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Thistle Battles Catalina Sharks
Nine boats and several sharks raced in a recent Catalina Island cruise. Lynn Babcock sailed an anti-shark campaign. Dick Turner was first to finish under sail in seven hours, reaching Avalon. Most of the fleet sailed high on both the outgoing and return journey. The article details various boats' performances and mentions whimsical incidents from the race.
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