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Southern Regattas

Broyles Wins Wet Midwinter

The Delta District Thistlers competed in the Houston Midwinter Regatta February 9 in severe weather with 20-30 mph winds and rough seas causing multiple capsizes. George Broyles won the challenging regatta despite dramatic conditions, with Billy Willis and Cecil Brooks also strong performers in what became a test of seamanship.

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  • Houston
  • Delta District
  • Midwinter Regatta
  • February 1963
  • severe weather