Southern Regattas

Report on the second annual Orange Bowl Regatta held in Miami on December 26-28, 1947, where James Schumacher's Thistle No. 156 won first place in the Over 150 Square Foot Sail Area Class. Two other Thistles participated but suffered rigging failures.

The Thistlers in Florida are organizing participation in the Orange Bowl Regatta to be held on December 28-29-30, 1948 at Dinner Key in Miami. The event is sanctioned by the Thistle Association and expected to be one of the outstanding winter sailing events. Interested sailors should contact Neil D. Coates, Chairman of the Orange Bowl Regatta Committee.

Miami Fleet #18's participation in the Orange Bowl Regatta in Miami, Florida, where Thistles earned recognition with a perpetual trophy and sterling silver trays. Despite challenging weather conditions, Thistles demonstrated superior performance, with Jack Price winning first place.

The Shreveport, Louisiana Annual Spring Regatta and Shreveport Y.C. Open Regatta features four Thistle entries from Shreveport Y.C., one from Painesville, Ohio, and two from Houston, Texas. The competition is described as hospitable and worth attending.

The Miami Sunshine Regatta was held January 6-7, 1951 with ten THISTLES competing in light to moderate winds. National Champion Frank Marquardt competed along with other notable skippers. James "Ding" Schoonmaker's BUMBLE BEE won first place overall with victories in all three races. Complete race results provided.

Report of the Fourth Annual Winter Championships at the 1952 Miami Sunshine Regatta, where eleven THISTLES competed in three races on January 5th and 6th. Chet Tingler won the series on his red-hulled SANDPIPER, with Dick Brainard finishing second and Howard Boston in third place.

Report on the Shreveport Holiday in Dixie Regatta where THISTLE boats competed against other small keelboat classes. Despite bad weather, the THISTLEs performed well, with E.W. Gerloff's JINK winning the regatta.

An announcement of the Dixie Invitational Regatta scheduled for May 30-31 in Atlanta, encouraging out-of-town boats to participate. The event is being moved from the traditional Labor Day date to Memorial Day weekend.

Jim Hocking from Pensacola, Florida announces the "Holiday in Dixie" Regatta scheduled for June 21-27. The regatta is a significant event in the Delta District of the TCA and offers an opportunity for sailors to compete in a competitive but fun atmosphere.

The Atlanta Yacht Club Thistle Fleet 48 held a season-end banquet. The fleet completed 23 official races with ten different first-place winners. N.A. Sinclair led with 189 points, followed by Dan Worley and Jack Beechem. The fleet also hosted the Dixie Invitational Regatta.

Chet Tingler won the Sunshine Regatta in Miami using Omar Right's boat E-CLAN. Eighteen Thistles competed with the largest contingent from Atlanta. Tingler's winning series was 1-2-1 among the top five competitors.

The Knoxville fleet kicks off their racing season in late April with challenging conditions, followed by their second annual regatta in May with twelve entries including visiting boats from Atlanta, Birmingham, Toledo, and Louisville.

Results from the Knoxville Regatta showing place finishes, points totals, and boat numbers across multiple local and visiting competitors from various fleet locations.

Charlie Richardson of Houston won the Shreveport Dixie Regatta May 1-2, taking first place in both races held. The event featured high winds reaching 35 mph, and the third scheduled race was cancelled due to excessive wind.

Photo features from the Atlantic Coast Championships showing action moments and a group portrait of TCA Governing Board members who attended the event.

Bill Timmis dominated the Dixie Invitational Thistle Regatta at Atlanta Yacht Club May 28-29, winning all three races by wide margins with 24 competitors. Frank Allcorn finished second and Walt Bauer third.

Report of the First Annual Mid Winter Regatta sponsored by the Houston Yacht Club on February 11-12, which was divided into eight classes with diverse competitors and challenging weather conditions.

Announcement about the Admiral Farragut Championships, the first year these sailing races have been called by this name. The event will be held at Loudon Lake in Tennessee, near the private Farragut home, attracting sailors from Alabama, Nashville, Memphis, Chattanooga, and Louisville.

Announcement of the Nashville Tennessean's boat regatta at Old Hickory Lake June 15, with details on participation, trophies, and expected classes of competitors.

Announcement of the first regatta at Old Hickory Lake near Nashville scheduled for May 18-19, 1957, highlighting launching facilities and networking opportunities.

Announcement of the Sugar Bowl Regatta hosted by the Southern Yacht Club in New Orleans, scheduled for December 27-28, 1958, with three races planned.

Report on Fleet 45 of the Concord Yacht Club near Knoxville, Tennessee, detailing their Admiral Farragut Championships regatta and noting the success of various skippers and competitive conditions.

The Annual Cotton Carnival regatta was held at McKellar Lake in Memphis, Tennessee on May 10-11, with sixteen Thistles participating in a joint event. Howard Boston won the overall event in a borrowed new boat, while Eugene Walet III and John Martin Jr. finished among the top competitors.

The racing season opened with the Admiral Farragut Championships at Concord Yacht Club near Knoxville, Tennessee on May 3rd and 4th. Despite initial freezing conditions, the event featured excellent organization and weather. Results included race winners and an entertaining regatta atmosphere.

Complete race results table from the Admiral Farragut Championships at Knoxville showing finishes for 13 boats across 5 races with final standings and standard deviations.

The Admiral Farragut Championships for 1959 are scheduled for May 2 and 3 at Fort Loudon Lake at Knoxville, Tennessee, sponsored by Fleet 45 of the Concord Yacht Club. This is described as a great opportunity for those wishing to get their boats in shape for a weekend with good company.

The Memphis Cotton Carnival Regatta has been scheduled for May 9-10, 1959 at McKellar Lake in Memphis, sponsored by the Delta Sailing Club. The Thistle Fleet 72 extends an invitation to all Thistlers to attend and participate, with motel and hotel reservations available.

