September-October 1964

Introduction welcoming Tom Wilson as the new Bagpipe editor. Describes his background sailing Thistles, his accomplishments including multiple national achievements, and his vision for continuing the publication. Discusses the twelve issues edited in Kansas and transition to Kentucky.

Pete Bordes and crew won the 1964 Thistle National Championships held at Cleveland Yachting Club on Lake Erie. The competition featured eighty-seven boats from twenty states, with Bordes leading throughout the six-race series despite challenging conditions. The article covers race-by-race highlights and competition details.

Detailed technical article by the Chief Measurer about the 1964 Nationals measurement procedures. Covers weight requirements, sail specifications, and clarifications of Chief Measurer's Rulings. Discusses the standardization challenges faced during the championships.

Report on the Pymatuning Yacht Club's Independence Day Regatta where Jack Wanenmacher of Cleveland won the series with a 1-1-2 record across three races, with strong winds of 18-20 mph.

Report on the New Jersey District Championship held at the Richmond County Yacht Club. Elmer Richards took first place with strong performance, followed by Bob Duff and Ed Walsh in the competition that featured small craft warnings and interesting windward leg tactics.

Account of the Michiana Thistle District regatta in Michigan City where Howard Boston won with strong sailing. Features wind conditions of 12-20 knots and competitive racing with various fleet members achieving strong placings.

Report of the Lake Erie West District Championship where Jim Hendricksen sailing the Blac Jac (231) won with strong competition from Bobby White and others. Racing at Lake Erie featured challenging conditions with wind shifts of nearly 180 degrees.

Account of the Central Atlantic District Championship where Jerry Slawecki won with all the hardware from 1964. The event was held at Washington Yacht & Country Club in North Carolina with competitive racing and wind shifts.

Article about Ilmar sailing the Palm-Leis winning the Lake Michigan District Championship. Describes winning racing performance and competitive results from the district event.

Historical article discussing one-design sailing boats and antique boat promotion in the Thistle class. Explores boat heritage and famous historic Thistle boats including those owned by notable sailors from the early era.

Report on racing at Cowan Lake where Bobby White dominated the three-race series with consistent first-place finishes. Details wind conditions and Sue Denver's first-place win in an earlier heat.

Report on the annual Admiral Farragut Regatta held at Fort Loudon Lake near Cowan. Describes fleet participation and trophy presentations from this central Tennessee sailing event.

Report on Jim Phelps' sailing achievements at the Whale of a Sail regatta, featuring competitive three-race series on the Allen pool of the Mississippi with light winds and tactical sailing.

Account of Ivy Liggett winning the Pacific Coast Championship at Serene Mountains, held high in the Sierra. Describes the challenging conditions and Liggett's strong performance against other top skippers.

Report on the Great Lakes Championship held by Fleet 3 at Sandusky where Lockwood won the competition. Features results from three races with various fleet members competing.

Report on the Long Island Sound District Championships where Stubner won. Describes the regatta held at Centerport Yacht Club with strong winds and competitive three-race series.

Report on the R. L. Stevenson Trophy competition in Kaneohe Bay where Tom Carpenter posted 2, 2 & 1 to win. Describes his tactical sailing and competition from other strong competitors.

Report on the Houston Summer Regatta on Galveston Bay where Kansas City's Larry Haupt and Gene George won. Features results from three courses and twenty boats with strong wind conditions.

Report on the 1964 Cleveland Yachting Club Regatta at Bagatelle where Ed Fracker achieved the largest Thistle regatta in history. Details his convincing lead and competitive results.

Report on the Governors Cup Regatta held at the Riverston, New Jersey Yacht Club in June. Ed Walsh swept all three Thistle races with consistent performance across the regatta series.

Report on the Severn Sailing Association's Annual Regatta held in Annapolis in June. Joel Epstein won the first race but had to battle others for the championship in this multi-race event.

Collection of classified advertisements for Thistle boats, equipment, and services. Includes boat sales, wanted notices, insurance information, and various sailing-related merchandise.