Canadian Yacht Designer Mark Ellis Has Passed Away

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Canadian yacht designer Mark Ellis has passed away

Kingston, May 21, 2025 – It is with great sadness that Sail Canada shares with the Canadian sailing community the passing of Canadian yacht designer Mark Ellis. Mark Ellis had a long and successful career in design in Oakville, ON, where he built his company, Mark Ellis Design, and established his reputation as a designer. He will always be remembered as the designer of the Nonsuch line of Hinterhoeller-built cruising catboats, as well as for th…