Role of the Thistle in the U.S. Sailing Portsmouth Yardstick

Nolan Richards explains how the Thistle was selected as the primary standard for the U.S. Sailing Portsmouth Numbers handicapping system due to its wide geographic distribution, strong fleets, and competitive sailing. The Thistle's Portsmouth number was established at 83.

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• Portsmouth Numbers
• handicapping