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The Real Dirt on Ron Smith & Jim Moyer
Jillian Moritz, age 26 and the current forward crew on Thistle #1285, profiles the boat's co-owners Ron Smith and Jim Moyer, both experienced sailors and engineers. She chronicles her first meeting with them at the 2006 Nationals and their development as a winning team, including seven bullets and a second place in their first year together. The article highlights their engineering precision, teamwork, attention to detail, and beautiful wooden boat.
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