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Meet Conor | Sailing Big Lost Captain

April 30, 2025 · 10 min · 1K views · Florida

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Connor Malone, captain of the catamaran Big Lost, grew up in Hailey, Idaho, where he developed an early interest in outdoor activities including skiing, dirt biking, and water sports.1:32 His introduction to sailing occurred during a month-long trip from Puget Sound to Victoria, Canada, with his father.6:13 After high school, Malone worked in construction, eventually owning a home and starting a custom home-building business with his wife, Kelly.7:20 Despite achieving professional success, the couple sought a lifestyle focused on travel and family rather than traditional career demands.9:22 A charter sailing trip to the British Virgin Islands solidified their decision to transition to a life at sea.9:31 Two years after that trip, they purchased Big Lost.9:46 Currently, the boat is in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, undergoing a survey and inspections to finalize the vessel's status.0:47

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