September-October 1966

Arthur Menke, a veteran of Thistle Class Association affairs, has taken over as the new editor of The Bagpipe from Molly. He brings extensive sailing experience in both Comets and Stars, and has been a member of the Thistle Class for six years.

A discussion of cleats and techniques for managing the spinnaker sheet on Thistle sailboats, including a solution found at the Nationals.

An editorial commentary on major centerboard classes' complaints about unfair racing conditions at the Yachting One-of-a-Kind Regatta.

Official TCA Governing Board meeting held August 21, 1966 at Sayville Yacht Club. Topics include National Race Committee reports, Constitution clarifications, establishment of new districts, and discussions of boat measurement standards.

The 1966 TCA Annual Meeting was held in Sayville and elected new officers including Dave Minton as President. The meeting approved charter and constitutional amendments and discussed weight standardization.

Comprehensive account of the 1966 National Thistle Championship held at Sayville, New York. Walter Stubner's dominant performance, weather conditions, race-by-race analysis, and the triumphant conclusion of Stubner winning the national title.

Official awards for the 1966 National Thistle Championships, including final position awards, individual race goblets, and photos of winners with their trophies.

Detailed race-by-race coverage of the 1966 National Championships, including weather conditions, tactical analysis, and individual boat performances across all six races.

Complete results table showing all competitors' scores across the six races of the 1966 National Championships, with both Championship Division and Consolation Division results.

Defending Champion Ted Fontelieu successfully retained the Great Lakes Thistle Championship title despite challenging wind and weather conditions.

Ted Fontelieu's consecutive victory at the Atlantic Coast Championships, featuring challenging Hudson River sailing conditions and strategic race management.

Olympic sailor Pete Barrett's successful defense of the Pacific Coast Championship title at the Williamette Thistle Fleet #118 regatta in Eugene, Oregon.

Tom Williams' victory in the 1966 New Jersey District Championship featuring an unusual tie-breaking rule requiring a four-race series and a half-point tiebreaker.

The 1958 National Champion John Jennings' successful return to racing with a victory in the 1966 Florida Districts at Eau Gallie.

Irv Liggett's Low Island Sound Districts victory with results from various regional championships.

Gene Wood's championship performance at the Niagara Frontier District Championships held on Seneca Lake, navigating variable weather conditions from calm to gusty winds.

The Michiana Districts Championship was shortened due to weather, with Dick Gallmeyer winning in a contest shortened to two races.

Classified advertisements and marketplace listings for Thistle boats, equipment, and services including boats for sale, boat covers, sails, marine products, and related services.