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Is There Life After Thistling?

A former Thistle racer describes his transition to big boat distance racing and the skills transferable from competitive Thistle sailing. He discusses sled driving in offshore ocean races like the Transpac and how Thistle experience provides a unique advantage.

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  • ocean racing
  • Transpac
  • big boat racing
  • sled drivers
  • offshore
  • career progression