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Wild Waikiki Wind

Bob Houvener brought his new Thistle Fishbugs through wild winds to victory in the annual Maritime Day race from Waikiki to Pearl Harbor. Despite challenging 20-30 knot conditions and competing against larger boats like catamarans, Houvener executed a masterful race to win.

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  • Houvener
  • Waikiki
  • Pearl Harbor
  • Maritime Day race
  • Hawaii