DC> -> Also, age is a factor.  It can be tough on the more acrobatic
DC> -> boats to keep up being the "old man" with too young of a group
DC>Thing is, don't let it hold you back either.  Fred is a regular
DC>participant on Thurs nights and is 80 something...  He sails
DC>single handedly an M-scow.

George Blanchard is still active at TS&CC.  In fact he just sailed his
9th Wayfarer World's at two months shy of 83 years old!  He finishe only
slightly below mid fleet.
He isn't as fast as he used to be in the heavy stuff, but in the shifty
mid range stuff where smarts really count - watch out!
Cheers, r
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