September-October, 1965

Opening feature and photo caption from the Thistle 20th National Championships held at Cleveland Yachting Club. Peter Bordes (603) leads the overall standings going into the final race with excellent weather conditions and keen competition.

Editorial piece discussing when and how race committees should shorten courses. Wilson argues that Thistle National rules require specific procedures and that most skippers prefer consistent race lengths rather than arbitrary course modifications. He debates whether committees should shorten courses and advocates for adhering to established rules.

Short acknowledgment thanking George (last name appears to be Herzstein) for contributions of stories and pictures from the 20th Nationals, and for recording individual race details that will be used in future write-ups.

Account of the Richmond County Yacht Club Staten Island annual regatta where lightning struck two boats during a thunderstorm, destroying masts and damaging equipment. The story details the dramatic incident involving Noel Cram's boat and the nearby Denis Posey boat, with safety recommendations for handling similar situations.

Feature about the Thistle Class 20th Anniversary Regatta held at the Cleveland Yachting Club on July 31-August 1, 1965. The event featured 107 Thistles including five National Champions competing in a memorable series with an impressive performance by young skipper Nils Dailey. Includes detailed race results and discussion of the historic nature of the event.

Detailed account of the competitive 20th National Championships at Cleveland, where eight points separated first and twelfth place after four races. The article describes how top boats held their positions through tactical sailing, wind shifts, and close finishes, highlighting the skill required in national-level competition.

Article discussing Peter Bordes' third National Championship, noting he is the first skipper to win three times, with previous champions at Richmond County (1962) and Cleveland (1964). Includes breakdown of awards for final position and individual races.

Summary of highlights from the Governing Board Annual Meeting of 1965, with announcement that complete minutes will appear in the November-December issue. Lists the newly elected slate of Thistle Class officers for 1965-66 and presents three proposals for constitutional amendments under consideration.

Account of the Pacific Northwest District's growing enthusiasm for Thistle sailing, noting that the Willamette Thistle Fleet charter now includes 16 boats and that the district hosted a 12-boat fleet at the Eugene Yacht Club Memorial Day Regatta in 1965. The article highlights the strong activity and competitive spirit in the Pacific Northwest region.

Account of the Pacific Northwest's largest Thistle fleet assembly at the Eugene (Oregon) Yacht Club Memorial Day Regatta. Reports on Thistle No. 2000, a milestone boat from Ada, Ohio, and discusses the logistical challenges of sailing Thistles in the Pacific Northwest region.

Report of the Atlantic Coast Championships held at Raritan Yacht Club, Perth Amboy, N.J., where Jon Carriel and his crew from Nyack Boat Club won with a ¼ point margin over Art Gossard. The article describes the competitive conditions and top finishers in the series.

Detailed account of Ted Fontelieu's (655) victory in the Great Lakes Championship Regatta, making a comeback after a 17th place finish in the first race. The article describes the competitive conditions, wind shifts, and tactical sailing throughout the series held at the Fair Haven, N.Y. Yacht Club.

Account of the West Coast Championships held at Long Beach, California where Art Glacier swept the field with a decisive victory. Despite close competition and some controversial finishes, Glacier dominated the series and won the coveted West Coast championship trophy.

Report of the New England District Championship held at Boston Harbor in early July, where Harold Brown and William (Doc) Collins dominated the competition. The article describes the challenging sailing conditions and competitive results.

Report of the Pacific Northwest Districts Championship where Gene Trott (GEMINI 1070) won with consistent performance across the series held June 19 and 20 at Yale Lake, Washington. The article describes the ideal conditions and the beautiful setting of the championship.

Account of racing from the Milford area where Posey and Stubner dominated a series, demonstrating their competitive sailing abilities. The article notes that racing there marked the Island Sound District's development and the growth of Thistle enthusiasm in the region.

Account of the Delta Districts Championship where Ben Swanson (371) won the series without winning any individual race, demonstrating the importance of consistent finishes over dramatic victories. The article details the competitive conditions and strategic sailing throughout the series.

Report of the Lake Michigan District Championship held on Lake Jacomo in Kansas City, July 10-11, where Bill Walton (447) won the championship. The article describes the tuneup races, weather conditions, and competitive results.

Report of the New Jersey District Championship held at Lake Hopatchong on July 17 and 18, where Ed Walsh (818) won a three-race series. The article describes the competitive conditions and results.

Continuation of race results from Long Island Sound District championship races, with detailed standings of competitors.

Report of the Second Invitational Regatta of Thistle Fleet 39 at Thistle Bay June 26-27, where Dennis Posey (801) swept the series with three first-place finishes and won the overall championship.

Account of a Concord Yacht Club Thistle Fleet regatta at Ft. Loudon Lake, Knox-ville, Tennessee where Howard Mead (1519) of the Atlantis Yacht Club won a four-race series. The article describes the competitive conditions and results.

Account of the Governor's Cup Regatta at Riverton, N.J. on June 26-27 where Ed Walsh (818) won an eight-boat contest with a perfect record. The article notes the historical significance of the regatta and the quality of the competition.

Collection of classified advertisements, boat for sale listings, and product advertisements for Thistle sailors, including insurance offers, sail makers, boat covers, supplies, and related maritime services.