July 1959

John Root of Atwood won Cowan's June regatta with 90½ points, defeating Bill DeWitt of Indianapolis and Harold Daniel of Cowan. Moderate Saturday winds and strong Sunday conditions produced competitive racing with strong performances from several top skippers.

Will Frissell won the Ohio Inter Club Yachting Association regatta at Atwood Lake on June 20-21, with George Hills second and Bill Ortman third. Light but gusty winds prevailed across two longer Saturday races and a shorter Sunday race.

Peter Bordes of New York won the annual Lake Hopatcong Regatta in June, combining first-place finishes in races one and three with a third in race two. Joe Vandergaag was a close second and Al Williams finished third among nineteen competitors.

Chief Measurer George Devlin addresses concerns about proposed modifications to Thistle hulls, discussing the merits of fiberglass construction, aluminum spars, and other technical changes. He seeks member input on the direction of the class design.

The June issue carried plans for the Nationals to be held in St. Petersburg, August 25 through August 28. Housing Chairman Louis Schowe can be reached at the St. Petersburg Yacht Club with details about hotels and rates.

Proposed amendments to the TCA Constitution and Bylaws for presentation at the annual meeting in St. Petersburg in August 1959, covering hull construction, spar specifications, weight requirements, and buoyancy tank regulations.

Comprehensive instructional article on sailing a Thistle in light air conditions. Covers topics including sail handling, crew positioning, reaching techniques, downwind sailing, and practical tips for maintaining boat speed and control in varying light wind scenarios.

Report on the Annual Maritime Day races from Waikiki to Hawaii, with the Thistle class competing in ten classes from noon to 1430 hours. The Thistles finished well overall, with interesting performances noted for both established boats and new entries.

Peter Bordes won the Dam Full Regatta at Leatherrips Yacht Club in June with wins in consecutive races. A large fleet of 31 boats competed with varied conditions producing close racing and tactical sailing challenges.

Race results from the Lake Hopatcong Open Regatta sponsored by Fleet 36 on June 6 and 7, 1959, with 19 boats competed across three races.

Race results and continuation of coverage of the Dam Full Regatta at Leatherrips Yacht Club in June 1959, showing final standings for 40 competitors.

Comprehensive race results and narrative coverage of the Cowan Lake Regatta showing detailed standings for 32 boats across three races with tactical analysis and notable performances.

Detailed race results from the Ohio Interclub Regatta held at Atwood Lake on June 20-21, showing individual race scores and overall points for 16 competing boats.

Continuation of the Ohio Interclub Regatta coverage, discussing the close racing and notable incidents including a buoy room issue and the Highlanders fleet's strong performance.

Frank Allcorn won the first Carling Invitational Regatta at Lake Lanier with a close victory over Johnny Jennings. The Lake Lanier Sailing Club event was attended by twenty Thistles and featured new fleet additions in its inaugural year.

Detailed race results from the Carling Invitational held at Lake Lanier Sailing Club on June 20-21, 1959, showing individual race scores and overall points for 19 competing boats.

Calendar of upcoming Thistle regattas across various regions and districts in August, September, and October 1959, including the Atlantic Coast Championships and various regional events.

Regional fleet and regatta information for New Jersey, Florida, New England, and Lake Erie districts, with contact information and upcoming events for each region.

Classified advertisements for Thistle boats for sale, parts and fittings, scale models, jewelry, and other sailor-related items.