Mark Scott is no stranger to the waters. His earliest childhood memory takes him back to being a 4-year old lad, towing toy boats with a stick. Small wonder then that Mark has dedicated his life to navigating the waterways of the world.

First having touched down on the island of Sri Lanka in 1985, a 21-year old Mark fell in love with the untouched beauty of the island that he now calls home. Prior to making his permanent abode in Sri Lanka in the year 2010, Mark was the owner of the renowned Lakebay Marina, a historic landmark in the state of Washington. He and his family account for more than 3 decades in the Marina business having dealt with vessels of varying sizes and capacities from around the world.

Mark has accumulated thousands of nautical miles under his cap, and is also certified with a Coxswain license, that certifies his necessary skills to command, safely and efficiently, a commercial vessel engaged in inshore operations.