Northeast & Mid-Atlantic Regattas

Preparations are underway for the National Championship series to begin over Labor Day weekend at Canandaigua Y.C. With 43 boats pre-registered from 17 clubs including entries from California and other distant points, defending champion John Lovett's W.C. LOVETT TOO faces strong competition. Officers and a new Bagpipe editor will be elected at the annual meeting.

Account of the growing Thistle fleet at Canandaigua Lake, New York, led by champion George Bridgman in MARIAH No. 197. The article discusses other competitors and their involvement with the Central New York Yacht Racing Association.

News from Canandaigua, New York reports on the 1948 racing program featuring 32 sessions across four series. Several boats are performing well, with NYMPH taking first place in multiple races and developing a pattern of dominance in June racing at Canandaigua.

A spirited response from George Bridgman, a host for the 1948 Nationals at Canandaigua Y.C., defending against April criticism about dock walloping and lazy behavior. Bridgman humorously refutes the claims and details his actual efforts in preparing his boat and maintaining club facilities while working to prevent damage.

Race results from Canaandaigua Fleet No. 10, where Emory Kamps and his MARLIN DOT No. 180 won the fleet championship with a narrow margin of 1/4 point.

Fleet No. 10 sailed four series of eight races, with George Bridgeman winning the first two series and receiving the Hughes Trophy and LeBoutillier Trophy.

Report on the success of the 3rd National Regatta at Canandaigua Yacht Club, praising the judges and hosts. The regatta featured a busy social program including a cocktail hour, banquet, dance, punch reception, and buffet supper. Despite some challenges with boat handling in variable winds, attendees enjoyed the competition and social activities.

Charlie Angle's RIGHT ANGLE #320 is thoroughly equipped for cruising with removable features for racing. Secretary Erwin McGuire made local news with an unusual incident involving his mast tangling with a high tension wire on a trailer.

Fleet 10 at Canandaigua Y.C. has five of eight boats racing in proxy through Frank LeBoutillier and George Bridgman, who are currently tied for first place.

The Central New York Yacht Racing Association is planning its big annual event at Skaneatlas Lake, with representatives from member clubs meeting on May 21st at Canandaigua Y.C.

Fleet #10 is wondering if new fleet member R.L. Jenner is purposely giving special attention to George Bridgman, while other boats are in the water following normal procedures.

George Bridgman reports on Fleet 10 activities around the Canandaigua Yacht Club. The fleet sailed 22 races, participated in multiple regattas, and won several trophies. Notable successes include Frank LeBouillier's NYMPH winning the Championship Series and Hughes Trophy.

A comprehensive report from Fleet No. 10 secretary Charlie Gramm detailing the 1951 racing season with multiple championship series results, trophies awarded, and standing information about the fleet.

Report on early season racing in Canandaigua, New York. Dwight Hill in SCOTSIE won the Spring Tune-Up Series, with George White's NYMPH second. Includes detailed race results and anecdotes about memorable race conditions on Memorial Day.

Feature profile of George Bridgman, an ageless 70-plus-year-old sailor who continues to lead Fleet 10 in the Thistler class. Bridgman's success is attributed to his intuition for wind and water conditions, his partnership with his wife Eleanor, and his competitive spirit. His recent season performances show first place finishes across multiple series.

The Red Dragon Canoe Club's Annual Labor Day Regatta saw six Thistles competing, with Robins winning first place and Were and Parker placing second and third respectively in the moderate breeze and tide conditions.

Howard Robins won the Memorial Day Series at Red Dragon Canoe Club at Edgewater Park, N.J. with two victories and one second place. Dick Parker took second overall and Art Were finished third.

Information and details about the Heather Bowl Regatta scheduled for June 23-24 at Edgewater Park, N.J., highlighting registration details and social activities planned during the three-race series.

Report on the Heather Bowl Regatta at Red Dragon Canoe Club in Edgewater Park, New Jersey, featuring competitive sailing and final standings with Al Williams winning the championship.

Fleet reports covering three main topics: Burlington Island race describing a challenging course and competitive Thistle sailing, the Red Dragon Canoe Club's annual meeting where Art Were presented the Fleet Trophy, and announcement of the Second Annual Heather Bowl Regatta to be held June 22-23.

