Mark Donaldson

My Story

I stumbled into yachting nearly three decades ago, soon after graduating university. Initially sailing from New Zealand, I was well and truly seasick before the 12-mile limit. Asked if I wanted to get off before the next stop (Panama), I gingerly agreed to stay on and the time since has been a life changing opportunity, allowing me to go on to work on board arguably some of the world’s finest superyachts with an Americas Cup campaign thrown in for good measure.

My time at Y.CO has been truly diverse and I've held senior positions overseeing and managing complex cross border client operations, yacht management and refit teams. The joy of collaborating with the vibrant and talented individuals within the Y.CO family provides me with a truly unparalleled source of satisfaction and personal motivation.

My Story

My time at Y.CO has been truly diverse and I've held senior positions overseeing and managing complex cross border client operations, yacht management and refit teams. The joy of collaborating with the vibrant and talented individuals within the Y.CO family provides me with a truly unparalleled source of satisfaction and personal motivation.