The eighth annual Dixie Regatta, held by Fleet 48 of the Atlanta Yacht Club on May 30-31, 1959. The event features three race days with Saturday morning races starting at 10:30, with provisions for out-of-town skippers seeking free lodging in privately-owned cabins at the club.

Comprehensive coverage of multiple regattas across the South during May-June 1959, including the Farragut Championships won by Evans Harrell, the Cotton Carnival won by Wheat Cleveland, the Dixie International, and local downwind racing events in various fleets.

The Houston Mid-Winter Regatta in February featured unusual winter conditions with heavy snow and high winds. Cecil Brooks, Eugene George, and Tom Dreyfus competed in difficult weather, with George ultimately placing first overall.

The Ninth Annual Dixie regatta at Crab Orchard Lake near Carbondale, Illinois attracted 26 Thistles. Howard Mead won the series over tough competition from Fontelleu and others, winning the first race easily and winning overall despite challenges from other skilled sailors.

At Crab Orchard Lake near Carbondale, Illinois, John D. Martin won the Egyptian Cup in a three-race series, triumphing over tough competition including Bill Walton and Art Phelps in challenging conditions including a dramatic capsize.

Bill Walton claimed the Admiral Farragut Championships in a traditional Friday night regatta at the Concord Yacht Club near Knoxville, Tennessee, with excellent sailing conditions. Walton's dominant performance over the series established him as the season opener winner, while other sailors competed in multiple races with varying results.

The Delta Sailing Club's annual carnival at McKellar Lake featured races for Thistles and other small boat classes, with Walton and Goldsmith continuing their strong performances. The competing fleets provided strong racing throughout the weekend event.

At the May 27-28 Dixie Regatta hosted by Fleet 48, T.C.A. President Skip Allcorn (897) won in a commanding performance with his crew, while Dave Ortman (1515) and Bob Bauer (528) placed second and third respectively, demonstrating the variety of competitive boat setups in the fleet.

Enough happened during the May 27-28 Dixie Regatta to make it memorable in the event's ten-year history. Fleet 48 hosted the Thistles at the Annolis, Georgia Y.C. on Lake Altoona. Skip Allcorn's U.C.A. team finished strongly with his steady, skillful handling and pristine advantage over competing boats.

The 1961 Spring Regatta at the Shreveport Y.C. in Louisiana featured strong, gusty winds that tested sailor skill, with Gene George taking first place overall and a notable course design innovation showing the challenges of competitive sailing in variable conditions.

Only 3 of 5 races were completed in the Admiral Farragut Regatta in Knoxville due to high winds that stopped racing when the Thistle fleet met at the finish line, with Howard Mead winning on Saturday's points and Dave Minton of Columbus taking trophies.

Only 3 of the 5 races scheduled for the Admiral Farragut Regatta in Knoxville, Tennessee on May 13-14 were sailed. Only 3 competitors won on time limit. Thistles were widely scattered as the event proceeded. The third race was called off after wind prevented boats from racing.

Jimmy Phelps (355) won first place hardware from the Queen of the Cotton Carnival for his 1, 3 finish in the Memphis Cotton Carnival Regatta on McKellar Lake in Memphis, competing against 13 other Thistles in this annual event.

Jimmy Phelps (2855) received first place hardware from the Queen of the Cotton Carnival for his 2, 1, 8 finish in the Memphis Cotton Carnival Regatta. Eight other Thistles participated in the regatta as part of the annual Memphis Cotton Carnival.

Race results from the Houston Midwinter regatta where a three-way tie for first place was decided by coin flip between three competitors.

Race results from the Houston Midwinter regatta showing the final standings with several boats tied at specific point totals, indicating close competition among the competitors.

The annual Cotton Carnival Regatta in Memphis, sponsored by the Delta Sailing Club on May 6-7, will open the big Cotton Carnival celebration and expects 60-70 participating boats.

Announcement that Ft. Loudon Lake in Knoxville, Tennessee has been selected as the 1961 site for the Admiral Farragut Championships, to be held May 13-14.

The Cotton Carnival in Memphis, May 6-7, will be the annual Cotton Carnival Regatta sponsored by the Delta Sailing Club. The regatta expects 60-70 participating boats.

Ft. Loudon Lake in Knoxville, Tennessee has been announced as the 1961 site for the Admiral Farragut Championships. Sponsored by Fleet 45, the regatta will be held May 13 and 14.

Regatta report on the July 4 Regatta where Valerie Champ skipper Hoyt won the annual event in a hotly contested battle with Weil, TCA 1st Vice President Medal Johnson, and other racers.

Race report from the annual Sugar Bowl Regatta held at Lake Pontchartrain in New Orleans. John Martin (boat 876) achieved a perfect 1-1-1 finish to win the event. Also includes results for other Thistle boats in the regatta.

Report of the Sugar Bowl Regatta sailed in December with John Martin winning all three races. The article includes a results table and notes about the event held in late December in New Orleans.

Report on the Admiral Farragut regatta held on the Tennessee River, where Bob Bauer won over intense competition in five races. The Coast Guard and C.G. Auxiliary provided essential river traffic management and safety services throughout the event.

Report on the Memphis Cotton Carnival Regatta held May 5-6 on McKellar Lake, where John D. Martin, Jr. won both races with consistent sailing. The event featured light and variable winds and included a gala riverboat dinner celebration with trophies presented by Queen Julie Bondurant.

A detailed account of the Admiral Farragut race that took place May 12 on the Tennessee River. Bob Bauer won first place hard-ware after a series of races with the old pro Howison and others in shifting breezes. The article describes the challenging race conditions and tactics used by competitors.

A race report from the 1962 Cotton Carnival regatta held on McKellar Lake in Memphis. John D. Martin won the morning and afternoon races, with races won by different skippers. The article details the sailing conditions and results, followed by a scoring table.

Report on the Dixie Sailing Club's second annual Punch Bowl Regatta on Martin Lake near Montgomery, Ohio. Forty-seven boats participated including ten Thistles, with Mead and Caldwell each earning first place finishes in two races.