Squantum Yacht Club's Gig Gallagher hosted Kittery Point Fall Regatta in New England. The Kelpie from Maine led the way in a series with good sailing conditions and competitive racing that included memorable finishes and course management challenges.

Report on the Canandaigua Yacht Club Thistle Fleet's successful 1957 season with nine boats, featuring George Bridgman as perennial winner and plans for two invitational regattas in 1958.

Norm Freeman of Ithaca's boat '#936' swept the Third Annual Heather Bowl Regatta at Delaware River Rats, winning all three races. Freeman dominated the competition with exceptional sailing, taking the overall victory in this three-race series on the Delaware River.

For the second consecutive year, Ithaca Yacht Club's Norm Freeman won both the Red Dragon Canoe Club's Heather Bowl regatta and the Thistle portion of the Riverton YC regatta, cementing his dominance in the Delaware River racing circuit.

A report on Ithaca Yacht Club's regatta where Norbert Freeman won back-to-back races against Dragon class competitors, sweeping both the Delaware River and Governor's Cup regatta events.

For the second consecutive year, Itaca Yacht Club's North Freeman led Fleet 54 locals to sweep both events of the Delaware River Heather Bowl regatta against the Dragons, repeating wins in the Heather Bowl and Governor's Cup events.

Ed Walsh in Den-E-Boy totaled up three firsts in the Red Dragon Canoe Club's Fleet 54 Fifth Annual Heather Bowl regatta, winning with dominant sailing despite competition from Larry Owens and other skilled sailors from the local fleet.

Report on the 2nd Annual Canacanooe Regatta held June 9-10 where Jim Roberts successfully defended his championship. His victory demonstrated solid sailing technique and strategic boat handling over multiple races in beautiful sailing weather.

Jim Roberts (114) successfully defended his championship of the 2nd Annual Canacanoee Regatta on June 9 and 10 at Canandaguia Yacht Club. Roberts sailed with wife Dottie and son Bill, winning with strong performances. The event featured four races Saturday and was marked by challenging wind conditions.

Report on the Second Annual Canacaanoe Club Regatta at Canandaigua, New York, featuring competing Thistles from New York, Pennsylvania, and Ohio. Defending champion Jim Roberts of Ashtabula won the championship with multiple race victories.

A race report from the Second Annual Cananoaigua Club Regatta held in Canandaigua, New York, jointly sponsored by the Canandaigua Yacht Club and Rochester Canoe Club. Starting in beautiful clear weather, Jim Roberts led the competition, with the rest of the field following suit in defending their positions throughout the races.

The seventh annual Heather Bowl Regatta at Red Dragon Canoe Club featured Pete Bordes and Elmer Richards tying for first place. Both shared the keeper trophy after a coin toss determined possession. The event offered challenging racing on the Delaware River.

The seventh annual Heather Bowl Regatta at Red Dragon Canoe Club on the Delaware River featured two races in challenging tidal conditions. Pete Bordes and Elmer Richards tied for first place, with Bordes winning the keeper trophies and securing bragging rights.

The third annual Cana-Canoe Thistle Invitational Regatta at Canandaigua Yacht Club went under way June 8th with variable wind conditions and challenging race management.

Bill Cunnings won the third annual Cana-Canoe Thistle Invitational Regatta held at Canadaigua Yacht Club with Rochester Canoe Club on June 8. Light variable winds plagued crews and race committee. Bill Cunnings sailed expertly under both light and heavy conditions.

The third annual Cann-Canoe Thistle Invitational Regatta was held June 25-1 at Champaign with Rochester Canoe Club and Light variable winds. Bill Cunnings (1381) sailed expertly under light conditions and was first place boat in the regatta, which included classes for Catamarans, Lightnings, and Penguins.

Connecticut sailor Ted Fontelieu won all three races at the fourth annual Lake Lanier Invitational Regatta in Georgia, demonstrating skills learned from East Coast sailing. The event attracted 23 Thistle boats and 9 classes total, representing the largest Thistle turnout and showing 20% growth over the prior year.

