We are a dedicated team, passionate to share what we have learned and proud to see our students set sail on their own.
"We are everyday moved by the passion for what we do. We want that whoever chooses to sail with us has the best possible experience, individual attentitio to their needs as well as boats with hight end quaity and equiment. We want above all to do better everytime we hoist our sails.
Choosing West Coast is also to choose an operator who cares about your safety at sea and works beyond the minimum legal requirements for operating on the water.
A solid Team that, since 2006, knows how to stand by you both on the water and ashore."
- Vítor Dias
Choosing West Coast is also to choose an operator who cares about your safety at sea and works beyond the minimum legal requirements for operating on the water.
A solid Team that, since 2006, knows how to stand by you both on the water and ashore."
- Vítor Dias
Our Skippers
Our Dedicated Team
We Want to Know Your Opinion
We value your opinion and advise !
Wether it is a suggestion to improve on our operations or something you would like to change in a course...
We want to listen and implement.
It is with this approach that we have been able to permanently improve in the last 12 years.
History
While we have always kept Training as our main focus (Sailing Courses and "Cartas de Navegador"), West Coast is present in several areas namely corporate nautical events (teambuilding and client entertainment), Skippered Yacht Charter, Yacht Deliveries and Chandlery with several support services and well known nautical brands on sale at our marina shop.
Some of our products and services, like the My Yacht, are absolute inovations in our market and reflect our permanent effort of leadership and improvement.
Our Member's Club is a fractional sailing system unique to Portugal. Lauchend in May 2010, it allows you to benefit from a sailing boat for the equivalent price of a mooring. We are also the first company to have created specific products for the "experience market". Sailing Baptisms, the famous "Romantic Cruise" (now also in its VIP version) Go Sailing and Learn to Sail. In 2010 we were also the first to lauch our own "Gift Boxes". In 2011 we launched our "Flexible Outings" a system that allows our student sto keep on sailing with total flexibility.
In 2012 we open new facilities with a new shop in our Base Marina, Oeiras. This has allowed us space to open a small chandlery providing services for passing and resident boats.
2013 starts with an important step . recognition from the RYA to teach in Lisbon the top sailing and powerboating training scheme - RYA Sail Cruising Scheme e RYA Powerboating Scheme. A recognition that puts Lisbon and West Coast in the map of the best worldwide training centres, both for sailing and powerboating.
In 2014 we added new courses to our offer that include "Patrão de Costa" and other RYA recognized shorebased courses : Essential Navigation and Seamanship (online), Dayskipper Shorebased, Costal Skipper / Yachtmaster Shorebased, VHF-SRC (both classroom and online courses) and Professional Practices and Responsibilities (online).
In 2015 we reached recognition to teach RYA First Aid, a new short course adequa and a compulsory pre-requisite for the Yachtmaster exams.
In 2016 we lauched Patrão de Alto Mar, thus completing all training certifications within the portuguese certification scheme.
In 2017 we continued our permanent effort to introduce new courses with the new RYA Radar short course.
In 2018 we started the renovation of our fleet with a fantastic new Dufour 382 Grand Large. SY "PEARL" offers the most modern platform for our RYA courses. We have also expanded our offer for the portuguese certified courses with a nw location in Lisbona at "Marina Parque das Nações".
Some of our products and services, like the My Yacht, are absolute inovations in our market and reflect our permanent effort of leadership and improvement.
Our Member's Club is a fractional sailing system unique to Portugal. Lauchend in May 2010, it allows you to benefit from a sailing boat for the equivalent price of a mooring. We are also the first company to have created specific products for the "experience market". Sailing Baptisms, the famous "Romantic Cruise" (now also in its VIP version) Go Sailing and Learn to Sail. In 2010 we were also the first to lauch our own "Gift Boxes". In 2011 we launched our "Flexible Outings" a system that allows our student sto keep on sailing with total flexibility.
In 2012 we open new facilities with a new shop in our Base Marina, Oeiras. This has allowed us space to open a small chandlery providing services for passing and resident boats.
2013 starts with an important step . recognition from the RYA to teach in Lisbon the top sailing and powerboating training scheme - RYA Sail Cruising Scheme e RYA Powerboating Scheme. A recognition that puts Lisbon and West Coast in the map of the best worldwide training centres, both for sailing and powerboating.
