Southeast & Gulf Districts

Report of the Sunburn Regatta held on March 4th at Biscayne Bay Yacht Club in Miami. Sandy Douglass and family were honored guests demonstrating a Highlander. The regatta was won by Bruce Chadwick's Scone Stone with Chet Tingler placing second.

Fleet No. 1 raised a question about the wording of the By-Laws regarding chevron designations for championships. President Hanna has clarified that blue and red chevrons should be interpreted as covering District and Inter-District Championships, with this ruling to be submitted to the Association at the Annual Meeting.

Announcement that chevron badges recognizing fleet championship wins are now available from the National Secretary.

Report on a closely contested racing series at Biscayne Bay where Chet Tingler (SANDPIPER) competed against Sandy Douglas and Ding Schoonmaker, with Chet ultimately dominating the series.

W.A. 'Sinny' Sinclair, patriarch of the Atlanta fleet, won the South Atlantic District Championship Regatta held at Lake Chattanooga in July, with help from his crew and strategic sailing. The regatta was held on the waters of the TVA system with 18 races completed over two days of competition.

Frank Greenman won the Mid-Winter Championships in Miami January 8-10 with impressive sailing technique, while Shep Smith took the Sunshine Regatta trophy. The regatta featured strong competition among top sailors including Dick Brainard and others, with memorable social events at the home of Ray and Maggie Millikin.

James McGregor of Shreveport won the Delta District Championship Regatta held on May 21-22 at Shreveport Yacht Club on Cross Lake. Twelve boats competed despite varied weather conditions.

Report on the South Atlantic Districts regatta held at Old Hickory Lake in Nashville, Tennessee, with detailed race results showing Howard Mead winning the championship.

Fleet 24 in Houston reports on their activities, including a competitive showing by Thistles at the Austin Sailing Club Regatta where they competed in winds up to 20-25 mph. The Delta District Championship was held in Galveston in July with nine boats competing. Bob and Nancy Derrick represented the fleet at the Nationals.

Arthur Arms reports on the St. Petersburg Regatta where Sinclair (853) wins the championships. The article details three days of racing with varying wind conditions and notable performances by competitors like Dick Sheperd, Ed Walsh, Bruce Walker, Bill Mangold, and Jim Crocket. Sinclair's consistent sailing and strategic play, particularly with wind management, led to his overall victory.

Notice that chevrons are available for Fleet Champions, District Champions, and other winners. Those interested in obtaining these honor symbols should contact Polly Norton.

Paul Schreck of the Southern Yacht Club won all three Delta District Championship races held at Galveston Bay on June 13-14, demonstrating his ability to sail in both light and heavy weather. The championship discussion included consideration of moving the event to New Orleans for 1960.

The Delta District of TCA brings out its own district-wide publication THISTLEDOWN, joining Newport Harbor Fleet 68 in district publishing efforts with localized content.

Twelve Thistles representing all four fleets in the Delta district met at Lake Tahoe's Travis Key area for the 1960 District championship competition. Metcalf used superior drifting ability to capture the championship despite challenging wind conditions and tactically complex races.

A record fleet of 31 Thistles took part in this year's District Regatta at Lake Lanier, near Atlanta in Georgia. Head retained his District title with a total of 146½ points in five competitive races. First and second race honors came from outside competition.

Twelve Thistles from all four fleets in the Delta district competed in the District championship near Austin, Texas on July 16-17. Despite poor wind conditions, Metcalf demonstrated superior boat handling to win while the fleet experienced frustration with variable conditions.

A record fleet of 31 Thistles participated in the District Regatta at Lake Lanier, where Mead retained his district title with serious competition coming from Dr. Kaigh Smith and others. The first race Saturday morning featured a close competition.

The South Atlantic district's 'Five Flags Regatta' drew only four boats, resulting in a three-way tie for first place between Wheat Cleveland, Kaighen Smith and Hank Reichle after three races.

The South Atlantic District Championship was won by Howard Mead (589) with his boat MEDIOKRA, based on Saturday's three 5-leg Gold Cup course results. Final race details were affected by material availability issues.

Regatta report from the South Atlantic District Championship held in June at the 2nd consecutive win for Howard Mend, and his crew. Final results were based on Saturday's two-race Gold Cup Course and Sunday's races.

New Thistle skipper Billie Willig (875) won the Delta District Trophy at Eagle Mountain Lake, Texas. Willig switched positions with Gene George and had good results. Championship elected district secretary Eugene English for the Sabnoe Sailing Club.

Report on the Delta District Championship where Billie Willie (876) and crew won aboard Trophy, as well as the Novdoo Trophy at the Delta District Championship held June 1-2 at Eagle Mountain Lake, Fort Worth, Texas.

Defending champion Ed Sherman Jr. of St. Petersburg parlayed fresh wind and choppy seas into a first and second place finish at the Florida State Thistle Class Sailing Championship. Sherman recorded multiple first-place finishes during the two-day competition and won with 50½ points.

Report on the Florida District Championship where Ed Sherman Jr. of St. Petersburg successfully defended his title, winning with a margin of 50.5 points. Lou Schowe came in second place with 47.5 points on Tampa Bay, demonstrating strong competition in the event.

Gene George won the Delta District Championship sailing under ideal conditions at the Seabrook Sailing Club's annual regatta. The event featured 120 boats including Thistles, Flying Dutchmen, and other classes, with varying weather conditions and close competition throughout the series.

Report of the Delta District Thistle Championship where Billy and Lanelle Willis from San Angelo won after a closely contested series. The event involved 120 boats representing diverse class types, and featured competitive racing in challenging wind conditions at Galveston Bay.

Howard Meade won the South Atlantic Thistle District championship sailing Lake Allatoona near Atlanta, Georgia. Meade's wife Dottie and son Bill sailed alongside him. The races featured variable mountain winds and unpredictable conditions typical of the location.

