Ron Smith's #1007 & #1285

An in-depth profile of Ron Smith's passion for Thistle sailing, chronicling his restoration and maintenance of two wooden Thistles over several decades. Smith shares his philosophy on boat care, including using Awlgrip polyurethane paint and regular maintenance. The article highlights his success racing #1285 at the 2007 Pacific Coast Championships.

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• Ron Smith
• Thistle 1007
• Thistle 1285
• wooden hull
• restoration
• Pacific Coast Championships