CaptMarkBio

Captains Bio: Captain Mark Wilson is a native Floridian and former Cape
Canaveral Charter Captain from 2000-2005. From 1997 through 2000 he was a
part time captain of the Mad Dog VI, a 105’ commercial vessel running excursions
from Key West to the Dry Tortugas. Capt Mark currently holds a USCG 100-Ton
P/V Merchant Marine License, also an Ambassador to Pure Fishing Inc, a
sponsored field test engineer for Lowrance Marine Electronics and on the pro
staff for Berkley, SeaDek, Crowder Rods. Capt Mark has held tournament director
positions for a myriad of clubs and benefits including the 34th Annual FSFA
Offshore Slam, the largest single day tournament payout in East Coast Central
Florida. In 2003 Capt Mark was awarded US Southeast Top Charter Boat for most
Dolphin Releases aboard the vessel Docked Wages by Don Hammond of the
South Carolina Dolphin Tagging Research Project. Captain Mark is available for
vessel delivers, instructional charters, seminars and consultations.

Licenses, Certifications and Professional Affiliations:

USCG Master Merchant Marine Officer (License 1082950, 2nd Issue)
USCG 100 Ton Inspected Passenger Vessel Endorsement
USCG 200 Mile Offshore Coastal Endorsement
USCG Commercial Tow Assist Endorsement
IGFA Certified Captain
PADI Certified Open Water Diver (License 86169281)
Red Cross CPR and First Aid Certified
Member of Canaveral Charter Captains Association (2001-2005)
Member / Director of Florida Sport Fishing Association (2002 - Present)
Ambassador to Pure Fishing (2004- Present)
Pro Staff for Lowrance, SeaDek Crowder Rods & Berkley Products
Contributing Associate to Florida Sportsman Online Magazine & Inshore
Offshore Magazine

Vessel Deliveries and Captain For Hire Excursions:
Capt Mark is available for hire for vessel deliveries, private excursions or
instructional charters on your vessel. Vessel deliveries have included long range
transfers from the Great Lakes down the Mississippi river across the Gulf of
Mexico to the East Coast of Florida. Various local transfers included East Coast
Atlantic deliveries of vessels in the 30' - 55' range, departures to safe harbour
during hurricane evacuations, crossings on Lake Okeechobee and to the
Bahamian Islands. Please email for more information, availability or specific
requests.

Seminars:

Feb 12, 2007 Upcoming Cobia Seminar for the Central Florida
Offshore Anglers Club, Dubsdreed Country Club, Orlando FL
2006 Berkley Promotional Appearance for Ed Dywer's Otherside Seminar,
Raddison Hotel, Cape Canaveral FL.
2006 Berkley Promotional Appearance for retail store at Fishermans World,
Cape Canaveral, FL.
2005 Berkley Promotional Appearance for George Poveromo's Saltwater
Sportsman Magazine Seminar, Cape Canaveral FL.
2005 Featured speaker for a Cobia seminar sponsored by FSFA held at
the Veterans Memorial Center, Merritt Island, FL.

Published & Featured Magazine Articles (Click on underlined text for link to articles)

TunaRude Crew Featured in Florida Fishing Weekly Magazine for Cobia
and Tripletail (April '06 Issue)
Featured in the South Carolina Dolphin Tagging Program with Don
Hammond (Sept '06)
Authored "February Means COBIA in Port Canaveral" published in
Inshore-Offshore magazine.(Feb '06 Issue):
(Sept '05 Issue): Authored "Fishing the OTHERSIDE of the Gulfstream
for Yellowfin Tuna" published in Inshore-Offshore magazine.
2003-Present: Florida Sportsman Online Magazine Contributer and Forum
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