Feb. - Mar. 1960

A report on the St. Petersburg Yacht Club Mid-Winter regatta where local sailor Frank Bonsey won, with Elmer Richards in second place and Chuck Wiley placing third. The article includes detailed race results and commentary on the competition.

Comprehensive report of the Thistle Class Association Governing Board meeting held at St. Petersburg Yacht Club on January 28, 1960. The meeting covered major decisions about boat construction standards, national championships, and organizational matters.

A technical article providing instructions for Thistle sailors on how to locate and re-mark boot top guide lines that have been lost or worn off, using household tools and hull plans.

Performance report on Fiberglass Thistle No. 1242, which raced in 21 regattas during the year, averaging 105 points overall. Despite the boat being soundly built and well-maintained, its competitive results were mixed across various classes and events.

An erratum correcting a previous article about using clothesline to tail lines on a boat, crediting Richard 'Rick' Stephens as the author.

A reminder that TCA members should include their name when paying dues by check or money order, as this helps the secretary identify payments and prevent confusion.

A brief article with a photograph highlighting Annapolis sailors Chuck Wiley and Beryl Flynn who are sailing a Tee-Formation Thistle (black-hulled No. 1256) and earned a Thistle High-Point trophy.

A comprehensive article documenting the revival of the Thistle class in Chesapeake Bay, detailing the history of the fleet's decline from 60 boats to just 5, and the successful efforts to rebuild the class through surveys, questionnaires, and the formation of fleets in Baltimore and Washington.

Continuation of the Chesapeake Bay revival story, detailing how the class recovered through leadership changes, new boat sales, organization, and successful regattas, with discussion of future prospects.

A brief article recounting how TCA Mid-Winter Regatta champion Frank Bonsey broke tradition by offering to sell his winning boat but ultimately kept it with champagne, staying true to sailing principles despite temptation.

Brief report noting that the Thistle Class has recognized Fleet 90 of Oxford, Ohio (the Acton Lake Thistle Fleet) and noting that Fleet 91 has requested a charter for a new Highland Lakes Thistle group in Austin, Texas.

A schedule listing upcoming Thistle regattas for April-August 1960, including the Admiral Farragut Trophy Championship at Concord Y.C. and other regional events.

A column discussing various boat improvement and maintenance topics including mast rake adjustments, transoms, and boat condition management among Thistle sailors.

A collection of classified advertisements and marketplace listings for Thistle boats, sailing equipment, and accessories, including used boat sales and wanted advertisements.