Connecticut's Ted Fontelieu won all three races of the Curling Trophy at the fourth annual Lower Intercoastal Regatta in Georgia, with 31 Thistles competing. The regatta featured ideal racing conditions and attracted sailors from the Southeast and beyond. Fontelieu's clean sweep demonstrated the quality of competition from the Northeast.

The season's largest turnout at Chesapeake Bay Thistles took place September 21-22 at the President's Cup Regatta on the Potomac River off Haines Point with 17 boats racing. Fontelieu demonstrated exceptional performance throughout, winning the overall title while other top racers competed fiercely.

Ted Fontelieu won the President's Cup Regatta on the Potomac River with the largest turnout of Chesapeake Bay Thistles in recent years, racing over a 2-mile course with multiple races won convincingly.

Elmer Richards won the Heather Bowl at the eighth annual Canoe Club competition on October 12-13 with a record turnout of thirty-four Thistles competing over varied courses including windward-leeward and triangular courses.

Elmer Richards won the Heather Bowl at the Red Dragon Canoe Club on October 12 and 13, competing against thirty-two Thistles from the Banks of the Delaware to win in a light northwesterly breeze.

Former District Champion Marshall Gates from Rochester Canoe Club won the 4th Annual Canacanoe Regatta, held June 6 & 7 at Canandaigua Yacht Club. The competition featured skilled skippers with Gates beating popular competitors like Walters and Flood. Detailed race results show competitive performances across multiple racers.

Report on the annual Canacanoe Regatta at Canandaigua Yacht Club and racing involving Marshall Gates and other competitors, with detailed race narratives and results table.

Ted Fontelieu of Westport Fleet 99 won the midwinters regatta sailing the GRAY GHOST. The report describes the five-race series held at St. Petersburg, Florida, with Fontelieu winning despite challenging conditions and protests.

Report on Ted Fontelieu's victory at the Midwinter Championship in St. Petersburg, Florida, where he skipped the Gray Ghost (655) to consistent finishes. The article details race outcomes, weather conditions, and notable incidents including a controversial protest and a rescue situation.

A race report of the Heather Bowl regatta on the Delaware River where Bob Duff and his wife Joan participated in a multi-boat endurance contest, competing against other sailors and boats in a challenging racing series.

Race report from Heather Bowl competition on the Delaware River. Describes Hurliebal and Posey's performances in an endurance contest held in autumn.

Report of racing at the Canacanoe Regatta in Canaandaigua, New York, where boat 1858 won the pot with fair and away the most even finishes in the four-race event. Wilson (1858) won the pot with consistent performances and good boat handling throughout the regatta.

Report on the Canacanoe Regatta where Wilson won the most even finisher in the four-race event with strong consistent performance.

Regatta report on the Heather Bowl competition at the Red Dragon Canoe Club in New Jersey, won by Ed Walsh. Describes competitive conditions with 31 boats participating in the three-race event.

Detailed account of Ted Fontelieu's (655) victory in the Great Lakes Championship Regatta, making a comeback after a 17th place finish in the first race. The article describes the competitive conditions, wind shifts, and tactical sailing throughout the series held at the Fair Haven, N.Y. Yacht Club.

Comprehensive regatta report on the 1966 Canacanoe Regatta in Canandaigua, New York, documenting Dede Wilson's first regatta win and the competitive details of a large 56-boat fleet.

Race report on the 1966 Canacanoe Regatta on June 4 and 5 at Canacanoe Yacht Club, New York. Dede Wilson from Seneca Yacht Club won the regatta with an outstanding display of heavy-weather sailing, taking first place in three of four Saturday races and proving herself a complete skipper.

A perfect fall weekend welcomed 35 Thistlers to the 11th Annual Heather Bowl Regatta at the Red Dragon Canoe Club on the Delaware River with Fontelieu taking top honors.

A perfect fall weekend welcomed 35 Thistles to the 11th Annual Heather Bowl Regatta on the Delaware River at Red Dragon Canoe Club in Edgewater Park, New Jersey in October.

