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Rescue at Sea
Account of an incident during the final race at the Midwinter Championship when Joe Vander-Gaag's boom collided with Marion Phelps' boat, nearly resulting in serious injury or worse. The article discusses the rescue, safety concerns about life-saving gear, and the proposal for new class rules regarding life jacket requirements.
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