March-April, 1967

Brief editorial items and news notes covering recent racing at St. Pete, observations about 1966 National Championships, and humorous commentary about boat damage and racing experiences.

Clarifies the definition of a "used boat" from the perspective of marine surveyors and insurance industry standards, providing humorous definitions of various boat conditions.

Official minutes from the Governing Board meeting held in Mentor, Ohio discussing mast tolerances, specifications for the Class, new guidelines for inter-district championships, administration matters, and various technical decisions affecting boat specifications and racing procedures.

Technical memorandum from the Chief Measurer discussing design considerations for wood hull Thistles, tank specifications, mast design approaches, and stability/fiddling concerns related to boat specifications.

Official notices from the Thistle Class Association including R&D eligibility requirements, proposed amendments to be voted on at the annual meeting, TCA executive committee actions, and the Class financial statement for fiscal year 1966.

Technical article examining the aerodynamic properties of Thistle sails, covering mainsail design, luff curvature, various trimming configurations, and the effects of mast bend and rigging on sail shape and performance in different wind conditions.

Race report covering the 1967 Mid-Winter championship races held at St. Petersburg, featuring Peter Barrett as the defending champion, with accounts of the five races, changing weather conditions, and significant performances including detailed descriptions of each race's results and tactical situations.

Complete race results table for the 1967 Mid-Winter Championships held in St. Petersburg, showing the five race series results and final standings for all 77 competing Thistles.

Detailed narrative of Peter Barrett's sailing adventure bringing boat #471 from California to compete in the 1967 Mid-Winters, including preparations, modifications to the boat, the journey itself, and experiences during the sailing event.

Comprehensive schedule of Thistle Class regattas for spring and summer 1967, organized by region (Great Lakes, Atlantic Coast, Pacific Coast) with dates, locations, contacts, and administrative information.

Practical guide for new Thistle owners on essential rigging and equipment priorities, with advice on initial boat setup, recommended upgrades, and tips for achieving comfort and safety on the water.

Announcement of newly adopted official Thistle Class insignia designs for blazer pockets and ranking pins, with details on the symbols for different officer positions and how they may be worn.

Classified advertisements and marketplace listings including boats for sale, equipment for sale and wanted, services offered, and business advertisements related to Thistle sailing.