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Jim Formato

Jim Formato

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Buffalo, NY

Raced in my twenties and thirties, did what I was told and knew nothing about sailing but loved the rush of the her heeling and speeding through the wind! Now retired, bought a 23’ Merit Sprint and been dreaming of costal cruising. Active in NauticEd and SailTies. Two awesome resources.

1,421

NM

Total Distance

107

Days

Time at Sea

QUALIFICATIONS
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Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit

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Modern Marine Navigation

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Skipper Level 1

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Jim Formato

Jim Formato

Wednesday at 16:26

Anniversary Sail

Genoa only bc the main is being repaired. Good blow tonight. It’s our 9th wedding anniversary and the Admiral has taken on sailing like an ole salt. My favorite by a mile to sail with.

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Anniversary Sail

8.2

NM

1h 56m

Buffalo, United States

Jim Formato

Jim Formato

2 October 2025 at 14:28

Bob’s Benneteau

Was invited out on “Second Chance”. Has a code Zero I wanted to see but no wind. Went out and pretty much turned for home.

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Bob’s Benneteau

4.3

NM

1h 2m

Jim Formato

Jim Formato

29 September 2025 at 17:05

Billy at the Helm

Thought the wind was picking up so we went out for a quick sail after some boat work! (My favorite type of day!!) Wind wasn’t there, Billy helmed and did an excellent job. Practice raising and lowering the main- had the job out for a brief moment. Looking forward to the next few days wind is picking up!!

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Billy at the Helm

3.6

NM

55min

Buffalo, United States

Jim Formato
Jill Formato

Jim Formato & Jill Formato

27 September 2025 at 13:45

Sy and Boom take to the B-lo waterfront

Best sail of the year with Nikki and Timmy Boom in from NoVa. Cover a lot of area, oh Canada and all. Was epic thanks guys

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Sy and Boom take to the B-lo waterfront

12.7

NM

3h 57m

Buffalo, United States

Tim Scesney

Tim Scesney - Another amazing day. Thank you UJ and Aunt Jill!

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Jim Formato
Jill Formato

Jim Formato & Jill Formato

26 September 2025 at 16:40

The Admiral takes the Helm

A quick sail in a good blow and the Admiral slayed it at the helm. Gaining confidence, I am extremely proud of her. She is a badass!!

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The Admiral takes the Helm

8

NM

1h 43m

Buffalo, United States

Jim Formato
Marco Laurienzo

Jim Formato & Marco Laurienzo

23 September 2025 at 14:05

The Captain and I

Capt my Capt M. Beans Laurienzo took the helm today. Great first half of the sail a steady blow and we cooked down to Athol Springs- way back we decided to motor sail in. Marco brought her down the river as I did real sailing work. Great day today. Thanks Beans

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The Captain and I

13.8

NM

3h 19m

Buffalo, United States

Jim Formato
Jill Formato

Jim Formato & Jill Formato

21 September 2025 at 14:47

Admiral Day

No wind 80’s in Buffalo NY beautiful day for the Admiral to take the helm and hone her motoring skills! And boy did she ever! Excellent job stopping at a buoy like it was a mooring ball or a dock- excellent backing to the buoy like a Med Moor- excellent stopping dead alongside (both sides) the buoy. I think she is ready to get me if I am MOB- or will she. 👹👺

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Admiral Day

7.6

NM

3h 31m

Buffalo, United States

Jim Formato
Jill Formato

Jim Formato & Jill Formato

17 September 2025 at 16:37

Race watching with Friends

Nice evening for a sail and to watch BHSC races. Also check out the new Buffalo Bills stadium from the lake. Amazing it looks so close but is at least four miles from the shoreline.

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Race watching with Friends

9.6

NM

2h 19m

Buffalo, United States

William Borowski

William Borowski - That was some smooth sailing. 5 miles out and 5 miles back with only one tack.

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Jim Formato

Jim Formato

15 September 2025 at 14:21

Work n Play

Billy B getting so many projects done, super appreciative. Transom shower ✅ Gas gauge ✅ Vent and pump out ✅ Keel bolts✅ Choke rod ✅ Then our best day sailing as a tandum by a mile. Unfortunately the wind decided to disappear. Great day!!

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Work n Play

9.6

NM

2h 44m

Buffalo, United States

Jim Formato
Marco Laurienzo

Jim Formato & Marco Laurienzo

10 September 2025 at 15:22

Wednesday Sail with Beans

Light breeze but enough to kick around Buffalo.

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Wednesday Sail with Beans

8.9

NM

2h 21m

Buffalo, United States