Thistling by Mr. Thistle

A first-person account by the Thistle designer describing the design philosophy, hull characteristics, and early racing success of the class, including the famous 1945 Put-in-Bay regatta performance that established the boat's reputation.

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

• Sandy Douglass
• design
• history
• racing
• hull design