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Editor's Notes

The editor reflects on a West Coast sailing trip aboard the schooner SHELLBACK near Galveston Bay and discusses the site selection process for the 1951 National Championships held at Miles River Yacht Club. The editor explains the reasoning behind choosing the Chesapeake Bay location and highlights the Association's commitment to putting the good of the class above individual fleet preferences.

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  • West Coast
  • Galveston Bay
  • Newport Harbor
  • San Diego
  • Miles River Yacht Club
  • Chesapeake Bay
  • Racine
  • Frank Marquardt
  • Tony Herrmann
  • 1951 Nationals
  • championship selection
  • site selection