May, 1951

The editor discusses the proposed burgee design by Ron Small and upcoming publication schedule. Details are provided on quota determination for the 1951 Nationals based on registered boats per district, and a call is made for fleet stories and photographs to include in the upcoming Year Book.

Report of the Sunburn Regatta held on March 4th at Biscayne Bay Yacht Club in Miami. Sandy Douglass and family were honored guests demonstrating a Highlander. The regatta was won by Bruce Chadwick's Scone Stone with Chet Tingler placing second.

Announcement of the annual Ohio Inter-Club Yachting Association regatta to be held at Chippewa Lake on June 16-17. The editor expresses hope for strong Thistle Class participation.

Invitation from Metedeconk River Yacht Club for their expanded Spring Tuneup Regatta on June 16-17 in New Jersey. The three-race series now includes Thistle Class boats in addition to Lightnings, expanding participation from the eastern portion of the country.

Discusses the importance of North American Yacht Racing Union membership for Thistle owners. Explains member benefits, eligibility, and quotes from a Yachting editorial on the value of national sailing organizations. Provides information on joining and membership costs.

Letter proposing that National Championships and other Thistle regattas limit racing to one race per day instead of multiple races. Angle argues this would improve camaraderie, favor sailing ability over physical stamina, and make the event more accessible to recreational sailors including families.

Announces Howard Boston's election as District Secretary for Detroit District. Reports merger of Grosse Ile Thistle Fleet with Detroit River Fleet and notes Ancle Collick's election as Fleet Secretary.

Proposal for inter-district team racing competitions among eastern districts. Small suggests home-and-home series between four major Eastern districts over late September weekends with a suggested three-year rotation schedule. Emphasizes keeping the competition informal and friendly.

Notes that John Buckley was responsible for motion pictures of the 1948 and 1949 National Championships at Canandaigua and Baltimore. Despite not being a member, Buckley took these films at his own expense.