Report on the Great Lakes Championship where Commodore Ted Fontelieu successfully defended his title in GREY GHOST (655), battling both the elements and competition from other skilled sailors including Fracks, Picks, and Wanenmacher.

Ted Fontelieu's consecutive victory at the Atlantic Coast Championships, featuring challenging Hudson River sailing conditions and strategic race management.

Report on the Atlantic Coast Championship where Ted Fontelieu won again with his boat GREY GHOST, with detailed coverage of challenging race conditions on the Hudson River and competitive finishes.

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.

Report on the East Coast Fall Series regatta highlighting Ted Fontelieu's victory and the participation of multiple classes across eight annual pilgrimage events in fall sailing.

Report on Ted Fontelieu's dominant performance in the 1967 East Coast Fall series, winning multiple regattas across the Atlantic coast and demonstrating consistent high-level sailing throughout the season. The article details the various events and Fontelieu's victories.

Race report on Cedar Point Yacht Club's Commodore and Thistle Fleet hosting an annual Fall Thistle Invitational with 40 boats competing, won by Ted Fontelieu who outmaneuvered Peter Bordes in tight racing.

Report on the Westport Fall Invitational regatta where Peter Bordes won the series, narrowly beating Ted Fontelieu and other top skippers. The article details the challenging weather conditions and close racing that characterized the event.

Report on the fall series regatta results, highlighting Ted Fontelieu's dominant performance in Eastern sailing competitions throughout the fall season.

Report on the Long Island Sound Districts championship where Ted Fontelieu narrowly defeated George Silk in an extremely close photo finish.

Coverage of the Eastern Fall Series where Ted Fontelieu won three consecutive falls. Article includes detailed race reporting and competitor standings, highlighting Fontelieu's dominance in fall racing.

Feature article about Jim Miller's victory in the Heather Bowl regatta at the Red Dragon Canoe Club, celebrating his sailing achievement and dominance in this particular event.

Report on the East Coast Fall Series where Ted Fontelieu won all three regattas, demonstrating his sailing skill over other competitors. Includes details of specific races and standings.

Report of the Atlantic Coast Championship regatta where Fontelieu won, sailed off the coast near various towns, with detailed race results and competitor information.

Report on the Cedar Point Invitational regatta won by Ted Fontelieu, with race results and standings showing top finishers.

Report on Kyle Wurl's victory at the Canandaigua regatta with details of weather conditions, racing performance, and the course description.

Report on Wayne Gray's sailing victory at Hernando Desoto with details of his performance and crew involvement in the regatta.

Report on Otis Warr's victory in the Hernando-DeSota Regatta with first-place finishes and dominant sailing performance.

Report on the East Coast Fall Series Kitchin Regatta held in September with comprehensive race results and standings for competitors.

Report on the Atlantic Coast Interdistrict Championships where Ted Fontelieu won decisively with two first-place finishes, leading a dominant showing by the Mafia group that included Johnny Sinclair and Dysktra in the top five.

Report of the Atlantic Coast Interdistrict Championships held in the Chesapeake Bay with detailed race narratives and results.

Blue Chevron Event report from Atlantic Coast Interdistrict Championships where Ted Fontelieu won, with multiple race results and standings.

Report on Red Dragon Canoe Club event where Lloyd Kitchin of Lake Hopatcong Yacht Club won for third consecutive year with strong wind conditions.

A regatta report about Lloyd Kitchin's victory at the Red Dragon Canoe Club's Heather Bowl Regatta on the Upper Niagara River, with detailed race descriptions and final results.

East Coast Fall Series report from Lavallette Yacht Club where Lloyd Kitchin won and other regional sailors competed successfully.

A regatta report on the East Coast Fall Series race at Lavallette Yacht Club, with detailed race descriptions and final results from multiple Thistle skippers.

A regatta report on the annual Canacanoe Regatta sponsored by the Pensacola Yacht Club, where Greg Eiffert won the main event by significant margins, with detailed results and commentary on race conditions.

Race report of the annual Canacanoe Regatta, with detailed results showing Greg Eiffert's victory and analysis of sailing conditions and competitor performance.

