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Clear Air Is Essential In Large Fleet Starting

Instructional article with three sequential photos analyzing the importance of clear air and proper boat positioning during large fleet starts, using specific boat examples from the 1964 Nationals.

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  • large fleet racing
  • starting line technique
  • clear air
  • boat positioning
  • 1964 Nationals