Sandy Sees Slim Chance of International Class Unless Three-Ply Hull Gets TCA Blessing

Sandy Douglass argues that the Thistle cannot achieve international class status without TCA approval of three-ply hull construction, which would reduce costs and manufacturing barriers. He discusses the technical merits of different construction methods and concerns about European builders.

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• Sandy Douglass
• hull construction
• international class
• three-ply
• boat building