October 1954

Report on the third One-of-a-Kind Series regatta held at Riverside, Connecticut on September 19, 1954, where a Thistle skippered by Howard Boston, Sandy Douglass, and the editor finished second on corrected time. The article compares the performance of various racing classes including the 5-0-5, Buccaneer, Dominion, and A Scow against the Thistle.

Editorial message from the new editor, Harry R. Sindle, explaining that John Stevens has retired from the editorship and noting that the publication will change in character. The new editor pledges to contribute more practical sailing advice and help Thistlers improve their racing performance.

Complete race results table for the One-of-a-Kind Series regatta showing final positions and corrected times for all 27 boats that competed, with gratitude extended to the host club and sponsors.

Frank and Gene Marquardt, former National Champions, won the Invitational Regatta held by Tred Avon Yacht Club at Oxford, Maryland on July 24-25, 1954, sailing their boat White Shadow No. 336, defeating LaGarde and Fordyce by one point.

Fleet 31, based at Pygmalion Yacht Club, reports on early season racing where visiting Thistles dominated the Fourth of July Series. Willard Frissell took first place with 8 points, followed by Wee Hope II and William Gupton. The report also includes details on the June-July racing series and an incident involving Merritt Giles.

Report on Lester C. Haeckel's Thistle 445 winning the Vail Cup Race at the 48th Annual Regatta of the Ephraim Yacht Club in a handicap race open to boats under 35 feet, competing against 23 Sea Gulls and one Highlander.