Letters to the Bagpipe: An Open Letter to the Thistle Class Association

A detailed letter discussing proposals for allowing new wooden Thistle construction and glass boat modifications. The writer argues that strict class rules should foster growth rather than restrict boats that have aged beyond their years, advocating for more flexible approaches to keeping older boats competitive.

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• Kenneth C. Reed
• Class rules debate
• Wooden boats
• Glass boats
• Centerboard modifications