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Howard Boston Takes National Title Over Largest Fleet In History Of Class

Howard Boston of Mt. Clemens, Michigan won the 1954 National Championship at Fenwick, Connecticut over the largest fleet in class history. Boston's skilled seamanship and the favorable 11½-point edge on his closest competitor enabled him to win decisively in challenging conditions.

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  • Howard Boston
  • National Championship
  • Fenwick
  • Mt. Clemens
  • Long Island Sound
  • 1954 Nationals