About CoastLeap

Built by people who’ve actually worked onboard

CoastLeap was created by professionals who know yacht life first-hand — the deadlines, the pressure, the constant movement between ports. The platform exists for one purpose: to make it faster, safer, and easier for crew to find trusted suppliers, and for quality businesses to be visible without middlemen.

Meet the team

The founders behind CoastLeap

A yacht chef who’s lived the provisioning chaos from inside the galley, and a software product expert who turned that experience into a platform.

Tasos Kostas

Tasos Kostas

Co-Founder & CEO

20 years of experience as a chef, with 15 years of experience working aboard yachts. He’s lived the provisioning challenge in every port.

Ioannis Stavropoulos

Ioannis Stavropoulos

Co-Founder & CTO

10+ years in software engineering, having built 10+ software platforms for startups & SMBs, including for the yachting and shipping industry.

Why CoastLeap exists

Born from real onboard experience

Anyone who has ever tried to provision a yacht in a new port knows the chaos — endless calls, scattered information, unreliable sources, and constant last-minute pressure. CoastLeap was built from real onboard experience, not from a presentation deck.

Speed

Crew find what they need in minutes, not hours. Instant access to local expertise.

Trust

Every supplier and agency is verified before going live.

Transparency

No commissions, no markups, no hidden fees — ever.

What CoastLeap does

One place, direct contact, no middlemen

CoastLeap connects yacht crew directly with trusted suppliers, agencies, and specialised service providers in the ports they actually use — all in one place, with clear information and direct contact.

For Crew

  • Free access to verified suppliers and agencies
  • Search by port, category, and service type
  • Direct contact via phone, WhatsApp, and email
  • Recommend trusted suppliers (Referral System)
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For Businesses

  • Visibility in front of active yacht crew
  • No commission cuts — you keep 100%
  • Priority placement and verified profile badges
  • Become a Regional Partner
Become a Founding Supplier

Our roadmap

Where we start — and where we’re going

CoastLeap begins in Greece and the East Mediterranean — regions defined by intense charter seasons and constant logistical challenges.

1 Phase 1

Greece & East Med

Our home base. Establishing trust and deep local service coverage.

2 Phase 2

West Med

Expanding to the global yachting hubs of France, Italy, and Spain.

3 Phase 3

Caribbean

Bridging the seasonal gap with trusted services in key island hubs.

4 Phase 4

Worldwide Roll-out

Direct connection available in every port that welcomes yachts.

How we operate

Principles shaped by real yacht work

Not industry jargon — just the way we actually run things.

01

Crew-first

If it doesn't solve a real crew problem, it doesn't ship.

02

No middlemen

Direct contact — no commissions, no filters, no gatekeepers.

03

Verified, not polished

Every business is confirmed. Badges reflect real feedback and use.

04

Clarity above all

Clear pricing, visible terms, straightforward subscriptions.

Trust, community & recognition

A trusted network, not just a directory

CoastLeap is shaped by crew, businesses, and regional partners who keep the network reliable.

Verified Supplier

Every business is checked before going live.

Founding Member

Early supporters with lifetime benefits.

Regional Partner

Leaders representing CoastLeap in key regions.

Referral Program

Crew and businesses can invite trusted suppliers or agencies to join the platform through the referral system.

A note from the founder

“CoastLeap wasn’t born in a boardroom. It came from years of watching crew struggle to find simple services in unfamiliar ports while reliable local businesses stayed unseen.”

“The goal is simple: bridge that gap — calmly, efficiently, and with respect for everyone who works in this industry.”

TK

Anastasios (Tasos) Kostas

Founder & CEO, CoastLeap

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