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Tenacious Mark

A humorous story from the 1953 Nationals at Racine about participants attempting to maintain boat positioning through unconventional means. The anecdote illustrates the competitive spirit and creative problem-solving of early Thistle sailors.

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  • 1953 Nationals
  • Racine
  • racing tactics
  • sailing humor
  • competition