Jim Formato
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.
2,686
NM
Total Distance
131
Days
Time at Sea
Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit
US Federal Communications Commission
Modern Marine Navigation
BoatUS Foundation
Skipper Level 1
NauticEd
Tuesday at 09:34
Oh I forgot- sailing with the Barber- Timmy Boom. Love him. Our host Jay and Keena are beauticians. Great great folks. Swimming pools is vibrant. Bar, music, volleyball and dinner
10
7.6
NM
1h 50m
Isla Verde to Diatupu, Panama
Sunday at 08:54
After a day at Lemons. Meeting some cruisers having a great day we set sail to Green Island
10
15
NM
3h 27m
Nugnudup to Isla Verde, Panama
Saturday at 10:04
7 days in the San Blas, Panama on Sailing Sitka. It’s going to be adventure. Lam’s Tour ride through the jungle then a 10 mile panga ride to our host Jay and Kenna!!! Going to be epic!
10
10.4
NM
2h 11m
Wannukandi to Nugnudup, Panama
Jim Formato, Bruce F & 1 other
30 November 2025 at 16:28
Left the Dominican and shot up through the Bahamas. A couple of crazy high wind sea nights and a couple extremely calm seas. We fished, we swam (sharks!), we laughed and we are well. A passage for the books. Thanks crazy crew
7
711.9
NM
5 days 22 hours
Cofresi, Dominican Republic to Saint Lucie County Fire District Station 2, United States
Marco Laurienzo - Good to have you back. Like they say, What doesn't kill you makes for an interesting story. See you soon.
Add a comment...
Jim Formato, Bruce F & 1 other
28 November 2025 at 04:38
Two days 6 hour sail to the Dominican. Point north and heading home!!! Crew is awesome, well fed and decent weather. Squalls at night are a little terrifying but we manage. Capt Bruce knows his vessel well. We were going to spend a night her but the winds really tail off at the start of next week…..so let’s do this……..
10
293.9
NM
2 days 7 hours
San Juan, Puerto Rico to Cofresi, Dominican Republic
Jim Formato - No!! We shared the Mofongo dishes. 3 types they were amazing
Add a comment...
26 November 2025 at 08:15
Starting g this day off right. Coffee, breezy then a ride in to do some laundry.
4
0.3
NM
4min
San Juan to Miramar, Puerto Rico
Tim Scesney - What’s with the boat/cars? Are they jet boats?
Add a comment...
25 November 2025 at 07:35
Started out early and had a wonderful sail to San Juan. On the hook here is a bit sketchy but hey we are vagabonds🤣⚓️⛵️
10
35.5
NM
5h 58m
Punta Aguila to San Juan, Puerto Rico
24 November 2025 at 12:43
12 mile jaunt that I helmed from off of the hook to onto a ball-one motor gang man style!! Not before Bruce speared a Snapper to go with steak tonight. Live aboard surf n turf. Within 30 miles of the Capital, San Juan where we get two new crew and lose the best chef ever C-Mo but not before we have Thanksgiving together in town.
6
15.1
NM
3h 39m
Punta Arenas to Punta Aguila, Puerto Rico
23 November 2025 at 13:44
Started with wild horse watching and a beach walk. Sunday Beach Service, with horses living the scripture too. Some eats with new friends than off for a quick jaunt around the west horn of Isle de Vieques. Tomorrow we will do another quick run across to the Puerto Rico mainland. Then sail to San Juan. ⚓️⛵️-Jim
11
9.2
NM
2h 23m
Esperanza to Punta Arenas, Puerto Rico
Marco Laurienzo - Great scenery. You look truly happy Jim.
Add a comment...
21 November 2025 at 08:46
Steady downwind sail to Isle de Vieques-Sun Bay Beach. Couple of non keeper fish and caught a crab pot. Captain did a masterful job shaking the pot, no harm to the pot nor the vessel. And we had bananas aboard!🤣
9
35.1
NM
7h 17m
Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands to Esperanza, Puerto Rico
Jim Formato - Thanks Billy. Some challenging passages after T-Giving. Should be an Ole Salt when this is over. Learning a ton from Capt Bruce
Add a comment...