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Nationals Won by Jerry Jenkins
Jerry Jenkins of Grosse Pointe, Michigan won the 1959 Thistle National Championship at St. Petersburg with a total of 236¼ points from five races amid challenging weather conditions including squalls, winds, and a water spout. The championship featured 53 starters and showcased new fiberglass boat construction, with Jenkins edging Johnny Jennings and Charlie Morgan.
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