November, 1950

The editor discusses seasonal considerations for storing boats over winter and highlights the need to update mailing lists with THISTLE owner information. The new sail plan approved at the Annual Meeting is being reproduced this month to encourage discussion on sail measurement procedures and maintaining class standards.

Report on the Long Island Sound District eliminations held September 2-3, with three races to determine the district winner. Tiny Duys in TUMBLEWEED won after a competitive series against Dick Brainard's MAGIC, with an entertaining account of a fishing line entanglement incident during the race.

Report from Mission Bay, California covering July-August racing including the David Gleason Memorial Trophy, Southern California Yachting Association Championship Regatta with Hawaiian festivities, and Labor Day activities. Fleet Thirteen elected new officers including Art Prager as Fleet Captain.

Report from Cleveland Yachting Club covering summer racing series, trophy competitions, junior eliminations, and various spring, summer, and fall racing results. WEE LOVETT TOO emerged as Fleet Champion, while KELPIE's skipper received the hard-luck award.

Harvey Busch won the Edgewater Y.C. annual regatta in NAN TOO, his first victory at the club in several years. WEE LOVETT TOO finished second with Bill Irwin's PIPE DREAM third. Ten boats participated in the 10-12 knot southeast wind.

Announcement of the Third Annual Winter Championships to be held in Miami at Coconut Grove on January 6-7, 1951. Vivyan Hall will coordinate with the membership for details and is encouraging a strong representation from northern sailors.