March 1952

Sandy Douglass reports on the I.R.Y.U. tryouts in Holland scheduled for June, which will test a new two-man racing class. The THISTLE has been invited to participate, and Mr. Gulcher from Conrad Th. Gulcher discusses logistics, costs, and potential class participation. The opportunity could lead to important design developments if the THISTLE is selected.

A brief notice that the March issue of RUDDER magazine will feature an article on the THISTLE class as part of a new series on One-Design classes called "One-Design [O SAE BONNIE (505)]" written by a National THISTLE Publicity Chairman Les Heyer.

The L.I. Sound District Championships were held as part of the Manhasset Bay Fall Race Week Series in September with six THISTLEs competing. Dick Brainard sailing BR'ER FOX (545) won the series, with detailed descriptions of challenging race conditions and close competition among the fleet.

A classifieds section listing used THISTLE boats for sale, including descriptions and prices from sellers.

Bill Sims writes from the Windjammer Sailing Club of Louisville, Kentucky about their THISTLE activities, local racing programs, and efforts to grow the fleet in the region. The club reports three members and is working to introduce more sailors to the class.

William Ortman reports on racing results from the Sandusky Sailing Club's Wednesday Evening Series and Sunday Series, with 12 races in each series. The results table shows standings and scores for multiple THISTLE skippers competing in Sandusky, Ohio.

Jim McGregor writes from Shreveport, Louisiana about Fleet No. 26 and their activities, including the Shreveport Yacht Club's Dixie Regatta scheduled for May 10-11. The letter discusses their growing THISTLE fleet and invites skippers from elsewhere to participate.

Bob Adams describes the First Annual Harvest Moon Regatta held on September 15-16 at Atwood Lake near Canton, Ohio. The event featured three races with THISTLE participation, and detailed results show Sandy Douglass sailing PAUKIE (1) as the overall winner, followed by Hank Cowgill and Herm Hanson.

A report on Cleveland THISTLE fleet activities for 1951, listing the fleet champion and winners from various racing series and updates on new fleet additions.