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Jim Mattei’s Rise to Maritime Advocacy Jim Mattei’s colorful journey began in the kitchens of Checkers, the fast-food empire he co-founded. His business acumen transformed Checkers into a multi-billion dollar enterprise, leading to his financial freedom and retirement in 1994. With newfound time, Mattei pursued his passion for sailing. He traded in his business suits for nautical gear, setting sail on a series of yachting expeditions. His fourth yacht, a colossal 150-foot vessel, became his floating paradise, taking him to distant shores and fulfilling his love of the ocean....