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Attended US Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Pt, NY, graduating in 1980. Been sailing as a deck officer ever since.
Moved to Florida in the late 80’s.
Married Izabel in 1995, who I met in Brazil when my container ship was on a run to the east coast of South America between 1987 and 1998.
Have homes in both FL and Brazil. Fortunately my wife learned English quickly, my Portuguese is still at Gringo level.