Media & Press
Latest appearances of Capt. Nitzan Levy on different media outlets and events. Read, watch, listen.
August 19, 2024
NauticEd Podcast - Rules of The Road
Join host Grant Headifen, Global Director of Education, and Nitzan Levy, American National Standards Sailing Instructor in New York Harbor, as they navigate (pun intended) through the complexities of maritime rules with humor and real-life anecdotes. Whether you’re curious about the nuances of sailboats giving way to powerboats, or you’re eager to learn how to avoid collisions by correctly determining a vessel’s tack, this episode has it all.
March 22, 2024
Keynote Speech -Riverport Women's Sailing Conference
The Riverview Women's Sailing Annual Conference, hosted in Kingston, NY, had the privilege of appointing Capt. Nitzan Levy as the keynote speaker for its prestigious conference dinner. During her address, Capt. Nitzan eloquently conveyed her unwavering dedication to fostering connections through sailing—a commitment that has propelled her active participation in various enterprises, charitable organizations, and initiatives within the New York Harbor and beyond.
June 7, 2020
National Women Sailing Association Conference
Capt. Nitzan Levy was a distinguished speaker at the June 2020 Virtual Conference of the National Women Sailing Association - OLÉ. During the "She Sailor Sea Story" segment of the event, Capt. Nitzan recounted her remarkable experience organizing the 2019 flotilla of 18 boats that welcomed 16-year-old climate activist Greta Thunberg as she arrived in New York after her transatlantic journey. Capt. Nitzan's narrative, filled with enthusiasm and joy, brought to life the excitement of being part of this historic moment, as she shared the inspiring story of greeting the Swedish teenager who sparked a global movement to combat climate change.
ABOUT
Capt. Nitzan Levy
Captain Nitzan Levy is a maritime professional and entrepreneur whose career seamlessly blends her passion for sailing with business acumen and community development. Born in the United States and raised along Israel's Mediterranean coast, she developed an early affinity for the sea that has shaped her professional journey. With over 25 years of worldwide professional and competitive sailing experience, Capt. Levy holds numerous prestigious certifications including a U.S. Coast Guard Master's license and is qualified as an instructor for multiple sailing organizations.
As the co-founder and Executive Director of Neptune's Daughter, Capt. Levy has established a successful boat charter brokerage that provides customized boating experiences worldwide. Prior to this venture, she founded Sailors NYC, introducing hundreds of NY/NJ residents to local waterways through instruction and community building. She has started a few businesses on her own and consulted many others on marketing and business development. Her leadership within the local boating community has been substantial, bringing her to lead on-water events and regattas. Capt. Levy has held significant leadership positions within Liberty Yacht Club, including serving as Rear Commodore and Digital Communications Officer. She currently serves as the Yacht Club's Vice Commodore. Deeply committed to community service, she volunteers as a sailing instructor for underserved youth. Capt. Levy embodies the rare combination of technical sailing expertise, business savvy, and community leadership.
August 27, 2019
RTL TV - Preparations for UN Greeting Greta Thunberg Flotilla
Founder & CEO Capt. Nitzan Levy became the captain of 18 boat flotilla organized by the United Nations UN SDG Action Campaign to welcome climate activist Greta Thunberg on board the Malizia II into the NY Harbor. US Correspondent Christina Endruschat of RTL covered the preparations for this flotilla in the following story.
August 28, 2019
Sustainable Development Goals Fleet Greets Greta Thunberg in NYC Harbor
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The SDG flotilla was organized through the SDG Strategy Hub of the UN Office for Partnerships. It was led by Captain Nitzan Levy of Sailors NYC and Deputy Captain Barbara Marcoz, a United Nations employee and member of North Cove Sailing Club, and made possible by support from the Permanent Mission of Monaco to the United Nations, Project Everyone, the ClimateWorks Foundation, Laura Seydel, TBWA, and the United Nations Foundation.
August 29, 2019
Windcheck SDG Flotilla Welcoming Activist Thunberg to NY Harbor
Sustainable Development Goals Flotilla welcomes environmental activist Greta Thunberg to New York City. Led by Captain Nitzan Levy of Sailors NYC and Deputy Captain Barbara Marcoz, a United Nations employee and member of North Cove Sailing, the SDG Flotilla comprised 17 vessels provided by local New York City organizations including North Cove Sailing, Hudson River Community Sailing, Sailors NYC, and New City Kids. Additional support was generously provided by the United States Coast Guard.
February 14, 2018
Bold TV - Are you ready to set sail with Sailors NYC?!
Captain Nitzan Levy of Sailors NYC presenting the club and its different lessons and sailing experiences offered, as well as sailing around the world, and in Cuba in particular. A conversation about pure passion leading to entrepreneurship, building a community and enhancing the NY Harbor boating experiences.