conference! Thank you to all the museum team and the volunteers for making this conference so enjoyable and valuable event. And to all women and men sailors and aspiring sailors out there - mark your calendars for this MUST conference in years to come - taking place annually on the last weekend of March.

Get ready to set sail for an empowering weekend! I'm thrilled to be presenting at the 9th annual Riverport Women’s Sailing Conference in Kingston, NY on March 27-28. Join me at @hudsonrivermaritimemuseum for insights on Maritime Licensing and catch the Pre-conference Keynote Events honoring Capt. Nancy DeVries. Register now and be part of this incredible gathering! Riverport Women’s Conference. #womenwhosail #womensailors #nauticed #sailing #boatinglicense

Always a pleasure to see Miguel Diaz of @galaxycruises_ ! This time we received updates on new boats joining the Galaxy Cruises fleet, including a second Dive boat in the Galapagos and new 4,5 or 6-day itineraries in Costa Rica! Fun fact: there are only 8 dive boats operating in the Galapagos, 2 of them are operated by Galaxy Cruises! If you are looking for a naturalistic adventure - contact @n3ptun3sdaught3r today! #traveltuesday #ecuador #galapagos #costarica #vacation

In the spring of 2022, I met a friend at Madison Square Park in Manhattan. We grabbed coffee and were chatting when we started hearing loud music from across the park. Curious, we walked over and were surprised and moved to find a gathering of Iranian exiles, celebrating together and flying the Lion and Sun flags, the historic national flag of Iran before the 1979 Islamic Revolution. It was one of those uniquely uplifting New York moments that stays with you. Yesterday, after hearing about the elimination of Khamenei, my social media feed filled with videos and messages from Iranian exiles around the world, celebrating what they see as the beginning of the end of their country’s abduction by a brutal regime. I know many of my friends are deeply upset by this war. I am too. I hate war. I am also not a fan of the U.S. president, nor of the Israeli prime minister or government. But I am asking you to pause and educate yourselves. Look into what the Iranian regime has done over the years. Learn about the massacre of more than 40,000 of its own citizens this January for resisting. Pay attention to how the people of Iran, both those living there and those forced into exile, are reacting to recent events. Look at the facts. Then ask yourself which side of history you want to be on. #freeiran #iranmassacre #exile #silenceiscomplicity #hopeforiran

Sailing in Mexico has been on my bucket list for a few years now. I always loved the desert. But I also love the sea. And I never thought you can enjoy both simultaneously, until I got to Baja California Sur, Mexico. Upon arrival we learned that due to extremely strong winds the local authorities closed the La Paz Harbor, which cut our sailing short. We decided that there are no bad days, rented a car, and visited many of the spots on the mainland. But when we finally got to sail out to the islands, we were stunned by the powerful terrain and incredible sea life (see videos of dolphins, bat rays at night and sea lions in Los Islotes). And yes, this was not enough, so I MUST GO BACK!!! #sailing #sailingwithfriends #mexico #baja #sailingvacation

I am ready! Goodbye 2025! You’ve been good to me. Bring it on 2026!!! #happynewyear #2026

Mid-holidays #photodump 😉 It’s a wrap on Hanukkah and all big holiday parties and events. Now getting ready to some intimate gatherings with a few of my favorite humans and pets! #spreadinglove #spreadingjoy #happyholidays #merryeverything 🕎🎄🐾🎅🏽🤶🏽♥️🌈

I’m proud to represent @lion.sailing , led by CEO @leopoldm.brandl —a two-time German Olympic sailing campaigner and engineer with an uncompromising focus on performance and precision. Lion Sailing delivers: • Custom-engineered sails for peak performance • Running rigging and deck hardware built to last • Technical foul-weather gear designed for real-world conditions From offshore campaigns to harbor racing, Lion Sailing’s products embody quality, science, and speed. If you’re thinking about upgrading your sails or gear this winter, reach out—I’m happy to provide you with a quote! #sailfast #newsails #lionsailing #foulweathergear #rigging #sailmakers #rigger

I’m proud to represent @lion.sailing , led by CEO @leopoldm.brandl —a two-time German Olympic sailing campaigner and engineer with an uncompromising focus on performance and precision. Lion Sailing delivers: • Custom-engineered sails for peak performance • Running rigging and deck hardware built to last • Technical foul-weather gear designed for real-world conditions From offshore campaigns to harbor racing, Lion Sailing’s products embody quality, science, and speed. If you’re thinking about upgrading your sails or gear this winter, reach out—I’m happy to provide you with a quote! #sailfast #newsails #lionsailing #foulweathergear #rigging #sailmakers #rigger