Experienced Yachtmaster Skipper Available for Yacht Deliveries & Charters
⛵️ Certified Yachtmaster Skipper Available for Deliveries & Charters – 12,000+ NM Logged
- Based in Portugal | Available worldwide | Crew couple option available
Hello! I'm Duarte Almeida, a certified RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Coastal Skipper with over 12,000 nautical miles logged and 400+ night hours. I have extensive experience navigating both monohulls and catamarans, and I often work as a crew couple with my partner, an experienced deckhand/stewardess — ideal for owners or companies seeking a dependable, self-sufficient team.
- Key Experience
1x Transatlantic crossing
400NM around the Caribbean on a Lagoon 54
Notable deliveries include:
• Fountaine Pajot Helia 44 (Corfu → Vila Real de Sto. António)
• Lagoon 42 (Cascais → Preveza & La Rochelle → AVI)
• Astrea 42, Dufour 470, Bali Catspace, Beneteau First 38
- Certifications
RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Coastal (Sail + Power)
RYA-certified in onboard safety and marina manoeuvres
Fluent in English and Portuguese
? Racing & Background
1st Place – VIII Almada City Trophy (ORC B, 40ft keelboat team)
4th National – Laser Bahia
Extensive youth racing (Optimist) at national level
- What I Offer
Calm, professional and safety-conscious approach
Delivery-ready with strong passage planning and navigation skills
Flexible to solo or couple roles
Positive onboard attitude and care for vessel condition
Looking for a capable and trustworthy skipper or delivery crew couple? Let’s connect!
- Reference available:
Murillo Novaes – Delivery Captain
Phone/WhatsApp: +55 (21) 98123-4661
- Contact: duarte.jardim.almeida@gmail.com
- WhatsApp/Phone: +351 936958227
www.linkedin.com/in/duarte-almeida-3685881b1
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