July-August, 1965

Report on the Erie One-of-a-Kind Regattas and Strickline Hills race. Antique (No. 2) won against other One-of-a-Kind boats in competitive sailing on Lake Cowan.

Medaker describes his method of adding floatation to his wooden Thistle hull using expandable polyurethane foam (Spanex). He covers the entire process of installing foam sections to increase buoyancy and prevent capsizing.

Discussion of sailing techniques for borrowed boats, with particular focus on handling borrowed Thistles in various weather and racing conditions.

Continuation of discussion on jib rigging, including measurements of Boston, Sobstad, and other sails, with technical notes on lead positions and alternative jib lead arrangements for different air conditions.

Ralph Kelley wins the Northern California District Championships for the second consecutive year at Lake Millerton in May 1965. The article describes the regatta conditions and competition.

Profile of Ralph Kelley, twice winner of the Northern California District Thistle Class Championships, detailing his sailing history and competitive record.

Historical account of the Twentieth Thistle National Championships held at Milford Yacht Club, Connecticut, August 23-27, 1965. Details the history of the National Championships and preparations for the event.

Directory of the official committees and leadership managing the 1965 Thistle National Championships at Milford, including race committee, protest committee, and various management positions.

Complete schedule of events for the Thistle National Championships at Milford August 23-27, 1965, including race times, dinners, and social activities.

Comprehensive geographic listing of all Thistle Class fleets organized by district across North America, showing the distribution and size of each fleet as of July 1965. Fleet #65 is noted as the world's largest Thistle fleet with 45 boats.

Analysis of how the Thistle Class organizes into districts geographically. Discusses the constitution's district provisions and policies regarding geographical Fleet groupings.

Detailed guide to the expected wind and water conditions at Milford, Connecticut for the 1965 National Championships, covering various wind patterns, weather phenomena, and sailing characteristics.

Three proposed amendments to the Official Plans and Specifications of the Thistle Class, to be voted on at the 1965 Annual Meeting during the National Championships.

Announcement that Ted Himsworth has been appointed chairman of the Nominating Committee for the Thistle Class Association and will facilitate officer elections at the upcoming Annual Meeting.

Notification of significant changes to sailing rules for the 1965 National Championships, directing sailors to review updated racing regulations.

Announcement of district championship winners from various Thistle fleets and regions, highlighting recent competitive successes.

Account of the Illinois Valley Yacht Club Invitational at Peoria, detailing a close and dramatic race with multiple challenges and near-misses for the winning skipper.

Report on the Thistle Fleet #65 Invitational Regatta at Cowan Lake where Bill Walton won with strong competition throughout.

Report on the Damfull Regatta at Leatherllips on the Scioto River where Chuck Vorhees won in a competitive three-race series.

Report on the Memphis Cotton Carnival Regatta where Palmer-Leis won the championship series on McKellar Lake with strong performance across three races.

Report on the Dixie Invitational Regatta where Palm-Leis and Walton dominated in competitive sailing on the Mississippi River.

Report on the Prairie Creek Invitational Regatta won by Howard King sailing No. 1808. Editorial note indicates the actual race report was transcribed from the Muncie Star publication.

Report on the Kentucky Lake Governor's Cup Regatta where Bill Walton demonstrated mastery of varied wind conditions in a competitive three-race series.

Report on the Canacanoe Regatta where Wilson won the most even finisher in the four-race event with strong consistent performance.

Technical discussion of sailing techniques for managing Thistles in light wind conditions, with practical insights from recent regattas.

Report on Glenn Clark's dominant victory at the Hawaii District Championship where he won four consecutive races with strong sailing throughout, extending his championship winning streak.

Collection of classified advertisements, boat sales listings, merchandise offers, and services related to Thistle sailing and yacht club activities.