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Captain Mark Tilly -USCG Master of Oceans

Captain Mark grew up on Clearwater Beach sailing local waters since he was a child. His passion for sailing took him across the Atlantic Ocean when he was 15 years old. In 1986 Mark participated in the USA Bicentennial sailing operation on a Square-Rigger. Early on in his career he skippered multiple large sailing vessels for deliveries worldwide. Captain Mark has an established 38-year career as a Merchant Marine Master on vessels up to 50,000 tons DW.  As the former owner, He helped to design and build the "Schooner Clearwater".  Captain Mark is always enthusiastic to share a true schooner sailing experience with you onboard.