CAPTAIN ROB

 

"Whether you are just beginning with ASA Basic keel-boat, or are looking for a private captain to sail the world my sea bag is packed and I am ready to set sail!" -Captain Rob

Master Marine Surveyor / ASA Sailing Instructor / PADI Scuba Instructor
US Coast Guard Licensed Captain
~ World Wide Yacht Deliveries ~

Captain Rob

Captain Robert Neil Kupps

Mexico Cell # 322-779-7526
USA # 502-777-1562

Residences in: Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, and San Carlos, Sonora Mexico
Citizenship: United States
Birthday: September 14, 1959

Languages:
Fluent in English and Spanish at the technical level

Profession:
Charter Boat Captain
ASA Sailing Instructor
PADI Scuba Instructor

Personal:
Married 30 years
Two children

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Sailing Instructor and Charter Experience

  • 2010 – Present     Private Captain, Gold Coast of Mexico

  • Nov-Dec, 09    Private Yacht Delivery

  • 2008 – 2009     Private Captain, Los Angles, California to/from Ecuador, South America

  • 2003 – 2008 Manager, Head Sailing Instructor, Charter Captain, Vallarta Explorers S de R.L. de C.V., Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco 

  • 1992 – 2003     Booking agent, Manager, Captain & Head Sailing Instructor, Club Kupps de Mexico S.A. De C.V., San Carlos, Sonora

  • 1983 – 1992     Head Instructor, Boat Maintenance, Marina Sailing, Newport Beach, California - 

PADI Scuba Instruction and Guide

  • 1985 – Present

    PADI Scuba instructor and Guide in the following locations: Southern California, Sea of Cortez, British Virgin Islands, Bahamas, West Coast of Mexico, Central and South America (Including Revillagigedos Islands, Cocos Island, and the Galapagos Islands.)

Certifications and Education

  • 1985 – Present, Certified PADI (Professional Association of Dive Instructors) Scuba Instructor

  • 1983 – Present, Certified ASA (American Sailing Association) Sailing Instructor

  • 1986 – Present, Certified First Aid and CPR

  • 1986, Licensed US Coast Guard 50 ton Master