Growth and Promotion

DeLorenzo describes his family's entry into Thistling through a chance encounter in Florida. After buying a boat and taking lessons, they became committed to the Class and are now working to recruit and retain new Thistle sailors through personal outreach and community connections.

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• recruitment
• family sailing
• Florida sailing