October 1946

The Toledo Thistle Fleet hosted the largest fleet of Thistles ever assembled on September 14-15 for the First Annual National Thistle Championship. Gordon (Sandy) Douglass won the F.L. Carron Perpetual Trophy, winning two of the three races held in variable wind conditions at Maumee Bay.

Final race standings from the National Championship showing Gordon Douglass in first place with 56.5 points, followed by Miller & Seifert with 50 points and Bassett & Snell with 46 points. Boats and skippers are listed with their home fleets.

The annual election of officers was held at Toledo Yacht Club on September 14 with 25 members and 7 fleets represented. C.B. Seifert was elected National President for 1947, with other officers including I.L. Carron as Vice President and G.K. Douglass as Commodore.

Editorial urging Thistle owners to send news and event reports to the BAGPIPE editor. Announces plans for literary contests and encourages participation from all class members.