In the Trenches: Crewing in a Thistle

Comprehensive guide to crewing techniques in Thistle boats, covering attitudes toward crewing, physical conditioning, crew positioning and responsibilities, and essential crew equipment. Rousmaniere discusses gear recommendations including sailing suits, shoes, gloves, protective equipment, and specialized rigging tools, drawing from his experience crewing at the 1975 Midwinters.

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• Crewing
• Technique
• Equipment
• Sailing Guide
• Midwinters
• Tom Dykstra
• Sally Lindsay