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This July we launch a new Thistle Class Association website. We thought this would be an appropriate time to look at how things are going, especially since the pandemic has turned our usual sailing season into a time of reflection. Table Contents Enduring the challenges of the virus I believe our Class is strong despite … Read more
Mast tune has a great deal to do with your performance. Here are tuning guides for commonly-held Thistle sails (in alphabetical order). Evolution Sails North Sails Quantum Sails No longer being produced: Dieball Sails
By Jack Finefrock, Former Thistle Class President We need more sailors! And adults are difficult to cultivate for lots of reasons. They already have work, houses to maintain, children, and other hobbies to keep them busy. And learning how to sail / race isn’t something that comes naturally to most people. Our game is complicated … Read more
Checking out the Thistle sailboats for sale on our Thistle Marketplace? Here are 5 things to check before buying an older Thistle sailboat. Thistles can generally be found for $2,000 – $15,000 depending on their age, condition, rigging, etc. Purchasing a new Thistle will cost between $20,000 – $25,000 for an all-up boat ready to … Read more
Join US Sailing today and get a discounted membership. Thistle Class members get a discount on their US Sailing membership. Please consider joining! Get your discounted membership with this link: US Sailing is focused on building a strong and vibrant future for our sport. The organization supports sailors through things like: Managing The Racing Rules … Read more
Thistle Midwinters East 2020: When I’m 64 St. Petersburg Yacht Club, February 29-March 6, 2020 by John Deermount #3987 As we age, we’re supposed to slow down and be more leisurely. Well, somehow the 64th Annual Midwinters East at St. Pete didn’t get the word. Tampa Bay acted more like a Millennial overloaded on Red … Read more
Amendment Proposal by Fleet #118 Fleet #118 proposes an amendment to Chief Measurer’s Ruling #38 Halyards by adding this line: Jib pull down- the tail of the jib halyard or a separate line may be attached near the head of the jib leading down to a turning point below the jib tack and under the … Read more
Amendment Proposal by Fleet #126: New/additional Membership Classification Revise Constitution Article IX Membership Classification by adding item 8 to Article IX designating a new classification titled Grand Family Membership 1 Boat. Bylaw revisions are included as well. Constitution to include: Article IX – Membership Classifications Grand Family Membership 1 Boat members may skipper a Thistle … Read more
Amendment Proposal by Fleet #120: National Championship Qualifying Series Right to Appeal Change Article XIII 2. National Race Committee fourth paragraph to read: Competitors in the National Championship shall not be denied the right of appeal unless the National Race Committee and the Organizing Authority together have obtained approval from US Sailing to deny the … Read more
A note from TCA President Tom Hubbell Hello Thistle Family, We have decided to postpone the Thistle National Championship presented by KeyBank until July 31-August 6, 2021. The Cleveland Yachting Club leadership and the club’s Nationals organizing committee, led by Fred Hunger, along with the Thistle Class Executive Committee are all in agreement: August 2020 … Read more
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