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Miguel Costa

Offshore passages, yacht deliveries and confident owner training from Lisbon.

Professional rateEUR 480 / day
Experience15 years
Based inLisbon, Portugal
AvailabilityAvailable by arrangement

About

I am a Lisbon-based offshore captain and sailing instructor working with private owners, charter guests and racing teams. My approach is calm, practical and centred on safe decision-making at sea.

I can join an existing yacht for a coastal or offshore passage, take responsibility for a delivery, prepare an owner for independent cruising, or help a crew build confidence before a regatta. Every engagement starts with a clear review of the boat, route, weather window and expectations on board.

Available for

Skipper for private coastal and offshore passages
Yacht delivery and passage planning
Owner training and onboard systems familiarisation
Regatta preparation and crew coaching

Professional background

  • Atlantic and Mediterranean delivery experience on modern sailing yachts.
  • Practical coaching for owners moving from day sailing to longer passages.
  • Race preparation covering safety routines, manoeuvres and crew communication.

Licences & certificates

  • RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Offshore
  • STCW Basic Safety Training
  • VHF Short Range Certificate
  • ENG1 Medical Certificate

Yachts & classes

  • Performance monohulls
  • Cruising yachts 35–60 ft
  • J/70 & J/80
  • IRC & ORC racing
  • Cruising catamarans