My First Year Thistling

Chris Bollengier recounts his first year sailing Thistles after purchasing boat #3607 in January 2020. Despite pandemic disruptions, rig problems, crew mishaps, and learning curves, he and his family found the Thistle community welcoming and the boat itself thoroughly enjoyable to sail with both family and experienced crew.

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• first year
• Newport Fleet 169
• family sailing
• boat learning