​My name's Mark Burkes. I'm an RYA Yachtmaster Ocean and have spent 35 years sailing and over 25 years sailing professionally.  

​I currently work as a Yachtmaster Instructor & private skipper.  I've sailed on private yachts & race boats all over the world with approximately 250,000 miles under my belt.

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