July-August 1967

Technical notes on Thistle waterline measurement and maintenance submitted by various sailors and boat builders. Includes detailed instructions from John Romig, Bill Welton, George Levin, and Darwin Bates on establishing proper waterlines for racing boats.

Dave Minton receives a proposal from Jack Wilson regarding organizing a Long Island Sound District Junior Championship event for 1967. The letter details eligibility requirements and proposed logistics for the event at Westport, Connecticut.

Bob Shaw provides a detailed account of sailing the HWOOAK (Heavy Weather One-of-a-Kind) regatta in San Francisco Bay in June 1967. The article describes the challenging conditions, tactical decisions, and his experiences competing with various competitors in three races.

Collection of boat sales, equipment listings, and commercial advertisements including Thistle boats and parts for sale, sails, covers, marine products, and related sailing equipment.

Official race results from the HWOOAK regatta held at Richmond Yacht Club, San Francisco Bay in Division III showing elapsed times and corrected times for all competitors.

Handwritten letter from an 11-year-old Thistle sailor describing a memorable family sailing experience at a race and the family's enthusiasm for the sport. The letter is playfully charming and captures a child's perspective on racing.

Photo feature showing multiple shots from sailing action at the Long Island Yacht Club Damfull Regatta, with various boats racing in different conditions.

Honey Abramson reports on the Central-Southern Interdistrict Championship held at Lake Michigan, where his 2-1-6-2-5 series led to overall victory. The article describes the racing conditions, competitors, and key moments that determined the outcome.

Complete race results and standings for the Central-Southern Interdistrict Championship held at Lake Michigan.

Bill Calhoun reports on the inaugural Carolinas District Championship at Lake Norman, North Carolina, where Art Menke won decisively. The article details the three-race series and competitive tactics between the top finishers.

Howard Payne writes about Bill Taylor's victory at the Florida Districts Championship held at Jacksonville April 15-16, where Taylor's mastery of light, fluky conditions secured him the title over close competitors Krippendorf and others.

Glenn Clark reports on Bobby Holland's victory in the Hawaii District Championship at Kaneohe Bay, where his consistent 2-1-6-2-5 series and tactical expertise led to victory. The article describes Holland's rise to prominence and his competitive advantages.

Dave Massey reports on the South Atlantic District Thistle Championship at Logan Martin Lake in Alabama where Howard Mead won his ninth district championship. The article covers the three races and competitive moments.

W. B. Larsen reports on the Governors Cup Regatta held at Kentucky Lake in May, where light winds tested sailing skills and Larsen won decisively in the three-race series.

Richard Brust describes the Pacific Northwest District Championship held June 24-25 at Yale Reservoir on the Lewis River, where Tom Peters won decisively with a 5-1-1 record followed by Groshart.

Bill Fleming reports on the Lake Erie West District Championship where Paul Berry won the series using a four-race format successfully against Bill Larsen and other top competitors.

Bob Backus reports on the 1967 Lake Michigan District Championship at Racine, Wisconsin, where Herb Whittall won the series with strong performance throughout the races.

Ron Small reports on the Long Island Sound District Championship at Manhasset Bay Yacht Club where Ted Fontelieu won decisively after a challenging first day with various tactical moments determining the outcome.

W. L. Sherry reports on the Meichiania Districts Crescent Sail Y.C. Championship at Lake St. Clair where George Devlin tied for first and Skip Boston won the regatta, with competitive racing in varied wind conditions.

Woody Boughton describes the Admiral Farragut Regatta held at Fort Loudon Lake in Knoxville, Tennessee, featuring a fleet of 23 Thistles competing in ideal conditions where National Thistle Class President Howard Mead finished in first place.

George Gish reports on the Cotton Carnival Regatta held May 6-7 at Memphis where Larry Haupt and partner triumphed in three races. The regatta featured challenging weather and showcased strong competitors from the region.

Honey Abramson reports on the Fifth Annual Prairie Creek Regatta held May 21 at Prairie Creek Lake where Marlin Abramson won the three-race series with a strong 7-2-1 record.

Mary Dickinson reports on the Seventh Annual Thistle Invitational Regatta of Foxhole Thistle Fleet 95 held June 17-18 at the Ivy Club on Peoria Lake, where Marlin Abramson won with a 2-2-1 series.

Meg Harrell reports on the Annual Cowan Lake Regatta where Ficks dominated the event with strong performances and Holzaepfel and Haupt competed closely for the lead positions.

Dave Massey reports on the Birmingham Sailing Club's Open Regatta at Lake Logan Martin where Prince Turner won decisively, with variable wind conditions testing the competitors.

Chas. Vorhees reports on the Damfull Thistle Regatta sponsored by Leatherlips Y.C. at the end of June, where the fleet competed in the championship event with tight racing and strategic competition.

Tom Goodwin provides a detailed account of his harrowing experience racing Thistles at Lake Merritt where high-speed bailers were essential equipment. The article humorously describes the lake conditions and the various challenges faced with water management and boat handling.

Continuation of Bob Shaw's account of the HWOOAK regatta, providing additional details about the challenging racing conditions and tactical decisions made during the event.