Across the Editor's Desk

The editor and Governing Board thank readers for their thoughtful feedback on fiberglass construction and aluminum spars. Multiple perspectives are presented on maintaining the Thistle's one-design nature while allowing for technological advancement, with various skippers and fleet members expressing viewpoints on design changes and regulations.

This is a summary. The full article text is © the Thistle Class Association — read the original scan via the link above.

• one-design class
• fiberglass construction
• aluminum spars
• design philosophy