July-August 1967

Thistle Class President Minton outlines plans for a proposed Long Island Sound Junior District Championship to be held in 1967. The proposal details the event's purpose, structure, eligibility requirements, and selection criteria for junior skippers.

A listing of scheduled fall regattas for Thistle racing across the East Coast, including dates and locations for September through October races.

Bob Shaw recounts his participation in a Heavy Weather, One-of-a-Kind regatta in San Francisco Bay in June 1967, where he sailed his Thistle in challenging conditions. The detailed narrative describes the race strategy, tactical decisions, and unexpected challenges including handling a mast break and crew management.

A young sailor recounts a thrilling adventure sailing in a Thistle with his father. The story details getting caught in a storm, sailing into bad weather, and eventually overcoming the challenges with the help of a motor boat and crew members.

Brief notice about the upcoming L.Y.C. Damfull Regatta, with details on the event location and sponsorship.

Race report on the Central-Southern Championship held at Jackson Yacht Club, where Honey Abramson won the event. The report details the race conditions, tactics, and final results of the three races sailed.

Report on the first Carolinas District Championship held at Lake Norman, North Carolina. Art Menke won the event with a series of strong finishes, competing against skippers including Charlie Darr and Ken Parsons. The report details tactical decisions and key moments from the races.

Report on the Florida Districts Championship held at Jacksonville in April, where Bill Taylor won the competition. The article describes Taylor's tactical mastery and the challenge from competitors including Krippendorf, Kiper, and Heisler.

Report on the Hawaii Districts Championship held at Kaneche Bay, where Bobby Holland won his first major Thistle event. Holland's consistent racing and tactical decisions throughout the series are detailed, along with the performances of other top finishers.

Report on the South Atlantic District Championship held at Logan Martin Lake in Birmingham, Alabama. Howard Mead won his ninth consecutive District championship, continuing his dominant performance in the class. The article details the racing conditions and key finishers.

Brief report on the Kentucky Cup Regatta held at Kentucky Lake on May 20-21, where the first three places were won in light to moderate winds. The event featured three races testing different wind conditions.

Report on the Pacific Northwest District Championship held at beautiful Yale Reservoir in June. Tom Peters won the event with a consistent series of finishes, overcoming challenges from competitors like Gosbart and Beckham.

Report on the Lake Erie West District Championship held on July 8-9. Dick Haupt won the event with a series of strong performances in light and shifting breezes. The article details the racing conditions and key tactical moments.

Report on the Lake Michigan Districts Championship held at Racine, Wisconsin. Herb Whittall won the event, which featured unusual light breezes and fog that troubled the skippers. The racing included a second and third place finish by other competitors.

Report on the Long Island Sound District Championship held at Manhasset Bay Yacht Club. Ted Fontelieu won the championship, with Pete Bordes in second place. The article describes the sailing conditions and key moments from the races.

Report on the Michiana Districts Championship held at Crescent Sail Club. Devlin won the event with consistent racing, followed by Boston in second place. The article describes the starting conditions and competitive nature of the races.

Article about the Admiral Farragut Regatta held at Fort Loudon Lake in Knoxville, Tennessee, where National Thistle Class President David C. Minton won the competition with consistent sailing.

Report on the Cotton Carnival Regatta held in Memphis, Tennessee in May. Larry Haupt won the event sailing from Cincinnati, Ohio and has been registered with the class for many years. The article notes interest in a Thistle fleet in Memphis.

Report on the Fifth Annual Prairie Creek Regatta held at Highland Park, Illinois. Marlin Abramson won the event with a 7-2-1 record across the series. The article details the three-race event sailed in brisk winds.

Report on the Seventh Annual Thistle Invitational Regatta at the Foxhole Thistle Fleet on Peoria Lake. Marlin Abramson won the event with a 2-2-1 series. The article includes detailed results and notes the participation of 28 Thistles.

Report on the Cowan Lake Regatta held at Cowan Lake in Ohio. Jerry Ficks won the regatta with consistent performances. The article details a three-lap triangle course and the competitive racing that occurred.

Report on the Birmingham Sailing Club's Open Regatta held on Lake Logan Martin. Prince Turner won the event with strong performances. The article describes the variable winds and the competitive nature of the racing.

Report on the Damfull Thistle Regatta sponsored by Leatherlips Y.C. Thistle Fleet 21. Bob White won the event with consistent performances across the three-race series sailed in variable winds.

Article about transom bailers as a solution for handling water in Thistle boats. The author recounts a sailing incident where the boat accumulated water and discusses various bailer designs and recommendations for boat maintenance.

Collection of classified advertisements and boat for sale listings, including Thistle boats in various conditions, sails, boat covers, and other marine products. Includes listings from private sellers and marine suppliers.