The Finish Line—Regatta News: How Sweet It Was! Sixth Annual Potomac River Lightning-Thistle Challenge

Report on the Sixth Annual Potomac River Lightning-Thistle Challenge held July 8, 1984 between Thistle and Lightning one-design classes. John Majane won the Challenge keeper trophy despite intense competition, with detailed race results and commentary on the competitive nature of the event.

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

• Potomac River
• Lightning-Thistle Challenge
• Lightning Fleet
• one-design racing
• trophy race