Howard Meade won his fifth South Atlantic Thistle District championship sailing with his wife Dottie and son Bill. The report details how his consistent sailing and strategic tactics, particularly effective in lighter wind conditions, allowed him to win decisively over other skilled competitors.

Peter Bordes won the District Championship with a comprehensive boat-by-boat listing of placements across three races. The table shows 49 boats competing, with detailed scoring across the races.

Complete race results for the District Championship, showing boat numbers, skipper names, and placement across races, with final standings determined by cumulative scoring.

The West O'Hatteras Fleet 104 raced together for the first time at Catawba on Lake Wylie, North Carolina in June. W. Calhoun won the first race, with clear air and steady winds providing competitive conditions before wind shifted in the final race.

The 'West O' Hatters Fleet raced for the first time on June 1 at Catawba Yacht Club in North Carolina. George Knight won the first race with clear air and speed. In the second race, Les Fleck found the front, and in the third, Bill Calhoun managed to finish first despite the challenging conditions.

The West O' Hatteras Fleet 104 hosted Calhoun Regatta on June 1 and 2 at Lake Wylie near Charlotte, North Carolina. The host Catawba Yacht Club organized an inaugural invitational regatta featuring six one-design classes. W. Calhoun won the Skipper class, followed by L. Finch and G. Knight with clear weather and gusty winds.

Ed Sherman Jr. of St. Petersburg won the Florida District Championship for the third consecutive year, successfully defending his title against competition from the Dunedin Yacht Club regatta.

Ed Sherman Jr. of St. Petersburg, defending Florida district Champion, retained his championship for the third consecutive year. The Tampa Yacht Club hosted the event with ten boats competing, including several who did not attend the Nationals.

Ed Sherman, Jr., of St. Petersburg, defending Florida district Champion, returned his championship title for the third consecutive year. Sherman also won the Col. Stephen S. Long Thistle Class District Championship Memorial trophy for the fourth time. The event was hosted by Daphne Yacht Club of Lake Tarpon.

A.E. Were reports on the South Atlantic Districts regatta at Lake Allatossa, describing how Mead dominated the competition and how various skippers performed across the race series.

A report on the South Atlantic Districts regatta held on June 22 at Pickwick Lake, Tennessee. Howard Mead and Jack Beachem led the fleet through four races, with Howard Mead winning the final event. The article includes detailed race results showing positions for each skipper across all races.

A regional report on South Atlantic Thistle districts describing a competitive season. The article covers results from various races including those at Lake Allatoona and other venues, highlighting the strong sailing of Howard Mead and Jack Wirth, and the contributions of multiple district sailors.

The Lake Norman North Carolina Yacht Club held its first regatta on October 4th with weather clear and temperature 65F, wind 5-7 mph producing a beautiful day. Three races had been scheduled but only two were completed due to wind conditions on the third race.

The Lake Norman North Carolina Yacht Club held its first regatta on Saturday, October 4th with clear weather and light winds, featuring five Thistles in Fleet 104 competing in a short series.

George Hills won the Richmond County Yacht Club Open Regatta with a fourth, third, and second-place finish in strong southerly winds of 15 to 20 knots. Ed Fracker dominated the early races while Hills finished strong with strategic sailing to secure the championship.

Brief report on a three-race series at Catawba Yacht Club on Lake Wylie, North Carolina, with race results and listing of upcoming regatta schedules across multiple regions.

Catawba Yacht Club hosted a 3-race series on Lake Wylie, North Carolina in May. Includes detailed race results with wind conditions ranging from 12-17 mph and triangular course layouts. Shows competitive performance across multiple Thistle skippers.

Report on the Pleet 56 Championship Series held in San Diego Bay, where John Greene won three consecutive races to claim the Pleet 56 Champion title for 1964.

John Greene (1347) won three out of three races May 9-10 to become 1964 Champion for the San Diego Bay area. The Championship Series was held out of Coronado Yacht Club with races featuring light to moderate winds and competitive sailing among district participants.

Report on the Southern Atlantic District Championship regatta in Atlanta where Ed Sherman won by a significant margin in his Thistle, with details about other competitors and race conditions.

Account of Labor Day sailing series held on the North Concho Lake near San Angelo, Texas, documenting the successes of Richard Percoco and other competitors in various fleet events.

Report on Labor Day sailing competition in the Delta District near Houston and Galveston, Texas, with details about the course and competitive field.

Account of the Delta Districts Championship where Ben Swanson (371) won the series without winning any individual race, demonstrating the importance of consistent finishes over dramatic victories. The article details the competitive conditions and strategic sailing throughout the series.

Brief race report on a Fleet #123 regatta won by Charles Darr. The report notes that the Norman Yacht Club hosted the three-race series in Charlotte, North Carolina with light winds and good fellowship prevailing. Guest Ray McLeod delivered helpful remarks to skippers.

With the help of a powerful jinx, Mac Middlebrook and his BRUHA boat won the 1966 Delta Districts championship with 1st, 4th, and 2nd place finishes in challenging weather conditions.

Report of the Delta District Championship won by Mac Middlebrook. The series featured three races in varying wind conditions, with Middlebrook scoring a 1st, 4th, and 2nd place finish to claim the title.

Lamb reports on Eddie Sherman's return to competitive Thistle racing, chronicling his victory at the Veterans Day Regatta at Boca Ceiga and his subsequent performance at the Davis Island Thanksgiving Regatta, where Sherman ultimately prevailed in a competitive series.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

A regatta report from the Western Carolina S. C. Invitational held at Lake Hartwell, South Carolina in August. W. L. Tumlin dominated the three-race series with commanding performances and tactical superiority, taking the overall victory in a competitive fleet.

Report of the Delta Districts championship regatta held at Fort Worth Boat Club, where Fritz Mair won three consecutive races. Account details the sailing conditions and competitive tactics across races at Eagle Mountain Lakes.

Report on the Delta District Championship regatta held at Port Worth Boat Club with 19 boats. Describes racing conditions and the winning performance of Fritz Mair, with detailed race results and competitor analysis.

