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Cave Run Thistle Fleet Elects Will Lyons — Age 14 — Fleet Captain
Profile of Will Lyons, a 14-year-old sailor elected as captain of Cave Run Thistle Fleet 175 in November 1999, reportedly the youngest fleet captain since records have been kept. The article highlights his sailing talent, pleasant personality, and enthusiasm for recruiting junior sailors.
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