2009 Thistle Nationals Report: What Would Dave Dellenbaugh Do?

Dellenbaugh, 2009 Nationals champion, provides detailed insights into his boat setup, sail trim, and sailing techniques that led to his victory at Cedar Point in light wind conditions. He covers rig tension, mast rake, diamond tension, mast step configuration, jib lead positioning, traveler technique, mainsail trim, and crew weight distribution.

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• 2009 Nationals
• Cedar Point
• boat setup
• sail trim
• racing tactics