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Carpenter Cops Hawaii Caper

Account of the Hawaiian Invitational Regatta featuring Tom Carpenter and Jim Crocket who sailed a newly-built Thistle from Lake Millerton to Hawaii via a 2,500-mile ocean voyage. The race featured strong winds, challenging conditions, and competitive sailing, with Tom Carpenter finishing first overall in the regatta series.

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  • Hawaiian Invitational Regatta
  • Tom Carpenter
  • Jim Crocket
  • Hawaii Thistle Fleet No. 76
  • Lake Millerton
  • Kaneohe Bay