Report on Blue Chevron racing events, including several races held with varying wind conditions. Details competitive results and fleet performance.

Report on the Southeastern Interdistrict Thistle Championship held April 20-21 in Jacksonville, Florida, where Tony Johnson of the Davis Island Yacht Club won all five races with a perfect fleet display.

Race report of Tony Johnson's dominant performance at the Southeastern Interdistrict Thistle Championship held in Jacksonville, Florida in April, including details of light wind conditions and nearly consistent racing results.

Report of the Carolinas District Championship series hosted by Fleet 113 on Lake Hartwell, where Bill Calhoun won the championship with steady performance throughout the series.

Report of Bill Calhoun's victory at the Carolinas District Championship series hosted by Fleet 113 at Western Carolina Sailing Club on Lake Hartwell, featuring strong performance by local favorites and detailed race results.

Report of the Florida Districts Championship at Tampa's Davis Island Yacht Club, where Tony Johnson won decisively over multiple races with strong performances, supported by his crew and tactical sailing.

Report of Tony Johnson's victories in the Florida District races held at Tampa's Davis Island Yacht Club, where Johnson dominated both the first scheduled races despite challenging wind and fleet conditions.

Report on the Delta Districts Seabrook Sailing Club regatta at Galveston Bay. Bludworth won the series decisively, with detailed race-by-race descriptions showing Bludworth's superior skill on close reaches and planeing reaches.

Report on Delta Districts Sailing Championship held on upper Galveston Bay, won by M. Bludworth (324). Features excellent sailing conditions and strong performances from top competitors including Percoco, James Leach, and others.

Biographical profiles of two prominent District Champions: Bill Calhoun from the Carolinas District and Herb Whittall from Lake Michigan District.

Birmingham Sailing Club hosted a 27-Thistle regatta in May 10-11 where the winds were great for all three races and practically eliminated spinnaker flying except among the truly experienced sailors.

Race results from the Iron Man Regatta held at Birmingham Sailing Club in Birmingham, Alabama.

Brief report on the Birmingham Sailing Club hosting the 27 Thistles in May 10-11 annual regatta, with Tumlin winning the series and noting that winds were great for all three races.

The 1969 South Atlantic District regatta was held June 7-8 at Lake Allatoona, hosted by Thistle Fleet #48. Harold Gilreath (2390) sailed well until the final race, while W. L. Tumlin (2393) took the lead going into Sunday. Howard Mead (2607) won the regatta for the thirteenth time with strong consistent sailing.

Report of the 1969 South Atlantic District regatta held at Thistle Fleet #48 of the Atlanta Yacht Club, Lake Allatoona, with twenty-eight boats in three races on Saturday in 30 degree heat with very light and scattered breezes.

Francis Seavy (2583) of Clearwater won the Florida District championship, becoming the first to win both Florida District titles in Thistles and Snipes. Seavy, a 46-year-old boat builder, trounced nineteen other Thistles in the warm, sunny weekend.

Report of the Florida Districts regatta held in April at the Eau Gallie Yacht Club at the confluence of the Banana and Indian Rivers, with Francis Seavy decisively winning to become the 1969 Florida District champion.

Race results from the Florida Districts regatta held at Eau Gallie Yacht Club.

Report on the Middle States Regatta where Dan Dees' boat #2440 demonstrated sailing proficiency. The event was underway on August 31, 1968 with 25 boats registered and additional 100 boats sailing in non-design classes, with light to moderate winds.

Red Chevron feature on Delta Districts championship at Dallas Corinthian Yacht Club with light and moderate winds, where Painton won the series.

Race results and report from the Delta Districts regatta featuring light air conditions and competitive racing with detailed finishing positions.

Report on the Delta Districts regatta where F. Mair and K. James dominated in light wind conditions with solid sailing performance.

Race report from the Bloody Mary Regatta at Lake Hartwell, detailing Woollen's winning performance and the competitive sailing conditions.

Report on the Bloody Mary Regatta at Lake Hartwell where Woollen won the championship with strong sailing and dominant performance throughout the event.

Collection of brief race notes from Florida regattas including David Island Yacht Club, Thanksgiving weekend races, Tampa's WOW regatta, and various competitions.

Report of the Red Chevron event at the South Atlantic Districts championship, with results from individual races and a report on Gilbreath's South Atlantic District Championship win.

A race report on Henry Mulllen's victory in the Florida District Championship regatta, describing his competitive strategy, performance in variable wind conditions, and technical decisions that led to his successful repeat championship.

A detailed race report from the West Coast Regional Championships held at Eugeine Yacht Club in Oregon/California/Hawaii, with race results and commentary on conditions.

Report of the Bottoms Up regatta won by Koblenzer, describing competitive sailing conditions and the performance of various competitors in this Lake Murray event.

Report of Art Menke's victory at the Bloody Mary regatta held at Western Carolina, with detailed race results and participant information.

A detailed regatta report of the Red Chevron sailing competition in Southern California, where John Brown dominated the fleet with multiple victories and tactical expertise.

A regatta report on the Florida District Championships where Howard Payne sailed to victory at the Eau Calle Yacht Club in May, winning ahead of other competitors and regaining the district title.

Report on the Red Chevron Event for the Delta Districts at the Houston area, describing a lively weekend of racing in 30-40 knot winds with various competitors and conditions affecting the regatta and trophy wins.

Report on the South Atlantic Districts Red Chevron Event at Birmingham Sailing Club in June, with detailed race results and descriptions of weather conditions and sailing performances.

Report on Bill Mead of Charlotte winning the 1973 Southeastern Fall Series Championship, completing his sweep of the series. Details his overall dominance and implications for the competitive Thistle fleet.

Race report and results from the Southeastern Inter-Districts championship held in Jacksonville, Florida in April, where Peter de Manio emerged as the winner with results showing top finishers across multiple races.

A report of the Thanksgiving Regatta held at Davis Island Yacht Club in South Florida, with race results and information about the competition.

