Junior's Nationals

Report on the 2009 Thistle Junior National Championships at Cedar Point, where 15 boats competed. Andy Gunkier describes three races with detailed accounts of tactics, boat handling, and crew work, culminating in Andy's victory with crew Nick Gilmore and Kyle Gladieux. The article celebrates strong junior participation and acknowledges mentors from the class.

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• Junior Nationals
• Cedar Point
• youth sailing
• championships
• racing