A report of the Punch Bowl Regatta held on Marlin Lake near Worthington. Two Saturday races were held with moderate winds. The event included various Thistle competitors, with Mead winning first place in the overall standings.

Photographic sequence documenting the dramatic finish of a race at the Admiral Farragut regatta, showing Bob Bauer and Fairclough in close competition approaching the finish line with detailed captions describing the action.

A photo essay with captions showing the exciting finish of the Admiral Farragut race. The images capture Bob Bauer approaching the finish line with Faiclough booming in on port task, and their close competition for the top spots.

Report on the 1962 Dixie Regatta at Guntersville, judged by participants to be the best ever held. Two races were sailed Saturday May 26 with excellent breezes and competition, followed by impressively organized activities.

A report on the 1962 Dixie Regatta judged by all participants to be the best ever held. Two races were sailed Saturday, May 26, with a breeze, and the results are presented in a detailed race table with honors going to various competitors.

Roger Brett of Kansas City won the Last Mark Regatta concluding Fleet No. 105's racing season at Lake Jacomo. Featuring varied weather conditions from 20 knots to calm, with Brett taking first place in the final race.

Roper Brett won the Last Mark Regatta at Lake Jacomo with his boat No. 1481, featuring beautiful weather and close racing with Walton finishing second and other competitors rounding out the results.

The first invitational of Fleet #103 at Port Grove Sailing Club in Oklahoma was held in May, with Larry Haupt winning the series on a small course. The article describes Father David Patrick's conduct, capsizing, self-rescue efforts, and the challenging weather conditions during racing.

The eleventh annual Cotton Carnival Regatta at Memphis, Tennessee hosted competition featuring Thistles alongside other small boat classes. J. D. Martin Jr. won all three races while Gene Allen's boat placed consistently, with close competition throughout the fleet.

The eleventh annual Cotton Carnival Regatta in Memphis, Tennessee featured sixteen Thistles from four states. John D. Martin won a clean sweep of the three races held, taking first place in each race, with Bill Bruce second overall and K. Carpenter third.

The ninth annual Cotton Carnival Regatta, held at McKellar Lake in Memphis, Tennessee, featured competition from four states with three races each day. J. Martin (876) won a clean sweep, taking first place in all three races. Bill Bruce (1182) finished second overall, while a Memphis skipper and others competed for placing positions.

Kaighn Smith of Narbero, Pennsylvania dominated the Dixie Invitational at Lake Alatoona in winning the 11th annual fleet regatta with strong performances across multiple races.

The Dixie Sailing Club of Montgomery, Alabama held its third annual Punch Bowl Regatta in May with wind conditions that tested all competitors. Howard Mead won decisively with consistent performance.

Kaighn Smith of Narberth, Pennsylvania won the 11th annual Dixie Invitational Thistle Regatta at the Atlanta Yacht Club on June 2, sailing a clean sweep with first place in each of the three races.

Kalgh Smith (1241) of Norberth, Florida found success at the 11th annual Dixie Invitational Thistle Regatta at the Atlanta Yacht Club in May. Smith sailed with two first places and won the title. With medium to heavy winds, John Mead of the second place finisher and Stephen C. May in the third position completed the top three.

The Dixie Sailing Club of Montgomery, Alabama held its third annual Punch Bowl Regatta May 25 and 26. Howard Mead won with consistent performances across all three races. Sunday's winds were light with occasional puffs.

The Dixie Sailing Club of Montgomery, Alabama held its third annual Punch Bowl Regatta, May 25 and 26. Saturday races were sailed in light variable winds. Howard Mead (1619) won followed by John Martin (876), Frankie Cleveland (1518), and others. Winds died during the second race Saturday, causing several shifts in standings.

Dave Stein of Montgomery won the first long distance race held by the Dixie Sailing Club, completing the 14-mile course with his wife and two young children aboard. Ten Thistles competed over 8 hours in nearly windless conditions, with Prince Turner and Herb Hager also finishing among the leaders.

Dave Stein of Montgomery won the first long distance race held by the Dixie Sailing Club on March 28, accomplishing the feat with his wife and two young children aboard for the entire 2-hour race. Calm winds and shallow water made navigation challenging, with only a handful of the 21 boats finishing by evening.

The Bottoms-Up Regatta at Shreveport Yacht Club May 3-5 attracted 17 Thistles from multiple districts. John Martin won the regatta after intense competition featuring dramatic capsizes and varied wind conditions, with George Broyles winning the endurance test and Cecil Brooks placing second.

The Delta District Thistlers competed in the Houston Midwinter Regatta February 9 in severe weather with 20-30 mph winds and rough seas causing multiple capsizes. George Broyles won the challenging regatta despite dramatic conditions, with Billy Willis and Cecil Brooks also strong performers in what became a test of seamanship.

The hardy Thistlers of the Delta District competed in the Houston Midwinter Regatta on February 9, braving severe winter weather with winds up to 20-30 mph that caused capsizes and split sails. George Broyles won the regatta despite the harsh conditions that tested both boats and sailors.

Bill Bruce repeated his 1962 victory at the Jackson Yacht Club's Spring Invitational, opening regatta of the season for Dixie skippers. Bruce passed four boats on the final reach to win, with Larry Haupt second, John Martin third, and local skipper Oscar Cassibury fourth.

Bill Bruce repeated his victory from the previous year at the Jackson Yacht Club's Spring Invitational, winning the highly contested opening regatta of the Dixie season. Larry Haupt finished second, John Martin third, and Oscar Cassibry fourth after a close final race.

Larry Haupt of the host club won the Lake Jacomo Sailing Club Labor Day Regatta following with five boats from the Grand Lake, Oklahoma and Fleet and Paul Joy from Hawaii sailing a chartered boat.

Larry Haupt of the Lake Jacomo Sailing Club won the Lake Jacomo Labor Day Regatta with five boats from Hawaii, sailing a chartered boat. The event featured high-quality racing and finishes from various competitors.