Report on the Thanksgiving Regatta at Davis Island Yacht Club, where a large fleet competed and the out-of-state contingent lost a whole new dimension to the weekend event.

Chris Poole (No. 1708) successfully defended his Northeast District Championship title at the Five Buzzards bay race held in August 2-4. The event featured challenging conditions with Poole's consistent performance throughout the series securing his victory.

Rob Sinclair sailed a consistent six-race series to win the Southeastern Fall Series held on Lake Hartwell at the Carolina Sailing Club. The series featured varied wind conditions with Sinclair's crew (Lisa Hamm and William Ehrhorn) working effectively against strong competitors to secure the victory.

Pete de Manio provides coverage of Henry "Golden Boy" Mullen's victory in the Florida Districts Championship sailing series. The report describes the challenging weather conditions and competitive performances of top sailors in the district.

N. Fuller's report on Richard Percoco's victory in the Delta District championship sailing competition, highlighting the competitive performances and weather conditions during the regatta.

Brief report on Johnny Sinclair's victory in the Bottoms Up Regatta at Lake Monroe Sailing Club in Columbia, S.C., where he demonstrated competitive skill across multiple races.

Report on Henry "Golden Boy" Mullen's victory in the Florida Districts Championship with a very impressive 1-1-2-3 series record and commentary on conditions and results.

Report on the Delta District Championship where Terry Hight sailed consistently throughout the week with light air racing on various lakes in the region.

Profile of Peter deManio, a longtime Thistle sailor and current Southeastern Regional Vice President, highlighting his extensive racing history including winning the 1975 Worlds in Nassau, his participation in Chicago's Star Worlds, and his family's sailing heritage. Includes his biographical background and current activities.

Report on the Thanksgiving Regatta at Davis Island, November 25-26, 1975, where Reba Fox (1260) demonstrated superior skill through varied wind conditions. The regatta featured 22 races across two divisions with competitive Florida Thistle sailors.

Report on the Fifth Annual Bottoms Up Regatta held at Lake Murray Sailing Club in Columbia, South Carolina. Gregory won with consistent finishes, edging out other competitors who also posted strong performances in the event.

Report on the South Atlantic Districts regatta with race results and fleet standings. Tenacious emerged as winner despite challenging conditions and strong competition from other regional skippers.

Race report of the Fifth Annual Bottoms Up Regatta held at Lake Murray Sailing Club in Columbia, South Carolina. Gregory won with strong finishes across races despite tough competition from other fleets.

Race report of the South Atlantic Districts regatta where John Smith sailing his new GMYC Thistle emerged victor in light wind conditions. Describes the challenging race conditions and competitive performances.

RED CHEVRON EVENT regatta report detailing Richard Hiista's dominance at the Delta Districts. Hiista sailed a clean two-day event with light to moderate air, maintaining strong finishes throughout the competition with victories in key races.

Red Chevron Event race report where Richard Hlista and his crew emerged victorious in the Delta Districts regatta. Details the competition and performances of various skippers in this district championship.

Report on the Carolina Districts regatta held in May at Lake Murray Sailing Club where Davidson emerged as the top finisher. Describes wind conditions and includes detailed race results for all competitors at this National Championship qualifying event.

RED CHEVRON EVENT report on the Red Chevron Regatta where the turnout was great and the winds were strong and challenging. Setzer (2957) commanded the field with superior racing tactics over two days of competition despite the difficult wind conditions.

Red Chevron Event race report where the turnout proved windy and challenging. Setzer demonstrated strong sailing in heavy conditions. Dave Kaigh carved beautiful half models and competed alongside other Jacksonville sailors.

Race report from the Blue Chevron Event at Eau Gallie Yacht Club, describing Jim Henry's victory and his competitive performance over the regatta series.

Report on Jim Henry's victory in the Southeast (Blue Chevron Event) Championship regatta. Henry sailed consistently across difficult racing conditions.

Report on the 8th Annual Bloody Mary Regatta held at the Western Carolina Sailing Club. Loy Vaughan prevailed despite challenging weather, heavy rain and variable wind conditions throughout the weekend.

Report of the Northeast Florida District Championships with competitive racing and detailed results.

Red Chevron Event report from Northeast Florida (NF) Districts Championships where Greg Eiffert won after several challenging races.

Report of the New Jersey Red Chevron District Championship regatta held at Dragon Canoe Club, covering race conditions and final results.

Report of the Florida Red Chevron District Championship regatta held at San Gulf Yacht Club, with detailed race conditions and final results.

A regatta report on the Bottoms Up regatta held on Lake Michigan where John Davidson won by sailing consistently well. The report includes race-by-race commentary and final standings.

Report of the Bottoms Up regatta on Lake Murray, where John Davidson sailed a strong regatta and Harrell won first place overall.

A regatta report on the South Atlantic Districts hosted by the Muscle Shoals Sailing Club where Wesley dominated the competition with victories in two races, despite challenging variable wind conditions.

Report of the South Atlantic District Championship where Wesley sailed a dominant performance to capture the title ahead of other competitors.

Report on the annual two-day Thanksgiving Regatta held at Davis Island YC in Tampa, Florida, with variable wind conditions and exciting competition throughout, including final standings.

A report on the annual two-day Thanksgiving Regatta with wind analysis and detailed race results. The article captures the competitive spirit and results from this fall series event.

Report on the Red Chevron Regatta at Western Carolina Sailing Club, Anderson, South Carolina (May 14-15). John Davidson (#2970) won decisively, demonstrating strong sailing throughout the three-race event with various weather conditions. The article includes final race results and skipper standings.

Report on the Red Chevron Regatta held at the Carolina Sailing Club in Anderson, South Carolina on May 14-15, won by John Davidson with details of the four races.

Report of Henry's performance at the Southeastern Championship where he faced strong competition in the Dave Island Yacht Club regatta in Tampa, Florida. Twenty boats participated in a closely-contested event with multiple lead changes throughout the racing.