Announcement from Fontelieu Sails about successful performance of their sails at Long Island Sound Championships, with contact information for orders and advice.

A regatta report from the Canacanaoe Yacht Club event where Eric Eiffert secured victory. The article details the racing conditions and results from this spring competition.

A detailed report of the East Coast Fall Series competition at Buzzards Bay where Fontelieu III emerged victorious. The article describes weather conditions and competitive dynamics throughout the regatta.

Report on the East Coast Fall Series regatta at Buzzards Bay where Fontelieu III won, followed by Barlow and Richards, with detailed race analysis and final standings.

Advertisement/announcement highlighting that at the Long Island Sound Championships every boat using Fontelieu sails had their best districts ever, including first and fourth overall finishes with high percentages of Fontelieu-equipped boats in the top five.

Announcement that Fontelieu sails had strong showing at Long Island Sound Championships with 8% of sails used in the regatta being Fontelieu sails, and 80% of sails in top five positions being Fontelieu sails.

Advertisement and announcement from Fontelieu Sails highlighting success at the Long Island Sound Championships where all boats using Fontelieu sails achieved top district finishes, with 80% of top-five finishers using their sails.

Report on the Long Island Sound District Championship held in Port Washington Yacht Club with Ted Fontelieu Jr. winning the regatta. Includes detailed race descriptions with tactical commentary and weather conditions affecting the competition.

Report of Ted Fontelieu's victory in the LIS District Championship sailed on Long Island Sound. Competition featured challenging tidal waters and strategic racing with the final standings close throughout the regatta.

Report on the Long Island Sound District Championship where Ted Fontelieu Jr. wins a close race against stiff competition from Pollak, Stubner and other skilled sailors on the Sound.

Report on Barnegat Bay regatta where Lloyd Kitchin won the series. Details the boat racing dynamics and includes comprehensive race results.

Announcement highlighting Fontelieu sails' success at the 1977 Long Island Sound Championships, noting that 80% of the winning fleet used Fontelieu sails, and promoting contact with sail makers for consulting.

Report on Lloyd Kitchin's fourth consecutive win in the East Coast Fall Series with comprehensive race-by-race results showing competitive participation across multiple clubs.

Report on the East Coast Fall Series regatta with Lloyd Kitchin winning for the fourth consecutive year, featuring comprehensive race results table.

Coverage of the Heather Bowl regatta at the Red Dragon Canoe Club on the Delaware River, featuring Lloyd Kitchin's successful win and reflection on the history of drag racing exploits in the series.

Report on the Heather Bowl regatta where Lloyd Kitchin successfully defended his title for the fourth consecutive year with detailed sailing commentary.

Lake Hopatcong District Championship hosting competitive racing that converted a final run into a beat before a sea breeze provided a good breeze. Kichin's consistent performance led to first place finish.

Report on the 1978 Canacanoe Regatta hosted by Canadrague Yacht Club, with Larry Klein winning consistently across all races, demonstrating strong performance with boat 1111.

Report on the New Jersey Garden State Districts Championship hosted by Lake Hopatcong where Lloyd Kitchin dominated the series with four wins.

Bruce McCutcheon reports on the Garden State Districts regatta held on July 8-9 in New Jersey. Kitchin prevailed despite challenging conditions, with detailed race breakdowns and skipper standings.

Report on the 1978 Canacanoe Thistle Regatta held at Canandaigua Lake where Larry Klein achieved dominant performances with four first-place finishes.

Peter Arts reports on the 1978 Canacanoe regatta hosted by Canandaigua Yacht Club. Larry Klein and Thistle 1111 dominated the competition with four first-place finishes and third overall in fleet standings.

Race report of the East Coast Fall Series where Liggett defeated defending champion Kitchin, with extensive race results showing various skippers' performances.

Report on the East Coast Fall Series with Liggett defeating defending champion Andy Klein in competitive racing, featuring race statistics and sailor quotes.

Report on Rochester Canoe Club regatta held in June, with details of wind conditions and competition, plus announcement of Thistle covers and boat accessories.

Report from Canacanoe Yacht Club regatta in Rochester, New York where Neil Armstrong (2341) won first place in a three-race series held in varied wind conditions.

