September, 1955

Sandy Douglass claimed the National Championship title in spectacular fashion, sailing with his wife and Bill Cody. The championship races were held at the Crescent Sail Yacht Club in Boston with excellent conditions on Lake St. Clair. Douglass and Boston dominated the competition with strong performances across five races.

Coverage of the social and organizational aspects of the National Championships, highlighting the excellent facilities at Crescent Sail Yacht Club and the involvement of wives and families in the event. The article notes the yacht club's convenient location and hospitality.

List of the newly elected officers of the Thistle Class Association for the upcoming year, including positions from President to Chief Measurer.

Report of the I.L.Y.A. Regatta held at Put-in-Bay, Ohio, where George Butts and the Flotsam achieved outstanding results. Despite unusually wild side effects from the low attendance, the Thistle fleet performed competitively with Butts leading.

Collection of classified advertisements and for-sale listings for Thistle sailboats and related equipment. Includes listings from various sellers offering boats, equipment, and services.

Report of the Second Annual High Sierra Series held at Huntington Lake in California in July. Earl Gilman Jr. won the competition with excellent performances across three races in breezes over 15 mph.

Report of the Thistle turnout at the Cleveland Yachting Club's Annual Midsummer Regatta. Harvey Busch of Edgewater Y.C. repeated his victory, and Dave Minton performed well with his Nan Too.

Official minutes from the Thistle Class Association's Annual Meeting held on August 23, 1955 in Detroit, Michigan. Covers reports of officers, committee discussions, and various constitutional amendments and motions.

Report of the Atwood Yachting Club's victory at the tenth annual Ohio Inter-Club Yachting Association regatta held at Atwood Lake. Six Thistles participated in the three-race series with excellent performances.

Minutes from the Governing Board meeting held on August 22, 1955, covering discussions on sail weights, constitution amendments, charter approvals, and fleet governance matters.

Fleet news from the Chesapeake region describing the hottest July weather in decades, notable performances by George Romano and Dick Thomas, and upcoming regattas at Miles River and Rock Hall.

Report of the Central Atlantic District Championship regatta held at West River Sailing Club. Frank Marquardt won with a clean series, with notable performances from other competitive skippers and discussions of weather conditions.

Report of Fleet No. 1's Lake Erie District Championship won by George Butts of the Sandusky Sailing Club. The regatta featured breezy conditions, competitive racing among top contenders, and innovative race management techniques.

Report of the 57th Annual Larchmont Race Week held by the Larchmont Yacht Club with various boat classes competing. Scots' Jack Meyer won the overall competition, with notable performances by other competitors and innovative race management.

Report of the New Jersey District's first Championships Regatta held under pleasant conditions at the Raritan Yacht Club. Sam Merrick took first place with consistent performances, while competitors like Walsh and Duff distinguished themselves.

Fleet news from Leatherlips Yacht Club about Dave Minton leading the Thistle fleet home in their racing series. Reports on summer racing with multiple first-place finishes.

Report of the Lake Michigan District Championship regatta held at Decatur, Illinois, won by Tony Hermann. The event featured good weather, competitive racing, and notable performances by various skippers.

Report of the Eastern Connecticut Yacht Racing Association's regatta won by Deke Bowers. The event featured challenging conditions and strong competition from various skippers.

Column by Ron Small, past president and editor of the 1955 Yearbook, sharing his sailing career and experiences with various Thistle boats. Discusses his journey from fresh-water sailor to competition racing.

Column by Chief Measurer George Devlin discussing technical aspects of jibstays and adjustable rigs on Thistle boats. Provides technical guidance on equipment modifications and their impact on sailing performance.