The Skipper.Ninja Vision
Welcome to Skipper.Ninja, the pinnacle of excellence in connecting professional Skipper, Fleet Operators, Charter Agents, and sailing schools on a global scale.
Our vision extends beyond mere matchmaking – we aspire to be the definitive platform that unites professionals, sets industry benchmarks, and cultivates a community.
Our Vision: Uniting the Maritime World
Our vision is to seamlessly connect Fleet Operators, Charter Agents, Skippers, and sailing schools worldwide. We stand as the beacon of professionalism in the maritime industry, fostering a network where professional, skilled and approved Skippers thrive.
As we aim to set new industry standards, our ultimate goal is to confer upon our Skippers the prestigious title of SKIPPER.NINJA – a testament to their unparalleled expertise and dedication.
Elevating Professionalism: Quality over Quantity
We firmly believe in setting new standards of professionalism. We advocate for a community that upholds the highest quality in skippering services. Our rigorous approval process ensures that only the most qualified individuals become part of our network, and we proudly champion the SKIPPER.NINJA certificate as a symbol of excellence.
A Commitment to Fair Practices: No Price-Dumping Allowed
In our pursuit of excellence, we categorically denounce price-dumping. Our commitment is to fair pricing that reflects the true value of professional skippering services. By upholding this principle, we not only safeguard the interests of our Skippers but also contribute to the overall integrity of the maritime charter industry.
Exclusive B2B Platform: Your Gateway to Professional Partnerships
Skipper.Ninja is exclusively a Business-to-Business (B2B) platform. We ensure that end customers do not have direct access to our database, maintaining the confidentiality and exclusivity of our professional network. By focusing on B2B interactions, we facilitate seamless collaboration between Fleet Operators, Charter Agents, and our esteemed Skippers.
What Sets Us Apart: Not Just Another Database
Skipper.Ninja aspires to be the comprehensive solution for short-term charter industry jobs. Our platform transcends the limitations of separate databases, providing a unified space where professionals can connect, collaborate, and thrive.
Who We Are Not: Steering Clear of Leisure
Skipper.Ninja is dedicated to serving the needs of professionals in the yacht charter industry, avoiding the distractions of leisure-oriented offerings. Our focus remains steadfast on fostering a community of certified and skilled professionals who embody the spirit of SKIPPER.NINJA.
Join Skipper.Ninja – where expertise meets opportunity, and professionalism reigns supreme. Discover a world of unparalleled connections, set new standards, and sail into a future of excellence with us.
Our team
Manuel Göschl, CEO
Being a professional skipper since 2009, Manuel loves sailing the sea. He wants to set new standards in the skipper business.
Our CEO graduated as a Master of Business Administration in 2012, founded his company Yacht-Holiday in 2013 and has more than 30.000 nautical miles of yachting experience on about over 200 trips.
Jackie Ben Zvi, Marketing
Jackie knows the business and networks like the back of her hand. working as a charter agent since 2013 She founded her own company SY Boating in 2019.
Sailing as skipper since 2012, Her tours lead her to all over the world, including an Atlantic crossing in 2014, a B.Sc in Marine biology and M.a. in Marine resource management.
Roi Ben Zvi, Quality Management
Having the Love for Sea and Sailing since childhood, Roi is a skipper since 1999. Since then he worked as Marine Safety Officer, Dinghy Coach and Sailing yacht Instructor.
He has logged more than 16.000 nautical miles of sailing experience all over the world and graduated as B.Sc. Marine Biology as well as in M.A. in Nautical History & Archeology.
Michael Hofer, CTO
Michael is a software developer who studied Telecommunication Systems and Informatics. After more than 15 years of working experience he founded his own company HelloWorldStudios. In 2023 he joined the team to create the best skipper platform in the world.
René Leder, external Consultant
With his long-lasting experience as inhouse counsel for a international corporate group, the current CEO of vision2solution René supports the Skipper.Ninja team with commercial and legal expertise as well as in communication.