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Capsize Safety & Rescue

How To Get A Thistle Back On Her Feet

A comprehensive technical guide by Sandy Douglass on the procedures for righting a capsized Thistle, including proper positioning of the rescue boat, use of the tiller and weight distribution to stop the water, and detailed steps for safely re-boarding the boat after water removal.

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  • seamanship
  • rescue
  • capsized boat
  • technical guide