February 1949

Reports on sailing activity in Southern California Thistle fleets, including fall race series results at Mission Bay, team races at Newport Harbor, the Christmas Regatta with challenging weather conditions, and the Mamoth Trophy Regatta at Balboa, plus vacation activities in January.

Miami Fleet #18's participation in the Orange Bowl Regatta in Miami, Florida, where Thistles earned recognition with a perpetual trophy and sterling silver trays. Despite challenging weather conditions, Thistles demonstrated superior performance, with Jack Price winning first place.

Announcement of newly chartered Thistle fleets, including Fleet Charter #19 in Grand River, Ohio, and Fleet Charter #20 in Newport Harbor, Balboa, California. Also reports on individual boat owners and their hull numbers across various locations.

Report on Sandusky Sailing Club's growth and new member recruitment, with three capable new skippers joining the active fleet, bringing the total to eleven boats.

Updates on Racine Yacht Club fleet's expansion to five active boats with new members and reports on various boat owners across Wisconsin and other regions joining the Thistle class.

Reports from multiple Thistle fleets including Canandaigua's annual election with George Bridgeman as Fleet Captain, Rocky River Fleet #1's profitable year, and Gross Ile Fleet's election of new officers George Devlin and Bob Wittbold, along with social activities.

Brief note about Henry Cowgill taking delivery of a Thistle boat that was originally ordered in 1946 but delayed due to wartime constraints, with plans to sail at Buckeye Lake.

Directory section introducing new Thistle class members across multiple regions including Ohio, New York, and South Carolina, welcoming them to the association.

Announcement of a Miami Yacht Club event on March 13, 1949, titled "World's Fastest Small Planing Class Sailboat" featuring Thistle, SUICIDE, and CRICKET class boats competing in morning heats on various courses and afternoon races, with invitations extended to all Thistle skippers.