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Rodger Lomas has enjoyed an eclectic career path that includes journeyman mechanic and a stint in the Navy. He is just wrapping up an over three-decade career as an Air Traffic Specialist - where meteorology commands centerstage. He is currently based in Nanaimo, British Columbia on Vancouver Island, where he pursues a lifetime exploration of these cherished waters– and likes to boast he’s the world’s worst fisherman. Rod has a myriad of interests in travel, language, and culture.

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The early 1970s was the heyday of the Tartan 30' racer/cruiser. In all, no less than two dozen boats of a similar size and type were introduced in just three years, many of them to become highly successful among sailors eager for the performance and amenities of big boats at a modest price. Among the most noteworthy and enduring of the 30-footers from this era has been the Tartan 30.