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The Experts' Roundtable

A roundtable discussion among top Thistle skippers about wind reading, sailing tactics, and race strategy. Includes perspectives from Dick Stearns, Kent Foster, Ted Fontelieu, Jim Miller, Bob White, Pete Barrett, and others on compass use and starting strategy.

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  • sailing tactics
  • wind reading
  • racing strategy
  • compass use