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The Long, Long Trail
Article describing the experience of making long-distance cruising trips in a Thistle sailboat, including a 400-mile round trip to Lake Huntington in the Sierras and discussions about trailers and equipment for extended voyages. The author explores the advantages and disadvantages of using Thistles for distance cruising.
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