January-February 1967

Editorial note explaining The Bagpipe's publication of Frank McLane's letter and the editors' efforts to provide comprehensive coverage of Thistle activities and regattas across all districts.

Introduction of the Thistle Class Association officers and district secretaries for 1967, featuring photographs and addresses of leadership across various regions.

Technical memo from Chief Measurer Himsworth addressing fiberglass centerboards, NAYRU rule violations, proper dress code for sailors, and the proposal of a new ruling regarding ballast shifting.

Announcements regarding Thistle dues changes, TCA executive committee approvals, and an appeal for regatta data submission from district secretaries.

Listing of upcoming Thistle regatta dates across multiple districts for spring and early summer 1967.

Comprehensive report on the establishment and growth of new Thistle fleets across multiple regions including Charleston, Rocky Mountain, and the Tumbleweed Fleet, highlighting their development and activities.

Comprehensive technical article examining the aerodynamic properties of Thistle sails, including detailed discussion of sail cloth materials, design principles, jib shapes, and performance characteristics under various wind and sea conditions.

Race report of Eddie Sherman's performance at the Davis Island Thanksgiving Regatta, describing challenging racing conditions and his successful completion of the regatta despite technical difficulties.

Article reporting on the Twelfth Annual Ohio Valley Sailing Championship held on the Ohio River, featuring Haupt's victory and describing the race conditions and fleet performance.

Report on the East Coast Fall Series regatta which comprised the seventh race of a comprehensive series, detailing various qualifying regattas and race results across three New England districts.

Article describing the Broken-Crank Regatta held at the Ivy Club in Peoria, Illinois, where Marlin Abramson won the event, with details of weather conditions and race results.

Race report from the Second Annual Sandlubber Regatta at Lake Thomas Yacht Club, describing competitive conditions and how Willis triumphed in the initial race.

Humorous race report of the Kahanamoku Invitational Regatta in Hawaii, describing the challenging conditions and technical difficulties that several boats encountered during racing.

Detailed race report of the Hawaiian Invitational Regatta sailed from the Waikikki Yacht Club, describing three races under various wind conditions, boat encounters, and Shaw's commanding victory in the series.

Report on the Lake Norman Regatta where Ed Walsh (1818) secured his 104th race victory, describing the sailing conditions and technical details of the racing event.

Photo caption describing Thistles demonstrating downwind sailing maneuvers at Lake Norman during a regatta.

Continuation of the Sandlubber Regatta article describing the later races and final results.

Collection of classified ads and boat-for-sale listings for Thistle sailboats and related equipment, along with various product advertisements.