Hometown: Palm Beach, Florida
Age: 72
Profession: Wishful boatbuilder, dreamer
First boat: Nicholson 43
Current yacht: Mirabella V
Weekday wake-up time: 0630
Hobbies: Grandchildren, sailing, tennis
Last book read: Caesar: Life of a Colossus by Adrian Goldsworthy
Favorite music to dance to: Prefer to sit
Proudest moment: Seeing all Avis employees participating financially in the sale of the [Employee Stock Ownership Program]
First job: Launch boy, Sea Cliff Yacht Club
Favorite movie: Haven’t been to a movie theater in 25 years
Preferred wheels: Cadillac CTS-V
Preferred wings: Grumman Albatross amphibian
Favorite watch: Breguet
Favorite clothing designer: Kiton
Favorite cruising ground: Mediterranean
Favorite sport: Football
Favorite port: Naples, Italy
Latest impulse purchase: 29-foot Hinckley tender for Mirabella V
Ideal day: Anchored in a safe bay after a long sail