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ABOUT YOUR CAPTAINCaptain Mack W. Steagall, as issued by the United States Coast Guard, holds a United States Merchant Marine (U.S.M.M.) 100 Ton Masters License with endorsements for both commercial sailing and towing. STCW-95 and TWIC. He is also certified by the American Red Cross in C.P.R. and First Aid. Remains Disposal License CRD#1032 and CYBA licensed Yacht Salesman. Captain Mack founded Mariner Sailing Charters in 2004. 20 years of taking people sailing! Captain Mack born in 1963 grew up in a sailing family, based in Marina del Rey. He has lifelong sailing experience in the waters of Southern California beginning with his first solo sail in an 8’ Sabot dinghy at age 3. His family sailed to Catalina Island almost every weekend and on longer winter vacations to the all of the different Channel Islands, and sometimes down into Baja Mexico. During his career, Capt. Mack has operated many types of vessels that were in his care as Captain and yacht maintenance professional. He has experience on large motor-vessels and sailing yachts, small catamarans and runabouts.Capt Mack has owned Mack's Yacht Services a full service yacht maintenance and management company for over 35 years! Capt Mack is an expert in yacht Electronics, Electrical, Plumbing, Sailboat Rigging, Painting and Varnishing, equipment installations, fiberglass epoxy repair and bottom painting. Top to bottom he makes sure a boat is safe for sea whether that be his customers boat or his own on which you shall be voyaging! He is a proficient and an experienced safe navigator. He has done 1000+ mile deliveries bringing boats back safely from deep in Mexico. He has intimate understanding of weather and sea conditions and extensive knowledge of the Southern California and Baja Coast including the beautiful offshore Catalina and Channel Islands. Capt Mack is a Sailing Captain, Yacht Mechanic, Yacht Salesman and a classically trained Violist! Always easy to get along with, professional and prudent in all sailing endeavors, Capt. Mack is the perfect host to make your time aboard the “Amethyst” safe, enjoyable, and a memorable fun occasion!
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