Mark Wibberley Ph.D.

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Mark took up yachting as a hobby before becoming a commercially endorsed Coastal Skipper in 1999 then Yachtmaster in 2000. This allowed him to work for various sailing schools in the Solent UK including crew training for Clipper Ventures plc. He was appointed an instructor/lecturer at a large Solent-based sailing school in January 2002, becoming a Yachtmaster Instructor in 2003 and Yachtmaster Power in 2004.

In 2005-2006 Mark created Downwind Sailing, a new RYA and MCA recognised sailing/powerboat school from scratch.

Between 2006 and 2013 Mark helped to create and manage Outreach Maritime Services Ltd. A highly respected sailing school based in the Solent UK. 

Mark has been an active Yacht Master Examiner for sail and power since 2009. He has examined candidates in the UK, Northern Europe, the Mediterranean and the Caribbean.

Mark has been based in Antigua, then Grenada, since 2013 where he has managed a new project on the classic gaff rigged ketch Vendia as well as being Captain of a fleet of privately owned power and sail vessels. Having spent two years in St Vincent and the USA as master of a Catana 582 catamaran he is now again based in Grenada as a freelance instructor and yacht captain as well as providing guardinage and delivery/assisted passage services. 

During his sailing career Mark has acquired a wide range of experience in corporate hospitality, deliveries and regatta racing as well as teaching boating to adults, children and disabled students. His experience has allowed him to promote his passion for the highest standards in maritime instruction and customer service.

He is proud to be a racing crew member on Galatea, M-Class yacht built in 1899.