Larry Haupt managed a 3/4 point victory over Eugene English in San Angelo, Texas, winning the Lake Jacomo (Kansas City) Last Mark regatta on September 29. The first race was won by Jay Dorniu, and the event proved competitive with close finishes.

Larry Haupt won visitors over Eugene English to win the Last Mark trophy at the Eugene English to win the 1963 event of the San Angelo, Texas sailboat event at Lake Jacomo on September 29.

Thistle Fleet No. 79 of Lake Lanier Sailing Club honored "Sinny" Sinclair for his decades of service to Thistles with the inaugural "Old Goat" Regatta in September. The article describes the regatta held on Lake Lanier and discusses plans for future annual races in Sinclair's honor.

Announcement of the Old Goat Regatta in honor of "Sinny" Sinclair at Lake Lanier Sailing Club in Georgia. Plans a testimonial dinner and multiple races on a fine water course for Thistle sailing.

Report on the Cotton Carnival Regatta on McKellar Lake in Memphis where Ilmar Palm-Leis won first place, with detailed race results and notable competitors from multiple states.

Twenty-eight Thistles from nine states participated in the Cotton Carnival Regatta at Memphis, Tennessee in May. Ilmar Palm-Leis won the overall championship, with various trophy presentations for King and Queen categories. The article details the challenging wind conditions and multiple races held over the weekend.

Detailed race report of a regatta at Shreveport Yacht Club with 162 boats competing, highlighting Roger Brett's victory and describing challenging racing conditions with strategic wind and mark management.

Roger Brett (1481) won the Shreveport Yacht Club race at Cross Lake on May 2-3, a large fleet event with 162 boats including 25 Thistles. The races featured Olympic course configurations and tight competition, with detailed narrative of the sailing conditions and tactical decisions.

Exactly one hundred years after a certain main named Sherman marched past Allatoona on his way to Atlanta and the sea, another Sherman, Ed Sherman Jr., piloted his Thistle around Lake Allatoona to win a regatta with impressive results, using his racing experience from prior seasons.

Ev Harrell won the "Old Goat" regatta in wind and rain conditions at St. Petersburg, with results and commentary on the racing series.

Race report on Ev Harrell's victory in the "Old Goat" Regatta held in wind and rain unfit for man or beast. Harrell made the best of challenging weather to win the first race on Saturday, with Howard Mead finishing in third place and Ev Barrett taking first place on the later race with a sixth place finish.

Report on the Mid-Winter Regatta at Houston Yacht Club February 15-16. Bill Willig won the competition with challenging wind conditions and several capsizes during Saturday's races.

Regatta report from the Houston Mid-Winter Regatta where Bill Willig of Concho Yacht Club won the competition. Details the racing conditions, boat placements, and notable performances by various skippers over the three races.

A race report from the Mid-Winter Regatta at Houston Yacht Club on February 15-16, with Bill Willis of Concho Yacht Club winning first place, while other notable sailors like George Wise and Ge Ed Ory competed in challenging wind conditions.

A brief regatta report from the Fifth Invitational at Lake Hico near Jackson, Mississippi, where John Martin won the competition with results tabulated by boat skipper and placement.

Brief report on the Fifth Invitational Regatta at Lake Hico near Jackson, Mississippi on April 4-5. John Martin from Houston won the event with a clean sweep of all three races.

Report of the Central States Sailing Association Labor Day Regatta at Lake Jacomo outside Kansas City, where Larry Haupt secured victory with a strong showing despite tough competition from inland lake sailors.

Report on the Central States Sailing Association Labor Day Regatta at Lake Jacomo near Kansas City, where Larry Haupt won the competition.

Report on the annual Admiral Farragut Regatta held at Fort Loudon Lake near Cowan. Describes fleet participation and trophy presentations from this central Tennessee sailing event.

Account of the annual Admiral Farragut Mead regatta held at Concord Yacht Club's Thistle Fleet 46, describing the facilities, racing conditions, and the importance of the event to the Thistle community.

Report on the Houston Summer Regatta on Galveston Bay where Kansas City's Larry Haupt and Gene George won. Features results from three courses and twenty boats with strong wind conditions.

Account of the Houston Summer Regatta with a large fleet of 235 boats in racing on three courses, featuring shifting winds and competitive racing among experienced skippers.

Report of the Memphis Cotton Carnival Regatta on McKellar Lake. Llimar Palm-Leis of Decatur won the three-race series with impressive boat handling, commanding the fleet from the opening beat to finish. The regatta featured competitive racing among 27 Thistles.

Report of the 15th Annual Dixie Invitational Regatta held May 23 with 40 boats competing in three-race series. Bill Walton (447) of St. Louis won the regatta convincingly, demonstrating his competitive prowess. The regatta was notable for close finishes and competitive racing.

Report of the Boughton Yacht Club Invitational Regatta held May 8-9 on Ft. Loudon Lake near Knoxville, Tennessee. The series featured three races in extra-light to medium-light air conditions. Boughton's discussion covers the various boats and skippers who competed and their finishing positions.

Report on the Memphis Cotton Carnival Regatta where Palmer-Leis won the championship series on McKellar Lake with strong performance across three races.

Report on the Dixie Invitational Regatta where Palm-Leis and Walton dominated in competitive sailing on the Mississippi River.

A report on Dr. Forest Hutchinson's exceptional performance in the Sugar Bowl Regatta at Jackson, Mississippi, where he led his class and demonstrated strategic sailing to achieve victory.

Report on the Sugar Bowl regatta in Jackson, Mississippi where Thistle sailor F. Hutchinson successfully defended the class honor in a race that became memorable for his determination and problem-solving under pressure.

Regatta report covering two major mid-season competitions: the Houston Yacht Club Mid-Winter regatta won by Roger Brett and the Mid-South Regatta won by John Martin, with detailed race analysis and results.

