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Ode to the Tappan Zee Tippers

A humorous poem about the Thistle as a stable boat that can right itself, told through the story of a boat capsize and recovery on Tappan Zee. The narrator celebrates the durability and self-righting qualities of the Thistle design.

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  • humor
  • boat characteristics
  • Tappan Zee
  • sailing mishaps