Being a RI native, his racing career began on Narragansett Bay at the age of 12. At the age of 16 he became alternate helmsman aboard Kemosabee, a Morgan 42, and captured the Narragansett Bay Yachting Association Championship. From 1980 - 1985 he ventured out and raced in the Barrington YC Sunfish Frostbite Fleet. In 1983 he finished 2nd in the Save the Bay Frostbite Championship.

In 1992 and 1993 he raced his J24 throughout Narragansett Bay. He won 2 Club Championships at Narragansett Terrace YC (1992 and 1993). In 1993 he won the Club Championship at Cove Haven YC. Other major wins included; Mount Hope Bay Championship (1993), AlliedSignal Cup Overnight Race (1992), McKee Cup Champion (1992-1993) and Plastic Fantastic (1993). He also crewed in the J24 fleet in the 1993 Bermuda Race Week.

After taking a 6 year break to start a family, Michael now aggressively campaigns his J80. In 1999 he captured the WCSC Championship. He has sailed his boat in Key West Race Week (2000 and 2001). His championship win at the Hot S'Yacht Hospice 2000 (47 boats) included 3 first place finishes in the 4 race regatta.

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