Regatta report from two sailing events: Roger Brett's victory at Houston Yacht Club Mid-Winter regatta and John Martin's success at the Mid-South Regatta at Grenada, Mississippi, with detailed race results and commentary.

Report from the 34th Annual Mid-Winter Regatta at Alton Lake, St. Louis, where young Pat Allen won the regatta, beating several experienced competitors in light and variable wind conditions.

Regatta report on the Old Goat Regatta held at Lake Lanier, Georgia. Details the presentation of a live goat, affectionately named 'Norris A.', to the winner as part of the competition. Includes race results and boat standings.

Report on the Old Goat Regatta at Lake Lanier, Georgia where Steve May won by mastering the light air conditions and sailing tactics.

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.

Regatta report on the Central-Southern Interdicts championship series where Larry Haupt nearly swept the competition, with detailed race-by-race analysis and final results table.

Race report on the Central Southern Interdisticts regatta at Shreveport, Louisiana. Larry Haupt won the race series with three boats using Thomas sails. Favorable wind conditions and strong competition made for exciting racing with close finishes throughout the event.

Regatta report on the Admiral Farragut Regatta at Ft. Loudon Lake, Tennessee, where the May fleet dominated the series with a gusty first race proving decisive.

Brief race report on the Admiral Farragut Regatta held at Lake, Tennessee in May. Reports winning conditions with sunny skies and wind conditions suitable for racing. Notes the performance of various skippers and provides race results.

Race report of the Houston Mid-Winters regatta where Larry Haupt won with dominant performance, noting the competition included 205 entries across 26 classes and establishing new permanent marks and trophy competitions.

Race report from the Houston Mid-Winters regatta where Larry Haupt (1367) won the trophy with strong performances throughout, with notable finishes from other top skippers including Roger Brett and Billy Willig.

Race report covering the Third Annual Mid-South Regatta at Jackson, Mississippi. Larry Haupt (1367) won, leading over other competitors with strong wind shifts and boat handling. Includes detailed race results showing the standings of top boats and tactical notes about the racing conditions.

Race report from the Third Annual Mid-South Regatta held in Jackson, Mississippi and Memphis, Tennessee. Larry Haupt won the event, with detailed race results and commentary on performances of various competitors.

Race report from the Fourteenth Annual Memphis Cotton Carnival Regatta on McKellar Lake. Describes the starting sequence, wind conditions, and tactical decisions that led to final placements, with detailed race-by-race accounts of boat positioning and notable performances during the event.

Race report from the Fourteenth Annual Memphis Cotton Carnival Regatta held May 7-8. Details multiple races with various winners and describes interesting sailing conditions and tactical situations.

Lake Michigan District Champion Roger Brett beat his ex-clubmate Larry Haupt in Cowan Lake's pewter stein regatta. The Kansas City boat's 3-1-2 was just good enough to counter Haupt's strong performance.

Lake Michigan District Champion Roger Brett beat his close associate and rival Larry Haupt for the Jackson Yacht Club Hospitality Regatta held in October. The event drew 186 Thistle boats across three courses.

Woody Boughton describes the Admiral Farragut Regatta held at Fort Loudon Lake in Knoxville, Tennessee, featuring a fleet of 23 Thistles competing in ideal conditions where National Thistle Class President Howard Mead finished in first place.

George Gish reports on the Cotton Carnival Regatta held May 6-7 at Memphis where Larry Haupt and partner triumphed in three races. The regatta featured challenging weather and showcased strong competitors from the region.

Article about the Admiral Farragut Regatta held at Fort Loudon Lake in Knoxville, Tennessee, where National Thistle Class President David C. Minton won the competition with consistent sailing.

Report on the Cotton Carnival Regatta held in Memphis, Tennessee in May. Larry Haupt won the event sailing from Cincinnati, Ohio and has been registered with the class for many years. The article notes interest in a Thistle fleet in Memphis.

Brief news report with photograph of the winning crew at a regatta in April at Atlanta Yacht Club. First row: Caroline Massey, Lennie Cleveland, Dot Mead. Second row: Beverly Massey, Dave Massey, W. L. Trusty, Howard Mead.

A brief report on a regatta at Atlanta Yacht Club where several skippers competed and placed, with photographs of the winners.

Race report on the 1968 Houston Yacht Club Midwinter Regatta held February 17 and 18 at Galveston Bay with 19 boats competing.

Report on the 1968 Annual Houston Yacht Club Midwinter Regatta held February 17-18 where Middlebrook (1814) won convincingly by taking both race days, with Mac Middlebrook demonstrating strong boat handling and competitive skills in challenging wind conditions.

Gens reports on the Gregory Swills Punchbowl Regatta at the Dixie Sailing Club, highlighting competitive racing at a venue known for attracting sharp southern sailors and the unique circumstances surrounding boat competition and protest resolution.

Report on the Punchbowl Regatta at Dixie Sailing Club where Thistles competed as the largest single class with 82 boats, showcasing sharp sailing and competitive racing from top southern sailors.

Account of the A.Y.C. Dixie Regatta at Lake Allatoona, Georgia, where Ed Sherman of St. Petersburg Yacht Club won, featuring competitive sailing and social events.

Report on the Admiral Farragut regatta at Loudon Lake, Tennessee, featuring three races with competitive results and sailing commentary.

Report on the Dixie Regatta at Lake Allatoosa, Georgia, where Ed Sherman of St. Petersburg Yacht Club competed successfully. The article includes race results and describes the competitive sailing conditions.

Report on the Admiral Farragut Regatta held on Ft. Loudon Lake, Knoxville, Tennessee, for Thistle Fleet #45. The article describes the three-day event and provides race results showing Howard Mead's victory.

Report on the 6th annual 'Old Goat' Regatta at Lake Lanier Sailing Club in Georgia, a tribute to Fleet 19's 'Old Goat.' Jim Weir (1943) won the regatta in light and fluky winds. The trophy recognized the skipper who placed last yet still participated in all races.

