Loving Last or the Power of Relative Thinking

A detailed race report from the High Sierra Regatta at Huntington Lake, California, where the author describes the challenges of racing against experienced competitors while sailing in a borrowed boat, ultimately finishing last but gaining valuable insights into sailing technique and boat handling.

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• Eric Stoelting
• High Sierra Regatta
• Huntington Lake
• race report
• sailing technique