Captain Mark Ward is a U.S. Coast Guard–licensed captain, advanced sailing instructor, and experienced offshore racing navigator. With decades of experience spanning bluewater passages, yacht deliveries, and sailing instruction, Mark brings both skill and calm confidence to every voyage. As the owner of Pelagic Systems in Anacortes, he offers personalized sailing instruction, yacht consulting, and delivery services throughout the Pacific Northwest. When not teaching, Mark enjoys music composition, playing guitar, and racing as a mainsail trimmer aboard Hydra.