Report on the 29th Annual Heatherbowl and Costume Party regatta held at Red Dragon Canoe Club's Thistle Fleet, featuring unusual traditions including costume races and creative competitive elements.

Kingshill reports on the Separation Day Regatta held in New Castle, Delaware, celebrating the 209th anniversary of Delaware's independence. Four visiting skippers and crews dominated the competition over local New Castle Sailing Club sailors and club-member Thistles. Jim Grundy won two races and captured the club prize.

Report on the Cedar Point Fall Invitational hosted by Fleet 99 with 37 crews competing in varied sailing conditions. Chris Pollak made an impressive recovery from 14th to win the series through consistent sailing.

Report on the 8th Annual Delaware River Perpetual Thistle Trophy held at New Castle Sailing Club in Delaware on October 24-25, 1987. The event featured competitive racing with multiple boats competing, including several from outside the local area.

Account of the 9th Delaware River Perpetual regatta in October, featuring the challenging conditions of the Chesapeake Bay coast fall series with strong winds and river currents.

Narrative report of the Jeff Kitchin Memorial Regatta at Lake Hopatong, held annually as a low key spring racing event. The regatta benefits the cancer fund in honor of Jeff Kitchin, providing an opportunity for casual racing and fundraising.

Report on the 1988 Heather Bowl regatta held at the Red Dragon Canoe Club in Beverly, New Jersey. Twenty-four Thistles sailed four races in varying wind conditions with two to nine-point gaps between boats. Ed Barbehenn won the event with a team including crew member.

Kingshill recounts the 9th Annual Separation Day Regatta on the Delaware River celebrating New Castle's separation from the crown. Despite treacherous weather with high winds and capsizes, the event featured three races and afterward celebrations with beer and kegs.

Report on the 11th Annual Separation Day Regatta held by the New Castle Sailing Club in Delaware on June 1, celebrating the separation of Delaware from Pennsylvania. Three races were held under ideal 6-10 knot wind conditions with club-owned Thistles competing for the Perpetual Thistle Trophy.

Report on the Delaware River regatta where Saturday racing was challenging and Sunday saw improved conditions. The regatta featured multiple Thistles from across the region with competitive racing throughout.

Report on the Founders Day Regatta at New Castle, Delaware, which commemorates the founding of the New Castle Sailing Club in 1953. The regatta features a unique rotation system where competing teams use seven different Thistle boats throughout the event.

Describes the New Castle Sailing Club on the Delaware River, their Thistle fleet, membership structure, seasonal operations, maintenance procedures, and how the club provides affordable access to competitive Thistle sailing with modest annual fees.

Howard Kingshill reports on the seventh annual Founders Day Regatta honoring the four original founders of the New Castle Sailing Club. Eight club-owned Thistles competed in challenging weather conditions.

Kingshill reports on the 13th Annual Separation Day Regatta hosted by the New Castle Sailing Club on the Delaware River. The regatta featured eight club-owned Thistles and visitor boats in ideal racing conditions celebrating the separation of Delaware's lower counties.

Kingshill reports on the Delaware River Perpetual Thistle Trophy regatta held October 24 in Pennsylvania. He describes the challenging wind conditions and competition results, noting the event's continuation of a long tradition.

Kingshill reports on the eighth consecutive Founders Day Regatta at New Castle where eight club-owned Thistles participated in a fun event commemorating the founding of the New Castle Sailing Club on the Delaware River.

Howard J. Kingshill describes the 14th Annual Separation Day Regatta held at New Castle, Delaware, where eight Thistle fleets competed in windy conditions with Brent Barbehenn taking top honors in the visitor category.

A report on the 6th Annual March-of-Dimes Regatta held July 17, 1993 at New Castle Sailing Club in Delaware, featuring 18 boats competing in a triangular course with results showing Bartoshesky in a Sunfish winning overall, followed by various Thistle competitors.

A race report from the October 1993 Delaware River Perpetual Thistle Trophy event, initiated in 1980 as a local regatta and now an official East Coast Fall Series event with results from the competition.