Report on the 1968 Hospitality Regatta at Jackson Yacht Club in Mississippi. Massey (1948) and crew won the regatta with expert sailing and tactical positioning. The event was marked by beautiful weather and good competition among Thistles from across the region.

Report on the 104th Weekend Regatta at Lake Norman Sailing Club in North Carolina. Larry Haupt won the series decisively with a 1-1-1 finish, followed by Wood and Boston. Three races were sailed in varying wind conditions from light to brisk.

Report on the 8th annual Old Goat Regatta held September 21-22 at Lake Lanier Sailing Club, Flowery Branch, Georgia, won by Jim Weir with no traditional sailing marks or buoys, instead using natural navigational features.

Report on the Hospitality Regatta at Jackson Yacht Club featuring Massey as overall winner with Percoco second and Larsen third. Highlights the festive atmosphere and excellent weather conditions for racing.

Report on the 104th Weekend regatta held at Lake Norman North Carolina on October 26 and 27, won by Larry Haupt with detailed race analysis and commentary on the series format and sailing conditions.

Young Bill Tumlin (535) convinced the graybeards that there is indeed a "generation gap" by dominating the 12th annual "Admiral Farragut" regatta at Fort Loudon Lake in Knoxville, Tennessee with impressive sailing.

Account of the 12th annual Admiral Farragut regatta at Fort Loudon Lake, where young Bill Tumlin Jr. won the three-race series with his crew from Knoxville, Thistles, beating established sailors including his father and defeating a boat with a centerboard.

Howard Mead won the 18th annual Dixie Regatta at Lake Allatoona, Georgia for the fifth time in the largest Dixie in history with forty-nine boats.

Race results from the Dixie Regatta held at Lake Allatoona, Georgia by the Atlanta Yacht Club.

Report on the 18th annual Dixie Regatta at Lake Allatoona, Georgia, featuring participation from multiple southeastern states with Harold Mead winning for the fifth time in the largest Dixie history with forty boats.

Bill Larsen (2441) took top honors at the Annual Hernando-Desoto (Cotton Carnival) Regatta at Arkabutla Lake, Mississippi on May 3-4 with his crew of Ackerman and Dan Dees from Taylorsville, Illinois.

Race results from the Hernando-Desoto Regatta held at Arkabutla Lake, Mississippi.

Report of the Annual Hernando-Desoto (Cotton Carnival) Regatta at Arkabutla Lake, Mississippi in May, where Bill Larsen and crew Jack Ackerman won while competing against sailors from Memphis Fleet and the Sequential Cotton Carnival.

Report on the Houston Yacht Club Midwinter Regatta, documenting the competition results and sailing conditions where R. Percoco achieved a strong performance.

Detailed race results table from the Houston Yacht Club Midwinter Regatta, listing skipper names, boat numbers, and race finishes across multiple divisions.

Detailed race results from the Houston Yacht Club Midwinter Regatta showing individual race placements and overall finishes.

Report of the 104th Regatta at Carolina Regatta where Larry Haupt won, with details about wind conditions and race standings over the final event in the series.

Report from Great Pumpkin Regatta at Thistle Fleet #110 in Birmingham, where Sam Caldwell won first place. Details include wind conditions and race results with standings for top finishers.

Report from the Hospitality Regatta in Jackson, Mississippi where Sam Caldwell won again, with details about weather, sailing conditions, and final race standings.

Report on the Houston Mid-Winters regatta at Houston Yacht Club with race results and placement tables.

Race report from Houston Mid-Winters regatta where Percoco won a wild and challenging series. Multiple races were held with various winners and Percoco ultimately prevailed despite difficult conditions including troubled starts and equipment issues.

Report on the Old Goat regatta where Buddy Owens won, with race descriptions and competitor standings.

Biographical article celebrating Norris A. Sinclair at age 75, tracing his life and sailing career with Thistles spanning decades. Documents his pioneering role in the Thistle class and his continued participation in Old Goat regattas.

Report of the Old Goat Regatta at Lake Lanier, documenting the record turnout of 58 Thistles from six southeastern states. Details first-place finishes and discusses the history of the regatta's growth.

A race report from the Bagatelle Series regatta on July 23-30 at CYC, where Steigerwald won in light to moderate wind conditions.

Race results table from the Brown Jug regatta held July 8-9, 1972, with detailed skipper standings and placings.

Report of Art Were's victory in the International Old Goats championship held at Cowan Lake, with details on competition and participants.

Report of the annual Old Goat regatta held at Lake Lanier on September 16-17, describing the racing conditions and results across multiple heats.

Report on the Old Goat Regatta held at Lake Lanier Sailing Club in September 15-16, where 67 Thistles competed. Covers the race conditions, results, and notable performances from fleet racers.

The Old Goat Thistle Regatta, named in honor of Burt Boehlert who bought the first Thistle in the Southeast, was held September 27-28 with Brent McKenzie winning. The regatta featured 53 boats with steady but occasionally strong winds and competitive racing throughout the two-day event.

Howard Mead retained possession of the Old Goat trophy with a decisive 11-6 finish at Lake Allatoona. The regatta featured competitive sailing with Saturday providing the tightest racing and Mead prevailing against strong competition from McFadyen and other top sailors.

Report on the Old Goat Thistle Regatta held in September at Miami, where Brent McKenzie took first place. The article describes the challenging conditions and racing throughout the event.

Report of Howard Mead's victory in the International Old Goat regatta at Lake Altamaha, with details about the course, wind conditions, and competitive racing throughout the series.

Report on the First Annual Orange Peel Regatta held in Jacksonville by the Florida Thistle District. Jim Henry won with his consistent performance over two races in varying wind conditions, with Fleet 133 boats participating.

Results of the First Annual Orange Peel Regatta held in Jacksonville at the Florida Yacht Club, with detailed race results and commentary on sailing conditions.

Report on the First Annual Orange Peel Regatta held at Jacksonville, with Jim Henry's victory and discussion of the regatta series across the Southeast.