In 2014 we added new courses to our offer that include "Patrão de Costa" and other RYA recognized shorebased courses : Essential Navigation and Seamanship (online), Dayskipper Shorebased, Costal Skipper / Yachtmaster Shorebased, VHF-SRC (both classroom and online courses) and Professional Practices and Responsibilities (online).
In 2015 we reached recognition to teach RYA First Aid, a new short course adequa and a compulsory pre-requisite for the Yachtmaster exams.
In 2016 we lauched Patrão de Alto Mar, thus completing all training certifications within the portuguese certification scheme.
In 2017 we continued our permanent effort to introduce new courses with the new RYA Radar short course.
In 2018 we started the renovation of our fleet with a fantastic new Dufour 382 Grand Large. SY "PEARL" offers the most modern platform for our RYA courses. We have also expanded our offer for the portuguese certified courses with a nw location in Lisbona at "Marina Parque das Nações".
Team Profiles
An experienced and professional Team is what you will find when you sail with us. With a vast experience instructing in all types of sailing and powerboats and many miles, we know all the intincacies of sailing up and down the portuguese west coast. And it is with gret pleasure that we share our experience and knowledge.
All our skippers are adequately trained, have wide experience and take pride in the impecable condition of all our boats. Instructing ability and a taste to share the pleasures of being on the water are fundamental characteristics for our instructors and team members. With West Coast you will certainly find fun and safety for all your courses and events. Check below a bit more about each of our instructors and tem members !
All our skippers are adequately trained, have wide experience and take pride in the impecable condition of all our boats. Instructing ability and a taste to share the pleasures of being on the water are fundamental characteristics for our instructors and team members. With West Coast you will certainly find fun and safety for all your courses and events. Check below a bit more about each of our instructors and tem members !
Our Locations
Oeiras Yachting Harbor offers access to an outstanding water plan. It offers modern infrastructure with restaurants, shops, showers, parking and boatyard all in a stunning location between Lisbon and Cascais.
Around the marina, you will find several high quality beaches, and ocean swimming-pool and a cycle path by the water.
Its strategic location at the mouth of the river Tagus allows you to experience the Atlantic or otherwise look for the more protected and tidal waters of the river.
It's proximity to Cascais and Lisbon (about 6nm each) as well as the quick exit towards the south for destinations like Sesimbra are also a solid advantage.
Around the marina, you will find several high quality beaches, and ocean swimming-pool and a cycle path by the water.
Its strategic location at the mouth of the river Tagus allows you to experience the Atlantic or otherwise look for the more protected and tidal waters of the river.
It's proximity to Cascais and Lisbon (about 6nm each) as well as the quick exit towards the south for destinations like Sesimbra are also a solid advantage.
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Our Promess
We always thought that "Satisfaction Guaranteed" is not a very inspiring sentence. We want you to be satisfied of course, but we prefer that you are absolutey delighted with your experience and training.
We are proud of the job we do so we are not happy if you are not happy. If, for any reason, you are unhappy with the activity or experience you have chosen you can repeat it at no additional cost.
In what training is concerned we cannot guarantee that you will always pass and get your certificate. But we can assure you that we will do our best so that you can reach your objectives.
Therefore we are the only traiing centre to offer you a "Learning Agreement" and second chance, assuring that you can repeat your course or activity (or parts of it) at no additional cost. Our objective is to improve your skill and assure you a memorable experience so we are commited with the result and pretty confident that West Coast will stand up to your expectations.
We are proud of the job we do so we are not happy if you are not happy. If, for any reason, you are unhappy with the activity or experience you have chosen you can repeat it at no additional cost.
In what training is concerned we cannot guarantee that you will always pass and get your certificate. But we can assure you that we will do our best so that you can reach your objectives.
Therefore we are the only traiing centre to offer you a "Learning Agreement" and second chance, assuring that you can repeat your course or activity (or parts of it) at no additional cost. Our objective is to improve your skill and assure you a memorable experience so we are commited with the result and pretty confident that West Coast will stand up to your expectations.
Why West Coast
Choosing West Coast for your sailing our powerboat courses means choosing a high quality service and customized service.
When you choose us we promess you will find:
The first school in the Lisbon area to recah the prestigious Royal Yachting Association recognition, allowing us to deliver the best and most internationally recognized sail and powerboat training schem;
When you choose us we promess you will find:
The first school in the Lisbon area to recah the prestigious Royal Yachting Association recognition, allowing us to deliver the best and most internationally recognized sail and powerboat training schem;