A brief report on the annual Oyster Roast event hosted by Thistle Fleet 34 and the Severn Sailing Association in October 1993 in Annapolis, with results and details about the social event.

Report on the New Castle Sailing Club's 7th annual Sail-A-Thon benefiting the March of Dimes, with race results.

Report on the New Castle Sailing Club's 9th annual Founders Day Regatta held in Delaware with historical background and race results.

Report of the 15th Annual Separation Day Regatta held June 3, 1995 at New Castle Sailing Club in Delaware, featuring 8 Thistles and details on the winning boat and regatta organization.

Report of the 15th annual Delripett regatta on the Delaware River with race results and details about the event's social elements and competitive highlights.

Report on the 8th Annual Sail-A-Thon Charity Regatta held at New Castle Sailing Club, Delaware on July 22nd. Twenty-three boats participated in three races held under the Portsmouth Handicap Scoring System.

Report on the 10th Annual Founders Day Regatta held August 26, 1995, at New Castle Sailing Club. Describes the history of the event and racing competition among club-owned and drawn boats.

Report on the New Castle Sailing Club's annual Separation Day Invitational Regatta held in June, celebrating the commemoration of English rule separation. Frazier describes the challenging sailing conditions, spirited competition, and the Stadler family's championship performance.

A report on the ninth annual March of Dimes benefit handicap regatta that drew 20 boats with 53 sailors competing in six different classes. The event was successful in raising funds while providing exciting competition and camaraderie among participants.

Report from New Castle Sailing Club's Delaware Sail-A-Thon charity regatta held on the Delaware River.

Report of the 19th Annual Delrippett Invitational regatta held October 24-25 at New Castle Sailing Club on the Delaware River. The regatta was part of the TCA East Coast Fall Series and provided both competitive sailing and social activities.

Report on the East Coast Fall Series event at Great South Bay at Sayville Yacht Club in September. Lloyd Kitchin III won the regatta, sailing with his sons Brian and Mike Goetz.

Charlie Kreitler describes the 1999 Fontelieu Invitational at Cedar Point Yacht Club in Westport, Connecticut, highlighting excellent sailing conditions and the winning performances despite hurricane impacts on the region.

Brief report on eight Thistles participating in the 13th annual New Castle Sailing Club charity regatta on the Delaware River in June. Thistlers Chris Annand and Richard Harrison finished third and fourth overall, and over $1000 was raised for the March of Dimes.

Race report from the Fontelieu Invitational held September 30 - October 1 at Cedar Point Yacht Club in Westport, Connecticut. Nineteen Thistles competed in predominantly light wind conditions on Sunday after Saturday's races were cancelled. Chris Pollak won the regatta with John Baker second and Dave Foster third.

Race report from the 21st annual Delripett Regatta held October 21-22 on the Delaware River at New Castle Sailing Club. Fourteen Thistles from six states competed in variable wind and current conditions. Chris Murphy (3921) won the regatta, Charlie Murphy finished second, and Chris Annand took third.

A profile of the New Castle Sailing Club on the Delaware River, founded in 1952 by Edward A. Taylor and friends. The club operates eight Thistles cooperatively, emphasizing safe sailing, instruction for new members, and spirited racing in challenging conditions with strong current and variable wind.

A report on New Castle Sailing Club's 14th Annual March of Dimes Benefit, which drew 22 boats including 10 Thistles. Erik Grau, Dick Harrison and Bryan Case took the top three places, with all top ten finishers being Thistles. The event raised over $1000 for the March of Dimes.

Report on the 26th annual Delripett Regatta (Delaware River Perpetual Thistle Trophy) at New Castle Sailing Club featuring heavy air racing with substantial wind and significant lead changes throughout seven races.

Lively account of the Fontelieu Invitational regatta at Westport, Connecticut, held over a weekend featuring 18 Thistles. Brad Thompson won, with vivid descriptions of blustery conditions, carnage on the course, and spirited social activities.

A lighthearted character profile of four-time national champion Lloyd Kitchin by his daughter and son-in-law. Details his unique personality traits, sailing philosophy, family relationships, and memorable quirks both on and off the water.