Regatta report from the Dixie Spring Fling event where T-shirts proclaiming "Just Thistle Dixie 1976" marked the event. Describes the competitive racing, various award winners including special trophies, and highlights of the regatta's civil war theme competition.

Race report from the Red Chevron Event "Just Thistlin' Dixie 1976" regatta held Saturday with multiple race divisions. Johnny Sinclair and Evan Turner dominated their respective divisions in competitive conditions at Dixie.

Report on the Sugar Bowl Regatta hosted by the New Orleans and Southern Yacht Clubs, with Bill Mead winning first place in the prestigious competition held in New Orleans in late December.

Race report of the prestigious Sugar Bowl Regatta held in New Orleans in March, which Thistles race as a class. Bill Mead from Metairie, Louisiana proved most versatile of all Thistles, winning the event with a first place trophy.

Report on the Southeast Spring Series Orange Peel Regatta held at the Harbor Yacht Club in Jacksonville. Henry Mullen achieved a consistent first series victory.

Regatta report from Eau Gallie Yacht Club in Melbourne, Florida where Andy Fox dominated the SE Spring Series with strong finishes across multiple races in various divisions.

Race report on Andy Fox's success sailing his 18-boat fleet at Jacksonville, Florida as part of the Florida Series. Fox dominated the competition on inland waters.

Brief regatta report on the Admiral Farragut championship at Concord Yacht Club in Kentucky, with race results showing finishes and a table of individual skipper performances.

Report on the Admiral Farragut regatta in the Southeast Spring Series. Johnny Sinclair of Atlanta won the competition in challenging wind conditions.

Report on LISC's Old Goat Regatta. Loy Vaughan of Birmingham won the regatta with strong finishes throughout. Comprehensive race results and standings provided.

Report on the Southeastern Spring Series championship won by Johnny Sinclair with two first-place finishes and consistent performance across Admiral Farragut, Dixie, and Orange Peel regattas. Details final standings and competitors' results.

Report of the Southeastern Spring Championship regatta won by Johnny Sinclair, who dominated the Admiral Farragut and Dixie races.

A regatta report on the 1977 Dixie Regatta hosted by the Atlanta Yacht Club, describing the competition, conditions, and results including Andy Fox's first-division victory and Bill Fricker's second-division win.

Report of the 1977 Dixie Regatta won by Andy Fox, detailing competitive sailing conditions and trophy winners across various categories.

Race report of the Farragut Regatta held at Lake Lanier Sailing Club, detailing competition results and highlights of the sailing conditions.

Report of the Doldrums Regatta, a Red Chevron event won by M. Gregory, with race details and final standings.

A regatta report on the Florida Districts held at St. Augustine where Andy Fox dominated the fleet despite challenging conditions, maintaining his lead throughout the series with consistent performances.

A regatta report on the Southeast Spring Series competition where Ev Harrell of Lake Lanier S.C. won the championship by accumulating consistent high finishes across multiple events.

Report of the Lake Lanier S.C.'s Ev Harrell winning the Southeast spring regatta series by scoring well across multiple events.

Report on the Orange Peel regatta won by Andy Fox with detailed race descriptions covering wind and weather conditions. Includes information on Skip's crew performances and other competitors at this southeastern regatta.

Account of Andy Fox's successful performance at the Orange Peel Regatta hosted by the Florida Yacht Club in Jacksonville. The competitive event saw thirty-eight Thistles participate with tactical racing in typical summer Florida conditions.

Report on the Orange Peel regatta held in Jacksonville, Florida, where Andy Fox's consistent 5-3-1 sailing earns him the win in strong breezes and competitive conditions.

Report on the Atlanta Yacht Club Invitational Regatta held on Lake Allatoona, with Howard Mead's victory.

Report on the Dixie Regatta held in Georgia, with Brent McKenzie winning the championship.

Report on the Admiral Farragut Regatta held in early May off Concord Yacht Club, describing challenging weather conditions and top finishes.

Report on the Holiday in Dixie Regatta held in June in the Thistle districts, featuring commentary on race conditions and family participation.

Report on the Preakness sailing series with Pete Hale winning, accompanied by a detailed race results table and article discussing various yacht club participations.

Coverage of the International Old Goat Championship held by the Atlanta Yacht Club featuring racing between old-timer Thistlers from across the country, with detailed results from weekend races.

Report on the International Old Goat Championship regatta with detailed race results and commentary on the competitive sailing.

A race report on the Dixie Regatta featuring Greg Fisher of Columbus, Ohio. The article describes racing conditions, competitors, and final standings with detailed race results.

Report of the Dixie Regatta where Greg Fisher's fleet won with strong performances throughout the three-race series, with results and details about the competitive fleet at Atlanta's Yacht Club.

Humorous race report describing the 1978 Old Goat regatta with vivid descriptions of sailing conditions and social activities among competitors.

Race report of the Great Pumpkin Regatta, a popular fleet event held in Birmingham, Alabama in October. Details the weather conditions, race progression, final standings, and colorful incidents during the competition.

Race report describing the Old Goat regatta where younger skippers demonstrated competitive prowess against more experienced fleet members.

Detailed race report from the Orange Peel regatta, with focus on Sinclair's success. Includes description of sailing conditions and comprehensive race standings.

Report on the Orange Peel Invitational in Jacksonville, Florida where John Evans dominated the competition with expert boat handling and strategy.

A race report on the 8th Orange Peel Regatta held in Jacksonville, Florida, where Andy Fox continued his dominance of southeastern Thistling by winning both Saturday races and the overall competition. Includes final standings with winners and placements.

Race report from the Delta District Circuit Holiday-in-Dixie event held in Shreveport, Louisiana. Describes the competitive racing with race results and highlights of the event.

Regatta report from SESS Dixie Regatta describing the race results with Gorilla Cookies Crumbles Defenders winning and notable competitors' performances.