Report on the Bloody Mary Regatta at Lake Hartwell near Durham, North Carolina where Loy Vaughan and crew dominated with three race wins. Includes comprehensive race results and anecdotes about racing conditions.

Race report of the 1978 South Carolina Districts championship regatta held at New Port Richey, with results and commentary on racing conditions.

Report on the 1978 Carolina Districts championship held at Lake Norma Yacht Club, with championship results.

A race report on the Delta District Championships where Hlista took first place, competing against other strong boats with excellent crew work and strategic racing.

A regatta report from Lake Hartwell where John Davidson won with strong racing in highly variable wind conditions, navigating monsoon-like weather patterns that challenged competitors.

A regatta report from the South Atlantic District Championship in Tennessee where Brent McKenzie dominated the competition with consistently strong performances.

Race report on Jim Kincaid's dominant performance at the Dallas Regatta, winning multiple races in succession. Describes challenging weather conditions and competitive sailing dynamics.

Division 2 race with 45 to 4.5 knot winds. Andy Fox had the advantage early, spotting more air and gaining good speed.

Fourth race of championship division with 280-degree, 16-knot winds. Landlings had changed with Gilliland taking eleventh in third race while Andy Klein had bad one. Fox and Laura opened up lead in second.

Report on Bottoms Up Regatta at Lake Murray sailed in sunny skies and 10-12 knot winds. Brent McKenzie achieved impressive scoring with consistent strong finishes throughout the series.

Mark Finley reports on the Delta District Championship regatta held in July at Bridgeport Landing Yacht Club. David Powell won the championship with strong performances, and the article includes detailed analysis of wind conditions and skipper performances.

Walker Petroff reports on the Bottoms Up Regatta at Lake Murray Sailing Club in Columbia, South Carolina. Brent McKenzie dominated the competition with consistent finishes and strong boat handling.

Race report of the Tangerine Bowl regatta featuring strong winds and competitive racing, with Evans taking the win and Persohn demonstrating great speed.

Race report from the Tangerine Bowl regatta featuring Evans' strong performance in heavy wind conditions, with detailed race results and commentary on sailing tactics.

A regatta report on the Bottoms Up Regatta, describing 21 Thistles racing on Lake Murray with details about racing conditions, course adjustments, and final standings including handicap adjustments.

A regatta report on the Florida Sailing State Championships, describing the performance of Thistle boats, wind conditions, and final race results with emphasis on fleet behavior and standing changes.

A regatta report on the South Atlantic Thistle Fleet 156 and Fleet 159 district races, describing the winning performance of Ingram with multiple fleet entries and race results.

Report of the Bottoms Up Regatta held on Lake Murray in South Carolina, where 21 Thistles participated in strong winds and challenging conditions, with results and highlights from the event.

Report of the Florida Sailing State Championship where a fleet of Thistles competed in varying wind conditions, with Steve Calder and Dick Rauber demonstrating competitive performance before Payne took victory in the finals.

Race report of Lake Hartwell regatta where John Davidson (2970) navigated challenging and changing weather conditions to take first place with competitive racing throughout the event.

Report of the South Atlantic District Championship at Privateer Yacht Club in Tanooga where Brent McKenzie added another victory to his list of championships.

Race report from the Florida District Championship regatta held in Sarasota. The report describes the close racing and challenging conditions, with results showing the top finishers and their point standings.

Brief race report on the Florida Circuit regatta won by Mike Persson. Includes results showing Persson's victory and the standings of top finishers.

Race report from the Florida Circuit and the inaugural race of the Florida Series hosted by the Davis Island Yacht Club. Details Persson's consistent performance and racing conditions, with comprehensive results table.

Report on Jim Kincaid's fourth consecutive victory at Austin's Governor's Cup regatta, detailing the races and final standings of competitors.

Report on Austin, Texas regatta where Jim Kincaid (3598) won the Governor's Cup for the fourth consecutive year with consistent sailing performance throughout the series.

Report on California Districts regatta where Kraft maintained his top position, with details of course layout and competitive results.

Report from California Districts Interdistricts Championship where Matt Kraft (635) and Charlie Kraft (1971) maintained competitive performance at Central Atlantic hosting their East Coast tournament with steady results.

Report on the Rob Roy Invitational in Richmond, Virginia, where light air conditions and favorable shifts allowed early competitors to maintain leads throughout the series.

Report on the Rob Roy Invitational regatta in Richmond, Virginia where Don Moore led a strong performance, with details on weather conditions and race results from Fleet 171.

South Atlantic District Championships held on Mobile Bay with light winds ranging from southwest to northwest, featuring Art Molitor's overall victory and multiple fleet winners competing throughout the series.

Report on the Junior Bottoms Up Invitational in Columbia, South Carolina featuring young Thistle sailors competing in three races with varied conditions.

Report on the Delta Districts Championship with Kincaid demonstrating strong performance and results.

A race report from the Southeastern District Blue Chevron Event in Pensacola, Florida where Bill Harris took victory over Loy Vaughn. Describes the competitive racing across three days with varied wind conditions and provides final standings for the event.

Regatta report from Red Chevron Event Florida Districts describing Fox's victory, with details on wind shifts and race conditions.

Regatta report from Red Chevron Event Michiana Districts describing Dryden's victory over the course with details on wind and race conditions.

Julie Petroff reports on the Carolinas District Regatta held at Lake Murray near Columbia, South Carolina, where Andy Russell took the title with strong sailing throughout the weekend. The regatta featured varied winds and close competition among competitors.

Al Alyn reports on the Delta Event Wurstfest held on November 5-6, 1983 at Lake Canyon Yacht Club. The regatta featured variable winds and light conditions, with one hundred and fifty boats registered and two hundred fifty pilots competing in normal "blustery" regatta conditions.

Julie Petroff reports on the Carolinas District regatta held at Lake Murray, featuring wind conditions that shifted from light to strong. Strong competitors competed with emphasis on handling heavy air and close competition, with detailed race results included.