Report on the 2008 Fontelieu Invitational at Cedar Point Yacht Club featuring light to medium winds on Saturday and high winds on Sunday with strong current affecting racing. Highlights the famous FLIP CUP competition and party atmosphere at Cedar Point.

Report on the Heather Bowl at Red Dragon Canoe Club near Philadelphia. Describes the Halloween costume party on Saturday night and challenging Sunday wind conditions racing on the Delaware River. Lloyd and Brian Kitchin dominated the regatta while Team Hansen finished second in the ECFS standings.

Scott Latham reviews the Ted Fontelieu Invitational at Cedar Point, describing varied racing conditions across the weekend. Saturday featured medium air and five races with difficult, shifty conditions and 18 boats competing. Sunday brought 15-20+ knot winds with five-six foot waves. Dave Foster won the regatta with strong speed, while Steve Gruver and Scott Latham battled for top positions throughout.

Brian Kitchin reports on the Heather Bowl at Red Dragon Canoe Club, the finale of the fall series. Saturday featured steady breezes down the Delaware River with Latham and Pollak showing upwind power. After a scoring controversy involving Kitchin's team, they recovered with a strong showing. Red Dragon's Halloween party was a highlight with live music and a large dinner spread.

Report on the October 1-2 Fontelieu Invitational at Cedar Point Yacht Club in Westport, Connecticut with 21 boats competing in lumpy conditions. Joyce details the challenging weather and racing conditions across both days.

Report on the October 29-30 Heather Bowl at Red Dragon Canoe Club, the final event of the East Coast Fall Series with 12 boats competing. Gruver describes the challenging river conditions with current and shallow water, the competitive racing, and the costume contest party.

Report from the September 30 - October 1, 2017 Fontelieu Regatta at Cedar Point Yacht Club featuring 19 boats racing in variable conditions with northerly winds and multiple capsizes. Brent Barbehenn won overall, with Rob Pickens in close second. Heavy wind conditions required the PRO to make several management calls.

Report from the October 28-29, 2017 Red Dragon Canoe Club Heather Bowl, the final ECFS regatta of the year. Seven Thistles competed in highly tactical river conditions with strong currents and shifty winds. Ben Wilkinson dominated with mostly bullets, winning overall. The regatta featured a Halloween costume contest and tribute to Ed Barbehenn.

September 29-30 at Cedar Point Yacht Club. Fourteen boats competed. Scott and Lauren Meyer won their first regatta with Jenny Borschoff as crew. Wind conditions ranged from 5 knots to more challenging Saturday with oscillations favoring different boats.

October 27-28 at Red Dragon Canoe Club, the final ECFS event. Scott and Lauren Meyer won with Jenny Borschoff. Unique venue with river current challenges and memorable log-flume launching procedure. Costume party with Scooby Doo team winning.

The Heather Bowl Regatta at Red Dragon Canoe Club took place October 30-31, 2021. Despite Friday night storms with heavy rain and 35-knot gusts, Saturday brought good cross-river breezes. The event featured a Halloween costume contest and was held in a historic 1870s mansion.

Report on the Kitchin Memorial Regatta held May 20-21, 2023, combined with NJ and LIS District Championships at Lake Hopatcong. Pat Flinn won with consistent sailing, and young sailors including Brian Kitchin with his children competed in the event.

Report of the Fontelieu Regatta held at Cedar Point Yacht Club in Connecticut featuring challenging weather including hurricane remnants and strong winds, with results and participant information.

Account of the Heather Bowl Regatta at Red Dragon Canoe Club featuring light to moderate winds, impressive performance by Barbehenn's team, Clean Regatta practices, and a fun Halloween party celebration.

Report on the October 28-29 Heather Bowl Regatta at Red Dragon Canoe Club where Luke Miller won, followed by Tom Lawton. Also includes results from Fontelieu, Kayaderosseras Kup regattas and top skipper/crew rankings for the East Coast Fall Series.

The Fontelieu Regatta at Cedar Point Yacht Club on September 28-29, 2024, began with high winds on Saturday that forced cancellation, but Sunday brought perfect racing conditions with 3 to 5 races and excellent mark boat management by the race committee.