Room and Opportunity

Martin launches a new column series interviewing Thistle sailors about how they were introduced to the class and what keeps them engaged. She shares her own story of getting into sailing through a yacht club, discovering the Thistle through another club member, and eventually winning the Junior Nationals. Martin emphasizes paying it forward by helping other sailors get started, and previews an upcoming interview with Pat O'Connor from Newport about their fleet's growth.

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• fleet building
• growth
• Newport
• Junior Nationals