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Sailing Under a Volcano
Mike Rees provides a detailed account of the Yale Lake Regatta on July 17-18, 2004, held in Portland, Oregon near Mount St. Helens. Terry Lettenmaier and Frank Flannery dominated the fleet of 20 Thistles, with Lettenmaier taking first and Flannery second, while Dan Winchester secured third. The report includes descriptions of the challenging local wind patterns, competitive starts, and social activities, culminating in the regatta in the scenic canyon setting.
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