Operation Bootstrap

Article describing fleet management strategies used by Fleet 68 to maintain competitive level and promote active participation. Discusses winter seminars, early season racing series, and various motivational tactics including the establishment of the "Big Brother" system to encourage new sailors and competition within the fleet.

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• fleet management
• training
• racing series
• fleet organization