August 1949

The 1949 National Championship Regatta will be held at Baltimore Y.C. on August 26-27. Entry numbers are expected to be record-breaking, with defending champion Sandy Douglas and his PAUKIE #1 facing strong competition. The Thistle Association annual meeting and officer election will occur on August 25th.

The Central New York Yacht Racing Association Regatta at Skaneateles attracted 169 total boats including 18 Thistles over July 28-30. Charles E. Angles' FOLLOW ME #320 won with 53 points, while challenging weather including severe storms marked the event.

Carl "Barney" Barnett became the first Thistle District Champion, winning the Lake Erie District Championship held July 24-25 at Sandusky. Barnett's GREAT SCOT #263 earned 92 1/4 points across three races in ideal weather conditions.

Fleet news briefs from various Thistle regions including winners from Potomac River, Fairhaven, Shreveport, Muskegon, and Mission Bay. Reports highlight strong activity in multiple districts and regional championships.

Six wives of Thistle skippers are taking sailing lessons at Cleveland Yacht Club as part of the junior program, prompting a humorous reminder to the male skippers about sailing etiquette.

Cleveland Yachting Club's midsummer regatta on July 30-31 was curtailed on the first day by dangerous conditions but proceeded on Sunday with lighter winds. Jim Hendrickson's BLACK JAC #21 won the single race held.

Editor's farewell column closing this issue of the Bagpipe. Thanks contributors and club officers for their support, acknowledges challenges in gathering news, and welcomes the incoming editor while encouraging readers to submit news items.