Growth and Promotion: Recruitment and Retention

Poltorak emphasizes the need for the Thistle Class to recruit new sailors and retain crew members to maintain the class's vitality. He highlights the New York Times article featuring Thistle sailing and online resources like crew-finder services, encouraging experienced skippers to mentor developing sailors.

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• Growth
• Recruitment
• Crew Development
• Class Promotion
• Retention