Members' Forum

A collection of member letters discussing class competitiveness, the value of older wooden Thistles, aging of the fleet, perceived skill gaps, women's participation, junior sailors, racing formats, and promotional suggestions. Contributors debate whether old boats can be competitive with modern designs and propose various improvements to the class.

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• Members' opinions
• Class development
• Fleet management
• Racing