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Thistle Goes Astray During Nationals

During the 1954 National Championships, one boat owner discovered his anchored Thistle was missing after a boat dragged and was lifted ashore. He retrieved it from a nearby trail and alerted authorities. The incident highlights the hazards of securing boats during a regatta.

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  • Nationals
  • Boat missing
  • Fenwick
  • Safety
  • Regatta incident