We Present New Fleets of '65

A survey of newly formed and reactivated Thistle fleets during 1965-1966, describing the growth of the Thistle class geographically across North America. The article highlights new fleet formations in the Willamette Valley (Oregon), Portland area, Northeast (New York/New Jersey), and Great Lakes regions, celebrating the expanding participation in the class.

This is a summary. The full article text is © the Thistle Class Association — read the original scan via the link above.

• fleet growth
• new fleets
• regional sailing
• class expansion
• 1965