About

Captain Mark Gervais offers a comprehensive suite of professional maritime services backed by 35 years of command experience along the U.S. Eastern Seaboard. With extensive expertise in both sail and power vessels, nearshore and bluewater operations, and more than 25,000 nautical miles of offshore passagemaking, Mark delivers unmatched safety, reliability, and seamanship on every assignment.

Yacht Delivery Services

Safe, efficient yacht deliveries throughout the U.S. East Coast, completed with or without owners onboard. Mark’s proven track record—including 11 successful roundings of Cape Hatteras—ensures vessels are handled with precision, care, and deep offshore knowledge.

Sailing & Cruising Instruction

Personalized instruction for sailors of all levels, including trip planning, boat handling, tactical training, and cruising education. Training emphasizes safety procedures, navigation skills, and confident decision‑making in both coastal and offshore environments.

Bluewater & Offshore Training

Hands‑on offshore preparation for crews and owners seeking to build competence in bluewater passagemaking. Instruction covers offshore routing, weather strategy, situational awareness, and risk management.

Navigation Training

Professional navigation instruction with a focus on offshore routing, advanced piloting, celestial navigation, and real‑world decision‑making at sea.

Yacht Maintenance & Vessel Readiness

Fundamental yacht maintenance services to ensure vessels are reliable, seaworthy, and fully prepared for upcoming voyages. Support includes systems checks, electronics familiarity, diesel basics, and operational readiness assessments.

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