The Experts' Roundtable

Expert discussion among top Thistle sailors about centerboard construction, design considerations, and performance characteristics. Panelists include Dennis Clark, Chuck Steigerwald, Gerry Ficks, and Bob White, covering fiberglass versus wood centerboards and various design tradeoffs.

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• centerboards
• design
• experts
• technical discussion