Awarded South African National colours for Kayaking in 1983,1987,1989 and 1994. South African Surf Lifesaving Surfski Champion in 1987. A member of the South African team that won the World Team Title at the International Moloki – Ohau Channel race in Hawaii in 1987.
Mark is the founder of Custom Kayaks and his successful kayak designs are based on the results of 25 years of designing, shaping and building his own racing kayaks.