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The Family Thistle

Tom Young describes a memorable family cruise in his Thistle, the Snapper, from April through December in the first year. The family departed from Riverside, Connecticut on August 7 and sailed to Quissett, Massachusetts, a distance of 150 miles as the crow flies. The cruise included fishing, swimming, and visits to various harbors along the New England coast.

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  • family cruise
  • Snapper
  • Riverside Connecticut
  • Quissett Massachusetts
  • sailing adventure