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Top Ten Roundtable

Comprehensive survey of the top 10 finishers from the 1999 Nationals at Edenton, North Carolina. Includes detailed interviews with each skipper about crew experience, boat setup, wind strategy, crew weight considerations, and secrets to success. Also includes technical specification tables for hulls, rigging, crew weights, and sails.

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  • Nationals Results
  • Top Finishers
  • Racing Tactics
  • Boat Setup
  • Crew Development