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The Vang and Honest Men

Editorial addressing the vang rule in Thistle racing and the importance of honest skippers. Discusses a protest at a regatta where boats appeared to have vangs up while beating, and examines the legality and purpose of the vang under Thistle class by-laws.

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  • rules
  • vang
  • class by-laws
  • racing ethics