Born Into It
Three generations of boaters. One commitment: excellence.
Chapman School of Seamanship Graduate
Mark graduated from Chapman School of Seamanship's Yacht & Small Craft Surveying program in September 2026 with a 91%. The curriculum covers hull integrity, mechanical systems, ABYC standards, and U.S. Coast Guard compliance at a depth most working technicians never reach.
That training shows up in every service visit: a surveyor's eye for what's failing, documented with photos so you see exactly what Mark sees. Surveyor-level knowledge, hands-on care, honest pricing.
The Family Story
Mark didn't choose to work on boats. He was raised to understand something deeper: there's no acceptable way to own a boat and not take care of it.
His parents put him on the water before he could walk. His father's attention to engine maintenance was legendary—nothing left to chance, everything documented, every system inspected. His mother brought a different gift: an intuition for the water, the kind that comes from respect. Brothers, sisters, cousins, in-laws—they all caught the same bug. Not just the love of boats, but the responsibility that comes with them.
This isn't a job to Mark. It's a family ethos. A boat neglected is a boat that lets you down. A boat cared for is freedom.
"I didn't choose to work on boats. I was raised to believe there's no acceptable way to own one and not take care of it."
— Mark
Training & Credentials
Mark graduated from Chapman School of Seamanship's Yacht & Small Craft Surveying program in September 2026 with a 91%, earning the school's certificate in Yacht & Small Craft Surveying. The program covers ABYC (American Boat & Yacht Council) standards, hull integrity assessment, mechanical systems, and U.S. Coast Guard compliance. Mark is also a member of ABYC.
ABYC Standards
Hull Integrity
Mechanical Systems
Coast Guard Compliance
Service Philosophy
Show Up
When Mark says he'll be there, he's there. Reliability isn't a feature—it's the foundation.
Document Everything
Every service is photographed and recorded. You always know the condition of your boat.
Treat It Like Your Own
Mark approaches every boat with the care he'd give his own. Because that's what it deserves.
The Next Generation
Mark's son Oliver is 6 years old. This summer, he starts sailing school. The tradition continues. When you work with Mark, you're not just hiring a technician—you're supporting a family legacy built on respect for the water and the boats that carry us across it.
Where Mark Works
Based in San Diego, Trident Yacht Service covers the Southern California coast from Chula Vista to Marina del Rey—San Diego Bay, Mission Bay, Oceanside, Dana Point, Newport Beach, Huntington Beach, Long Beach, and Marina del Rey. Wherever your boat is slipped, Mark is your dockside care specialist.
⚓ Topside and above-waterline dockside care only.
Not a dive service—all work above the water line.
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Let's talk about your boat and what it needs.
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