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Got Lucky?
The Chief Measurer reflects on a tragic 1969 incident at Northern California Districts that killed three sailors and led to major flotation safety improvements. He relates this to recent capsizes at the 2023 Nationals and calls for renewed vigilance about boat flotation and safety inspections to prevent similar tragedies.
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