President's Column: March Madness

Hudson reflects on the 2001 Midwinters East in St. Petersburg with a record turnout of 67 Thistles. He discusses several controversial class issues addressed at the governing board meeting, including wooden boat builder requirements and the proposed use of VHF radios for communication.

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• president
• midwinters
• St. Petersburg
• class rules
• wooden boats
• VHF radios