December/January 1993

President Krafft reflects on his first year leading the Thistle Class, highlighting the strength of the leadership team and upcoming events. He discusses the 1993 Nationals in Seattle and plans for the 50th anniversary in 1995, emphasizing the importance of continued growth and promotional efforts.

DeLorenzo describes his family's entry into Thistling through a chance encounter in Florida. After buying a boat and taking lessons, they became committed to the Class and are now working to recruit and retain new Thistle sailors through personal outreach and community connections.

Valla marks the beginning of his second annual year as editor. He thanks outgoing President Bill MacLean for his support and encourages participation in upcoming activities and communications. He also notes the importance of timely regatta reporting and provides circulation information.

Baldwin writes to the editor praising his experience with the Thistle Class after relocating to New York. He credits his Westport connections with helping him meet new friends in the Class and expressing gratitude for the warm welcome.

Mortimore offers a detailed comparison between North Cape, Washington and Oak Harbor, Washington as potential Nationals venues. He covers racing conditions, local facilities, accommodations, and travel considerations for Eastern Thistlers attending the 1993 Nationals.

Cunningham provides a detailed technical analysis of rudder hum in Thistle sailboats. Working with aeronautical engineering students, he explores the causes and potential solutions through wind tunnel experiments, examining flow characteristics and trailing edge modifications.

Malmgren addresses skepticism about attending the 1993 Nationals in Oak Harbor, Washington. He encourages Eastern Thistlers by highlighting the beauty of the Pacific Northwest, the quality of the regatta venue, and the unique opportunity to visit Seattle and surrounding areas.

Milesko-Pytel describes her family's experience chartering sailboats in the San Juan Islands near Seattle. She provides practical suggestions for Nationals attendees interested in cruising, including recommended anchorages, tips for navigating tidal currents, and information about boat charter services.

Redmond expresses gratitude to Jim Kincaid, a skilled and patient Thistle sailor, for mentoring her and other sailors. She highlights his willingness to share his expertise and help newer sailors improve their racing skills and boat handling.

Foster reports on the Cedar Point Yacht Club Fall Regatta held on October 3-4. He describes the challenging wind conditions and performance of top competitors, noting that strong skills were required to manage the variable conditions.

Redmond reports on the Wild Turkey Regatta held over Labor Day weekend on Lake Sinclair in Georgia. She describes the sailing conditions and lists the top finishers, including fleet presidents and accomplished sailors from across the region.

This report covers the Sturgeon Bay Fall Thistle Regatta in September, where strong gales and shifting conditions forced changes to the race schedule. Despite challenging weather, sailors competed in modified courses with shorter races.

Russell reports on the Old Salty Regatta held at Lake Norman Yacht Club near Charlotte, North Carolina. Brett Gowans won the event, demonstrating exceptional consistency in variable wind conditions, while other notable skippers competed for top placements.

Race results from the Sturgeon Bay Fall Thistle Regatta showing final standings for competitors across various fleet positions and points.

Mitchell reports on the East Coast Fall Series regatta held on the Hudson River at Nyack Boat Club. She describes the sailing conditions, top finishers, and social activities that made the event memorable for participants.

Promotional announcement for the 1993 Midwinters West regatta to be held January 14-17 at Mission Bay Yacht Club in San Diego. Includes schedule details, entry information, and registration form for participation.

Schirmer reports on the Seattle Thistle Fleet 61 Regatta held at Oak Harbor in June, the site of the 1993 Nationals. She describes the racing conditions, top finishers, and encourages Thistlers to experience the venue and sailing conditions.

Palmer reports on the Broken Crank Regatta held on Lake Michigan in September, which was won by Steve Lavender. He describes the challenging sailing conditions and notes the regatta's historical significance and traditions.

Kingshill reports on the Delaware River Perpetual Thistle Trophy regatta held October 24 in Pennsylvania. He describes the challenging wind conditions and competition results, noting the event's continuation of a long tradition.

Promotional announcement for the 1993 Midwinters East regatta to be held March 1-5 at St. Petersburg Yacht Club in Florida. Includes detailed schedule of activities and entry information.

Gallmeyer reports on the Naptown Regatta held in Indianapolis on Geist Lake. She describes the variable wind conditions, multiple race cancellations, and the social activities that made the regatta memorable for participants.

Dickson reports on the Cotton Pickin' Regatta held at Arkabutla Lake in Memphis. He describes the challenging racing conditions with strong winds and variable tactics, noting the participation of TCA leadership.

Hart reports on the Great Pumpkin Regatta held in October at a Thistle fleet. He describes ideal sailing conditions and competition results, with special recognition given to top finishers and notable performances.

Buffett reports on the Goetz Regatta held at Lake Hopatcong Yacht Club, celebrating the 30th anniversary of the event. He describes the competitive sailing and social activities that made the regatta memorable.

Ebner reports on the 40th annual Icebreaker Regatta held at Crescent Sail Yacht Club. He describes the challenging racing conditions and competitive results, with particular attention to top finishers and notable performances.

Ryan reports on the Hoover Regatta held on Lake Erie. He provides a detailed listing of competitors and race results, noting Kurt Finnie's overall victory and highlighting individual crew performances.

Comprehensive classified advertisements section featuring Thistle boats for sale, boat parts, services, and related sailing equipment. Listings include detailed boat descriptions, prices, and seller contact information.