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Trowbridge Welcomes Back Thistle #1466

Rick Trowbridge recounts the history of Thistle #1466, which he discovered by phone call in early spring. The boat, originally built in 1961, spent decades in Houston before being restored and brought back to active sailing. The article chronicles the boat's journey and significance to the author's family.

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  • Thistle #1466
  • Boat history
  • Restoration
  • Family sailing
  • Houston