Good News for the Geezers

Pollak reports strong participation of older sailors at the Chautauqua Nationals, with 38 Old Goats (50+) and 18 genuine geezers (60+) among 87 pre-registered boats. He outlines a streamlined measurement process that will not require centerboard measuring for the first time in three years, lists specific safety and equipment requirements to be checked, and encourages sailors to verify their boats meet Class rules.

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• measurement
• Nationals
• Chautauqua
• safety equipment
• rules