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Default was Int'l 470 ballast ?... Thistles


OzOne wrote in message

On Fri, 23 Jul 2004 10:23:35 GMT, "Pony Express"
scribbled thusly:

Yeah, after righting a Thistle, you'll have about
800 gallons of water in it. Not much fun.
One question, why was the rail in the water if you
were racing seriously?
S.


Ohhhhh Ouch, that was below the belt!


Nah, it was a legitimate question. Even the pros capsize Thistles in heavy
weather. Not frequently, but it happens.

Max