About SEASCORPS

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.

Training Services

Hands-on training for crews and owners in bluewater and offshore passagemaking, coastal and offshore navigation, weather, routing, vessel & crew safety, and more.

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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Captain Mark Gervais

Expertise at Sea and Beyond

Profile

Accomplished offshore and inshore captain with 35 years of command experience along the U.S. Eastern Seaboard, specializing in safe, efficient vessel operation across diverse conditions. Skilled in handling 30–50 ft sail and power vessels in nearshore, coastal, and blue‑water environments. Brings a proven track record of Atlantic deliveries, including 11 successful roundings of Cape Hatteras, demonstrating exceptional seamanship.

Credentials

  • US Coast Guard Master - 100 GRT Nearshore

  • USCG Sailing and Towing Endorsements

  • CPR, AED, First Aid

  • Safety at Sea

  • Power Squadron: Advanced Piloting, Celestial

Experience

35 years of command experience operating both sail and power vessels across diverse conditions

  • Offshore specialist with more than 25,000 nautical miles of blue‑water passagemaking

  • Served as Captain and Navigator in nine Newport–Bermuda Races, demonstrating advanced offshore navigation and tactical expertise

  • Extensive cruising and operational experience throughout the U.S. East Coast, including the Bahamas, Florida to New England, and the Chesapeake Bay

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A white sailboat with its sails up, cruising on a blue water body under a clear, sunny sky with some clouds. The shoreline with trees and some buildings can be seen in the distance.
Crew on the rail of a sailboat in the Newport - Bermuda offshore sailing race.
Power yacht delivery - sport fishing boat in the ICW (Intracoastal Waterway)
Nordic Tug delivery in the ICW (Intra-Coastal Waterway)
Catamaran at anchor in the islands.