Dan Wilson reports on the Delta District Championships held on Galveston Bay in perfect winds. Wilson demonstrated outstanding performance throughout the regatta, with close competition among the final standings and tactical excellence determining victory.

Race report from the January 19, 1985 Florida Series regatta in Sarasota where Jim Kaighin won decisively with superior boat handling and tactics.

Race report from the February 2, 1985 Florida Series regatta with detailed race-by-race coverage of Jim and Dave Kaighin's competitive duel for first place.

Jacobs reports on the South Atlantic Thistle district championships held at Muscle Shoals Sailing Club. George Ingram won the event in light winds with excellent boat speed and tactics, finishing well ahead of competitors in a series dominated by consistency in challenging sailing conditions.

The Carolina District held their 14th Annual Bottoms Up Regatta at Lake Murray Sailing Club with twenty Thistles competing. Strong winds and variety marked the racing, with Mark Gise emerging as the winner by sweeping two races and holding first place overall.

Koivu reports on the Florida District championship held in Jacksonville where Brian Koivu outlasted Dave Kaighin to win in a highly contested regatta. The depth of the Florida fleet was evident with each race won by a different skipper, and the event concluded with an excellent dinner coupled with warm southern hospitality.

Bonds describes the Doldrums Regatta held June 22-23 at Percy Priest Lake in Nashville, TN. Sixteen Thistles from the South Atlantic district participated in a regatta with light winds and warm weather. Despite hot conditions, sailors enjoyed a barbecue dinner and celebrated with an awards banquet.

Report on the 1984 Sandy Douglass Regatta in Jacksonville, Florida under ideal 10-15 mph wind conditions, with Brian Koivu outscoring Mark Bramlett over four races.

Report on the Southeastern Interdistricts event hosted by Fleet 148 at Lake Murray Sailing Club where Thistlers competed alongside other fleets. Describes the fleet's performance, social activities, and sailing conditions on Lake Murray near Columbia, South Carolina.

Fleet 171 will host the C.A. District Junior Championship on July 26 & 27, 1986 at Swift Creek Reservoir. The regatta welcomes junior sailors from neighboring fleets and Carolina District. R&D requirements are governed by USYRU Sears Cup eligibility rules.

Report of the NCAL Districts held at Black Butte Lake in June, where Wade Hough and Bettie Ann Hough won the NCAL Championship. The five-race event featured light and shifty conditions, with Hough establishing an early lead and eventually clinching first place.

Report from the 17th Annual Old Salty Regatta on Lake Norman in North Carolina featuring Thistle and Highlander classes racing together. Includes race results showing top finishers and race-by-race scores.

A brief report on the May 21, 1988 Florida Series race held at Davis Island, where Mike Thedieck won the race and clinched the hotly contested Florida Series championship after strong performances earlier in the series.

A report of the 17th Annual Bottoms Up Regatta held at Lake Murray Sailing Club near Columbia, SC on June 4-5, 1988, under nearly perfect weather conditions with Greg Fisher winning the regatta and numerous awards presented for different accomplishments.

A race report from the 1987 Bloody M'Urry Regatta at Lake Murray where high winds led to 17 of 21 boats capsizing, with only seven boats managing to finish the race, though with no injuries.

Report on the May 21-22 Delta District Championship held in Waco, Texas. The race took longer than usual this year with new boats in the district. Kelson Elam, Chuck Kaulholz, and Gary Cason captured a private shift in favorable wind.

Remter reports on the Southeastern Districts held at Atlanta Yacht Club on April 22-23, featuring 28 boats competing in a three-race series with a dramatic course that produced close finishes and exciting competition.

Petroff recounts the first of two annual regattas hosted by Lake Murray Sailing Club on June 3-4, featuring light to moderate winds and a shortened course that produced close competition and interesting sailing conditions on the lake.

Report on the South Atlantic Districts regatta held at Lake Logan Martin in Alabama during April 19-20, with Thistles from Alabama and Georgia facing hard blowing winds. The championship was won by Loy Vaughan with his home field advantage, with the host club adding 11 of their fleet members joined by boats from other areas.

Report on the Bottoms-Up Regatta won by Andy Russell from Lake Norman, North Carolina, who used Buddy Melge's formula of jumping out at the start and leading at the weather mark. The article describes multi-state participation and mentions that the event is planned as a major Thistle-Lightning event for next year.

Report on the Florida Districts held in Jacksonville, featuring race results from a competitive event with strong local participation and good sailing conditions.

Pollard reports on the Delta Districts held at Shreveport Yacht Club with excellent racing and competition. The event featured an informal "Ask the Experts" session where race leaders explained their strategies.

Pollard covers the Delta District Championships held at Rush Creek Yacht Club in Dallas, featuring over-cast skies and steady east winds around 10 knots. The regatta included five races with David Smedley taking first place, followed by Bill Draheim and Jim Kincaid.

Russell reports on the Old Salty Regatta held at Lake Norman Yacht Club near Charlotte, North Carolina. Brett Gowans won the event, demonstrating exceptional consistency in variable wind conditions, while other notable skippers competed for top placements.

Race report from the Snowbird Regatta held at the Florida Yacht Club during chilly, overcast weather with results showing Bryce Dryden as the overall winner.

Report on the 1993 NCAL District Championships in which Jim Moyer, Ron Smith and their crew finished in the money. The story discusses the competitive sailing and concludes with information about the 1994 NCAL District Championships.

Twenty boats participated in the Old Salty Regatta at Lake Norman Yacht Club, North Carolina in October 1993. After windless Saturday conditions, Sunday's breeze brought better sailing and exciting competition among the fleet.

The 1994 Southeastern Interdistrict Championship at the Florida Yacht Club featured competitive racing in challenging conditions. Scott Gise claimed first place honors in this memorial regatta honoring Bob Butler.

Race report of the "Bottoms Up" Regatta held June 10-11, 1995 at Lake Murray Sailing Club in South Carolina, featuring 35 Thistles from the southeast competing in challenging conditions.

