September 1947

John Lovett claimed the National Championship sailing WES LOVETT TOO (Thistle No. 3) with 105 points over the Labor Day weekend. The competition featured three races held at the Cleveland Yachting Club in Rocky River, Ohio, with Lovett's consistent performance earning him the prestigious perpetual trophy.

The National Championship event featured a comprehensive program beyond racing, including a banquet, dance, cocktail party, and picnic. The Thistle Class Association held elections resulting in John R. Lovett becoming the new president, with other officer positions filled as well.

A column of miscellaneous notes and anecdotes about the fleet members, including profiles of new champion John Lovett, Herb Sinhaffer's quirky dietary habits, various entertaining incidents from the regatta, and humorous observations about the sailors and their boats.

A column documenting unfortunate incidents affecting sailors during the regatta, including illness and injuries to Carl Seifert, Lee Wilson, and Kent Thornton that prevented or interrupted their participation.

Comprehensive results table from the Second Annual Thistle Nationals held at Cleveland Yachting Club, August 30-31 and September 1, 1947. Lists all 35 boat entries with owners, clubs, and final standings across three races with scoring explanation.