Growth and Promotion

Schauble discusses how the core of the Thistle Class is sailboat racing, but emphasizes that fun must remain central to participation. He offers fleet management strategies including raising the learning curve with Coach TCA programs, creating varied awards and trophies, and varying racing formats to maintain engagement and prevent the sport from becoming work.

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• sailing philosophy
• fleet management
• racing strategies
• TCA coaching
• participation