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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.

896

NM

Total Distance

74

Days

Time at Sea

QUALIFICATIONS
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Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit

US Federal Communications Commission
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Modern Marine Navigation

BoatUS Foundation
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Skipper Level 1

NauticEd
Jim Formato

Jim Formato

Wednesday at 09:41

Family Vacation Ride

Took the big girls and little’s out for a ride. Beautiful day

10

Family Vacation Ride

5.7

NM

1h 19m

Fairview, United States

Jim Formato
Jill Formato

Jim Formato, Jill Formato & 1 other

Tuesday at 17:22

First night racing SeaDuctress II

Started with a good blow and we were going okay until it was time to unfurl the jib. Had an issue, ended up withdrawing and working out the jib issue. It finally was resolved thanks to a great crew! Brought her in like we been docking her for years.

First night racing SeaDuctress II

8.8

NM

2h 34m

Buffalo, United States

Jim Formato

Jim Formato

Monday at 13:14

Potential Buyer Of SeaDuctress

Had a potential buyer looked at SeaDuctress. Took her out on Lake Erie for a quick sea trial

Potential Buyer
Of SeaDuctress

3.6

NM

56min

Buffalo, United States

Jim Formato

Jim Formato

Monday at 10:15

Family Fun

Took the girls and Grandkids

3

Family Fun

4.8

NM

40min

Fairview, United States

Jim Formato
Jill Formato

Jim Formato & Jill Formato

Sunday at 10:54

Docking Practice and Holiday Sail

Can not thank our boat nieghbor Scott for helping us and instructing us the best way to dock. New boat to us and it’s very heavy. Slow down Captain😂 Had a nice sail and all in all a great day

2

Docking Practice and Holiday Sail

7.7

NM

2h 1m

Buffalo, United States

Jim Formato
Jill Formato

Jim Formato & Jill Formato

4 July 2025 at 16:00

Maiden Voyage of SeaDuctress II

First day out on our new to us 03 32’ Jeanneau Sun Odyssey. No wind but great weather! The Commandant Ms Millie did great, Ms J worried too much. Docking sucked. Need lots of practice. As usual the Admiral slayed it. We also have her about 80 % in tip top shape. HAPPY FOURTH

9

Maiden Voyage of SeaDuctress II

5.8

NM

1h 58m

Buffalo, United States

Jim Formato
Jill Formato

Jim Formato & Jill Formato

29 June 2025 at 12:12

Armendarizes set SAIL

Nice sail with the Admiral and my Daughter Kayle, her husband Aaron and my first mate Knox

5

Armendarizes set SAIL

5.8

NM

1h 44m

Buffalo, United States

Jim Formato
Jill Formato

Jim Formato & Jill Formato

26 June 2025 at 17:38

The Admirals last day of Sail Class

The Admirals last night of sailing lessons and a wonderful night to sail. Solid winds, gusty and lively. The Admiral crushed it!!

5

The Admirals last day of Sail Class

9.4

NM

1h 57m

Port of Buffalo Small Boat Harbor, United States

Jim Formato

Jim Formato

25 June 2025 at 11:22

Rained out

Was hoping for some serious boat time but we got rained on😡

4

Rained out

2.5

NM

29min

Fairview, United States

Jim Formato
Jill Formato

Jim Formato & Jill Formato

24 June 2025 at 17:19

Tuesday Races

Team gets better every week. Surfing the waves tonight

5

Tuesday Races

10.8

NM

3h 6m

Buffalo, United States