March-April, 1967

Discussion of misused terminology in marine surveying, particularly regarding definitions of 'excellent condition' and 'used boats.' The author humorously interprets various marine insurance terms and compares them to actual boat conditions.

Official minutes from the Governing Board meeting in February 1967 at St. Petersburg, Florida. Key decisions included establishing mast tolerance specifications, approving new regulations for inter-district championships, and announcing the National Championship location at Mentor Harbor, Ohio.

Discussion of wood flotation design for new Thistle hulls, particularly focusing on the legal flotation tank design developed by Howard King of Indianapolis with built-in tanks that are legal provided the top of the sump tank is parallel to the water line.

Collection of official notices and announcements regarding eligibility requirements, publication deadlines, and TCA Executive Committee approval of a charter for Thistle Fleet No. 133 in Saint Johns River, Florida.

Technical article explaining sail aerodynamics theory and practice, with diagrams showing how to trim main and jib sails effectively. Covers topics like luff curvature, draft location, slot width optimization, and lateral mast bend techniques.

Report on the 1967 Mid-Winter Championship held at St. Petersburg, Florida, where 77 Thistles from across the country competed. Covers registration details, race descriptions, and overall championship results with emphasis on the winning boat's preparation and strategy.

Complete race results table for the 1967 Mid-Winter Championships held in St. Petersburg, Florida, listing skipper names, boat numbers, and scores across five races plus final standings.

First-person narrative by Peter Barrett detailing the preparation and racing experiences of his boat "True Love" at the 1967 Mid-Winter Championship. Covers boat modifications, crew selection, racing incidents, and strategic decisions throughout the competition.

Title and announcement page for the Spring and Summer 1967 regatta schedule for Thistle Class racing across different regions, with a note that fall dates will be published in the May-June issue.

Comprehensive schedule of Thistle Class regattas planned for the Atlantic Coast region in 1967, organized by location and date, including events from New Jersey through Florida.

Schedule of Thistle Class regattas for the Great Lakes region in 1967, organized by district and including events on Lake Erie, Lake Michigan, and other Great Lakes locations.

Schedule of Thistle Class regattas for the Pacific Coast region in 1967, plus information about major Hawaii invitational events extending through November.

Practical checklist for Thistle sailors attending regattas, organized by equipment categories including sails, rigging, safety gear, and personal items needed for sailing and camping.

Practical guide for new Thistle sailors on rigging priorities and equipment choices, organized by priority level from essential first-year items to desirable later additions, with emphasis on safety and comfort.

Announcement and display of newly adopted official Thistle Class insignia designs for members to wear while in office. Designed by Ted Himsworth and S. F. Dodes, the insignia follows traditional sailing circle conventions with specific ranks indicated by gold stars and other devices.

Comprehensive collection of classified advertisements including boat sales, equipment listings, services, and racing-related products. Covers used Thistle boats, sails, insurance, and sailing accessories from various vendors and private sellers.