Editorial: By-Law Reefing

Discusses the debate over reefing requirements in Thistle racing, questioning whether skippers should be forced to take safety precautions. The editorial notes that some skippers refuse to reef in strong winds while others advocate for mandatory reefing, and proposes a class by-law addressing the issue.

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• safety
• reefing
• by-laws
• racing rules