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Paukie's Third Skipper

The article recounts the history of Paukie (Thistle No. 1), a pioneering Thistle in Kansas that acquired its third skipper, Stephen Klotz. It chronicles the boat's development, various skippers, and the colorful stories of her racing history and notable crew members.

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  • Paukie
  • Thistle No. 1
  • Kansas Thistles
  • Sandy Douglass
  • Stephen Klotz
  • Harold
  • boat history