An Open Letter to: Thistle Class Association

A lengthy open letter discussing the debate over allowing new wooden Thistles to be built. The author argues for the right to build new wooden Thistles, questioning the class's decision to restrict wooden boat construction and presenting arguments about cost, competitiveness, and the nature of the one-design class.

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

• Wooden Thistles
• Class Rules
• Boat Construction
• Policy