Caption to the Cover

The cover photograph shows a Thistle in striking racing conditions, taken by Peter Barlow at the first tune-up race at Lake Cowan. The image captures the drama and beauty of competitive sailing with the skipper in focus against the water and sky.

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

• photography
• racing
• Lake Cowan
• Peter Barlow