Report of the Bottoms Up Regatta at Lake Murray Sailing Club with detailed race descriptions and final results, highlighting the challenging conditions and close competition.

Report of the Carolina Series race where Scott Griffin won the championship after two years as runner-up, discussing competitive performance and the series structure.

Report on the Bloody Mary Regatta held at Western Carolina Sailing Club on Lake Hartwell in Anderson, South Carolina on November 4, featuring race results and commentary on challenging weather conditions.

Tom Bauman reports on the 1996 Delta District Championship at the Austin Yacht Club, where David Smedley held off competitors to capture the district title.

Comprehensive report on the 1997 sailing season in the Carolinas and Southeast, covering spring events, memorial day racing, summer districts competition, and fall schedule. Lawrence highlights multiple regattas, fleet activity, and sailing conditions throughout the region.

Harry Reich describes the 1997 South Atlantic Districts Regatta held in Birmingham, Alabama with sixteen boats competing in strong winds and challenging conditions. David Reich took first place with a commanding lead, while other skilled sailors finished in the top positions.

Murphy describes the inaugural Kayaderosseras Cup held at Saratoga Lake in late August, featuring 21 boats from six fleets. Gesner's team won decisively in conditions that started breezy and finished light.

Race report from the Delta District Championship held at Rush Creek Yacht Club near Dallas. Dave Smedley won with dominant performance in light and variable wind conditions, with Jim Kincaid placing second and Chris LaBorde third.

Report of the Rob Roy Regatta held on Swift Creek Reservoir near Richmond, Virginia. Describes the hot weather conditions and competitive racing with two triangle courses sailed with Don Moore taking the regatta.

Greg Griffin reports on the Bloody Mary Regatta held in November on Lake Hartwell near Anderson, SC with 15 boats. Scott Griffin won with dominant performances, with Michael Szabo finishing second. Despite poor Sunday wind conditions leading to abandonment of races, Saturday's three races were completed successfully.

Report on the 44th NC Governor's Cup Regatta held at Kerr Lake in June, featuring nine local boats and three from Charlotte. Sean Murphy won the regatta with consistent sailing despite encountering tropical storm conditions and challenging light air.

Report on the annual Rob Roy Regatta held by Thistle Fleet 171 at a lake near Richmond, Virginia in May, with participation from North Carolina and Virginia boats. John Norton won the three-race event.

Report on the Carolina District Championship held in April at Lake Keowee with 12 teams. Sjoerd-Jan VanderHorst won with consistent sailing across six races in good 10-15 knot breeze.

Eight Thistlers competed at Ken Lake, North Carolina in a multi-fleet regatta on June 15. Heavy winds caused capsizes from all fleets. John O'Connor's team won with a surprising upset despite mechanical damage mid-weekend. Family teams and junior sailors participated successfully.

Ten competitors raced at St. Petersburg Sailing Center on May 4 in a 10-15 mph south breeze. Greg Griffin won with 7 points. The Florida Series Championship was also decided, with Griffin taking first place overall and Christian Smith earning most improved skipper.

Sam Secrest describes the Gregor McGregor Regatta (July 17-18, 2004) held at Cumberland Sound in Florida, where strong tidal currents and shifting winds provided unique challenges. Scott Griffin won overall, followed by Michael Linkeit in second and Paul Abdullah in third. The regatta featured spectacular scenery including Amelia and Cumberland Islands, wildlife sightings (osprey, roseate spoonbill, and a friendly manatee), and festive evening entertainment with steak and shrimp dinner and live music.

A report on the Carolina's District Regatta describing the "races viewed from the back of the fleet." The fleet experienced 75-degree weather with shifty winds. Andy Lawrence won overall with consistent top finishes, John Norton finished second, and Mark Gise third. The regatta included casual social elements like chip and salsa at the keg, and trophy awards featuring hand-embroidered canvas bags with thistle designs and framed watercolors by artist George Polk.

Report on the 2004 Bloody Mary Regatta at Western Carolina Sailing Club on Lake Hartwell, with 30 teams competing. Paul Abdullah won impressively with three first places, Greg Griffin showed great consistency in second place, and Michael Lenkeit finished third. Features details of the Saturday races and social events.

The Bottoms Up Regatta at Lake Murray Sailing Club in South Carolina featured tropical weather, monsoon rains, and tropical-themed activities. Paul Abdullah won with consistent sailing, while the fleet enjoyed a low country boil dinner and rum-based cocktails at the "Freaky Hut" Tikki Bar.

Announcement of three regional championship events scheduled for July 2005: Great Lakes Championship in Cleveland, Atlantic Coast Championships in Connecticut, and Pacific Coast Championships in Washington.

Michael Siau and Sam Ingham won the U.S. Youth Multihull Championship in Panama City, Florida just before Hurricane Katrina arrived. The two sailed dominantly, winning all six races on Friday and securing the title before Sunday's races were canceled due to the approaching hurricane.

Twenty-one Thistles sailed the 36th annual Bottoms Up Regatta June 10-11 at Lake Murray Sailing Club in South Carolina. Scott Gise won the regatta with four races on Saturday and one on Sunday in light and variable conditions. No boats capsized, so Paul Abdullah won the "Bottoms Up" trophy for dropping his mast.

Report on the 36th annual Bloody Mary Regatta held November 5-6 at Lake Hartwell hosted by Western Carolina Sailing Club. Skip Dieball and crew dominated in excellent racing conditions with 21 boats competing.

Results from the Carolinas' Districts regatta held April 29-30 at Lake Keowee Sailing Club with six boats competing in tight racing over five races in 8-18 knot winds.

The Delta Districts regatta was rescheduled to June 16, 2007 at Lake Livingston after the original event was blown out. Four boats competed in challenging weather conditions with thunderstorms and rain. Chris LaBorde won both races, followed by Tom Glover in second. Bruce Zurbuchen was elected District Governor for the next year.

