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Midwinters East Regatta

Experts Roundtable: Boat Looking At The Midwinters

July-August 1976 page 4–7

Comprehensive technical article documenting rigging innovations observed at the 1976 Thistle Mid-Winters regatta at St. Petersburg. Includes detailed photographs and explanations of new spreader designs, mast configurations, and other performance-enhancing modifications implemented by competitive sailors.

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  • Mid-Winters regatta
  • Boat design
  • Rigging
  • Technical innovations
  • St. Petersburg