Pacific Coast Region
Regional Vice President
Phil Gordon
philipjackgordon at gmail.com
Major events:
- Midwinters West (Mission Bay Yacht Club)
- Pacific Coast Championship (rotates location)
- District Championship for each district (rotates location, sometimes combined)
Districts in the Region:
- Northern California (Northern California)
- Pacific Northwest (Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington)
- Southern California (Arizona, Southern California)
Need information from a district governor?
You’ll find contact info on the Class Officers page.
Unique to this region:
- Some of the most scenic sailing spots around
- The Midwinters West regatta includes the Larry Klein Memorial Match Racing Championship
- Thistle sailing in Arizona (believe it or not!)
Upcoming Regional Events
Want to start a fleet in this region?
If you have three or more Thistles in your area, you’re in luck!
Here are the basic steps to starting a Thistle fleet:
- Get your 3(+) boats measured, registered and dues-paid. Each boat must have a distinct owner, and that owner must be a member of the TCA.
- Make sure there’s not already a fleet in your area.
- Contact the regional vice president to talk through the details (such as what district you’ll be in) and get help where needed.
- Decide who will be the fleet secretary.
- Contact the TCA National Secretary to request a new fleet charter!