Report on the Delta Districts held at Lake Livingston on June 16, 2007 after the originally scheduled date was blown out, with 4 boats competing in 2 races before severe weather halted racing. Chris LaBorde won both races.

Race results table from the 2007 Delta Districts with 4 boats competing in 2 races, Chris LaBorde winning with 2 points total.

The Old Salty Regatta at Lake Norman Yacht Club in Mooresville, North Carolina on October 14-15 featured 15 boats racing in cool fall conditions with shifty, unpredictable winds. Paul Abdullah dominated the series despite light winds on Saturday and more challenging conditions on Sunday, demonstrating consistent, strategic sailing.

Final race results from the Bloody Mary Regatta showing placements across five races with Brent McKensie winning the event.

The Thistle Delta Districts on May 3 at Lake Livingston, Texas featured early strong winds that surprised competitors. Five boats competed with Jim Kincaid winning the championship after close competition throughout the day.

The Florida Districts held on Saturday, May 3 at The Florida Yacht Club in Jacksonville featured five races in light winds of 3-10 knots. Chris Klotz won the championship, with Robby Brown in second and Matias Heinrich in third.

Account of the 2009 Carolinas District Championship held April 25-26 at Jordan Lake in Pittsboro, North Carolina. The regatta featured beautiful spring weather, shifty southwestern winds, and tight racing. Mark Gise pulled off a come-from-behind victory in the final race to secure the championship.

Kevin Sheehan reports on the Carolina Districts Championship held April 24-25 at Jordan Lake near Pittsboro, North Carolina, featuring 12 boats competing in challenging shifting winds and highlighting Scott Griffin's dominant performance.

After a 20-year absence, Thistles returned to Muscle Shoals Sailing Club for the 2010 South Atlantic Districts. The fleet of twelve boats enjoyed shifty winds and camaraderie, with Eduardo Cordero taking first place. The report highlights the new clubhouse facilities and the strong hosting efforts of the local fleet.

The Thistle Southeastern Championships were held at Lake Norman Yacht Club on April 9-10, 2016, with 16 boats competing despite initially concerning wind forecasts. Saturday brought strong winds and a panel discussion on heavy air sailing; Sunday had lighter conditions. Scott Griffin won his 7th Southeastern Championship, with Mark Gise, Brad Russell, David Reddaway, and Kyle Finefrock rounding out the top five.

The Old Salty Regatta at Lake Norman Yacht Club, October 7-8, 2017, featured challenging rain and wind conditions on Saturday followed by lighter Sunday winds. Mark and Scott Gise won the regatta with three consecutive race victories. The event featured entertaining Saturday night activities including games and Chinese lanterns.

Report on the 2017 Bottoms Up & Carolinas Districts regatta held April 22-23 at Carolina Sailing Club in Raleigh, North Carolina. The event featured 18 boats from four districts with excellent racing, dramatic squall conditions including a capsize, screaming downwind planing, and strong hospitality including a pig pickin' dinner. The regatta demonstrated that Raleigh could become the permanent home for this historic regatta.

Fleet #155 in Research Triangle Park hosted the 2018 Bottoms Up/Carolinas Districts on Jordan Lake, April 28-29, with 21 Thistles from five districts. Brad Russell from Lake Norman won the regatta with a 6-point victory over Greg Griffin. Seven teams had at least two family members sailing together.

Report from the 2017 Bloody Mary Regatta held November 4-5 at Western Carolina Sailing Club on Lake Hartwell in South Carolina. Twenty-eight boats competed in challenging light wind conditions. Greg Griffin and Mark Reddaway won in boat #3976, with Scott Griffin and crew in second place, separated by tiebreaker from the first race.

Comprehensive coverage of the Tampa Tune-up regatta held February 24-26, 2018 at Davis Island Yacht Club in Tampa, Florida. Six race reports cover various teams' experiences and strategies, with final standings showing Jack Finefrock's Bananawind in first place.

Report of the 2018 South Atlantic Districts hosted by Savannah Yacht Club on April 21-22. Saturday featured challenging conditions with 18+ mph winds and current, while Sunday brought more favorable 12-15 mph conditions. David Reddaway's team won with five races total.

Report on the Sacramento Thistle Fleet's participation in the 2019 Delta Dinghy Ditch Run (DDDR), a unique long-distance regatta where boats are launched at Rio Vista and finish at the Port of West Sacramento. Six Thistles competed, with Steven Hale and Alex Burke finishing first in fleet.

The 1st VP announces three major 2024 championship events: Nationals at Tom's River Yacht Club in New Jersey, Midwinters West at Mission Bay in San Diego, and Midwinters East at Fort Walton. She discusses venue challenges and strategies for securing future regatta sites.

Mark Gise won the Governor's Cup at Carolina Sailing Club on Kerr Lake, with Kevin Sheehan and BJ Jones completing the podium. Strong early winds faded Sunday but the regatta showcased family participation and a junior skipper award for Ben Usher.

Paul Abdullah won the Bottoms Up Regatta at Jordan Lake with growing participation from outside the Carolinas. Racing was tight throughout with Mark Gise taking first in Carolina Districts scoring. The regatta was registered as a Clean Regatta and drew nearly half competitors under 35 years old.

Report of the 2023 Bloody Mary Regatta held October 28-29 at Western Carolina Sailing Club. Greg Griffin, Gunnison Griffin, and Brad Russell won with consistent top-5 finishes across all three races in challenging and competitive conditions.

Report on the 2025 Bottoms Up Regatta and Carolinas Districts simultaneously held on Jordan Lake, North Carolina on April 26-27. 19 boats competed in sporty conditions both days. Brad Russell and Joe Hart won the Bottoms Up, and also took first in the Carolinas Districts scoring.

The 52nd Bloody Mary Regatta at Western Carolina Sailing Club on October 26-27, 2024, featured sunny and warm Saturday weather with minimal wind, followed by a cold front on Sunday bringing strong northeast breeze. Steve and Shaun Burke won the regatta despite tight competition throughout the fleet.