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Wes Marks

Independent Guide
US Veteran Veteran
Laid-back
Instructional
Beginner Oriented
Comfortable
Quality
Quiet
Wes has been operating boats professionally since 1979 when he joined the USCG. Serving as a Heavy Weather Motor Lifeboat coxswain at several lifesaving stations, Executive Officer on two patrol boats, and as Officer in Charge of the Coast Guard Lifeboat stations in Hatteras and Ocracoke NC, he retired in 1999 as a Senior Chief Boatswains mate. Wes obtained his initial Merchant Marine license in 1993 and is qualified to serve as Master (Captain) on passenger vessels up to 200 tons, including sail and tow boats. After retiring from the Coast Guard, Wes earned his Bachelors and MBA degrees in Virginia and started a second career in local government as the town manager in Louisa, Virginia. Upon his 2nd retirement, Wes started operating charter boats on the Chesapeake Bay doing eco-tourism, crabbing, oystering, fishing, and general boat trips. In 2019 Wes moved his boat and business to lower Delaware and continues to operate boats for cruising, sightseeing, fishing, and other fun things in coastal Maryland and Delaware.

About Your Guide

Profile photo of Captain Experiences guide Wes Marks

Wes Marks

Independent Guide
Wes has been operating boats professionally since 1979 when he joined the USCG. Serving as a Heavy Weather Motor Lifeboat coxswain at several lifesaving stations, Executive Officer on two patrol boats, and as Officer in Charge of the Coast Guard Lifeboat stations in Hatteras and Ocracoke NC, he retired in 1999 as a Senior Chief Boatswains mate. Wes obtained his initial Merchant Marine license in 1993 and is qualified to serve as Master (Captain) on passenger vessels up to 200 tons, including sail and tow boats. After retiring from the Coast Guard, Wes earned his Bachelors and MBA degrees in Virginia and started a second career in local government as the town manager in Louisa, Virginia. Upon his 2nd retirement, Wes started operating charter boats on the Chesapeake Bay doing eco-tourism, crabbing, oystering, fishing, and general boat trips. In 2019 Wes moved his boat and business to lower Delaware and continues to operate boats for cruising, sightseeing, fishing, and other fun things in coastal Maryland and Delaware.
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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
20 lb Tuna
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Burgers
What’s your favorite band?
Marty Robbins
What’s your favorite movie?
Casblanca

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
20 lb Tuna
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Burgers
What’s your favorite band?
Marty Robbins
What’s your favorite movie?
Casblanca
What’s your favorite sports team?
Nationals
What’s your drink of choice?
Cuba Libre
What was your last halloween costume?
Sitting on a sofa
What do you want for Christmas this year?
Warm weather
How did you get started guiding?
Retired from the Coast Guard
What makes you different from other guides?
one on one experience, friendly, easy going
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