We Present: Pete Barrett, Champion Thistle Mid-Winter Champion / An Olympic Champion Looks at His Class

Peter Barrett, an Olympic gold medalist in the Thistle class, discusses his sailing philosophy and what makes a good Thistle sailor. He offers technical insights on boat handling, tuning, sailing characteristics, and provides guidance for sailors looking to improve their competitive performance.

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• Peter Barrett
• Olympic Champion
• sailing technique
• boat tuning
• Thistle characteristics
• tactical sailing
• crew work
• mast bend
• centerboard