Regatta report of Admiral Farragut Regatta at Lake Norman, describing the racing results with Russell winning and other competitors' performances.

Report on the annual Hospitality Regatta held in Jackson, Mississippi, which is a unique invitational event allowing various boat types. Describes weather conditions, racing tactics, and the ultimate victory of Larry Wagner with analysis of key competitive moments.

Race report from the 12th annual Florida Citrus Bowl Sailing Regatta in Sanford, describing light and unpredictable wind conditions and the cancellation of most races due to weather.

Russell reports on the Admiral Farragut Regatta held at Fort Loudon Lake in May with light winds. Lake Lanier sailors dominated the competition with David Hartman taking first place, followed by George Ingram and Orren Williams, all from the Atlanta Yacht Club.

Report on the Jubilee Regatta hosted by Fleet 89 and Pensacola Yacht Club, where Brian Koivu won the series with competitors from multiple states competing in a weekend of racing.

Report on the South Atlantic District's Dixie Regatta at Atlanta Yacht Club where Brent McKenzie (395) won with crew Tommy Smith and Steve Burke. The regatta featured challenging wind conditions and was won by Lake Lanier Sailing Club's boat, with detailed information on top finishers and racing conditions.

Report on the eleventh annual Orange Peel Regatta held at the Florida Yacht Club in Jacksonville. Skip Allcorn won the prestigious event through skilled boat handling and tactical wind play, with the regatta featuring challenging tidal and wind conditions typical of Florida sailing.

Report of the Old Goat Regatta hosted by Fleet 79 in Atlanta, featuring numerous Thistlers from the Southeast. Includes race results and notes on outstanding performances by various skippers and crews.

Report of the second annual Wild Turkey regatta held in great sailing conditions at the Jacksonville Rudder Club. Only two boats from outside the fleet were on hand. The first race started at 8-12 knot northeast and ended with Peter Bream leading. Three Cold Cup courses were run by the local harbor, with final results showing competitive racing.

A report on the 14th Annual Orange Peel regatta held in Jacksonville, FL in March 1988, describing the challenging spring conditions, many competitors, and the strong performances of Loy Vaughan and other top finishers in Southeast circuit racing.

A report of the Dixie Regatta Memorial Day weekend at Atlanta Yacht Club, featuring strong performances by Tom Turner, Andy Russell, and Loy Vaughan, with discussion of award presentations and special recognitions for outstanding sailors.

Report on the 17th annual International Old Goat Regatta held at Lake Monroe near Bloomington, Indiana. Old Goats (skippers over 50) sailed Thistles and provided results and commentary on this special competition.

Report on the Cotton Pickin' Regatta held in Memphis where Mahan won, with results and commentary on the event.

Race report from the November 19-20, 1988 Turkey Day Regatta in Houston, with detailed commentary on two race days and a mix of competitive sailing and humorous incidents involving the crew.

Race results from the Dixie Regatta held at the Florida Yacht Club on March 18-19, 1989. Steve Callison (3784) won the regatta in light air conditions with various visiting skippers representing multiple Thistle fleets from the Carolinas and Florida.

Report of the 15th Annual Orange Peel Regatta held at the Florida Yacht Club in Jacksonville on March 18-19, 1989. The event featured diverse wind conditions, competitive racing, and social activities with results showing varied finishes across three races.

April 23-24 event report from Shreveport where a typical summer day weather pattern affected racing. The regatta featured the Second Annual Shreveport Fun Race with competitive racing and various challengers. Race committee kept the event organized despite windy conditions.

Report on the Orange Peel regatta held in Jacksonville, where Steve Gruver took first place with consistent performances in all three races.

Account of the Dixie Regatta held over Memorial Day weekend in Atlanta, featuring fleet racing results and anecdotes from the race committee and competitors.

Pollard reports on the Holiday-in-Dixie Regatta at Shreveport where 85 boats competed. James Moffett and crew dominated the racing, winning the regatta with multiple wins, while other strong competitors finished close behind.

Molitor reports on the 1992 Dixie Regatta held at Atlanta where Loy Vaughan won after strong competition. The regatta is a traditional Southern sailing event with a focus on fleet participation and camaraderie.

Molitor provides a detailed report of the Dixie Regatta at Lake Allatoona, highlighting Bruce King's victory, the competitive racing, and the social activities. She includes complete race results and discusses the excitement of the regatta weekend.

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.

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.

Race report from the Orange Peel Regatta held at the Florida Yacht Club in Jacksonville, with results showing Mark Gise as the overall winner.

Race report from the Cotton Pickin' Regatta held September 25-26, 1993 in Mississippi by the Delta Sailing Association. Details the weather conditions and race results, showing strong competition in a challenging event.

Nancy Molitor provides a detailed account of the 1994 Dixie Regatta held in Atlanta, featuring competitive racing, camaraderie among sailors, and the crowning of Dave Valla as regatta winner with full results and highlights.

A congratulatory notice marking the birth of Elmer Richards' granddaughter Emily Michelle, with a photo of him holding the infant.

The 20th Annual Orange Peel Regatta at the Florida Yacht Club featured competitive racing with Scott Gise securing first place. Strong easterly breezes and wind shifts challenged competitors, resulting in close finishes and varied race performances.

Brief announcement of Atlanta Dixie Regatta results featuring Dave Valla and Ullman Sails advertisement.

Humorous account of the Dead Elvis Regatta sailing narrative with parody song lyrics and race course description.

Enthusiastic account of the Dixie Regatta held at Lake Allatoona on Memorial Day weekend with 75 Thistles competing, featuring party atmosphere alongside competitive racing and unique trophies.

Report of the annual Cotton Pickin' Regatta with race results showing tight competition among the fleet participants.

Overview of the Old Goat Regatta celebrating 18 years, a regatta for older skippers designed to encourage participation from mature sailors in small boat racing.

Report on the Orange Peel Regatta held in Jacksonville, Florida in March 1996. The regatta featured four races at the Florida Yacht Club with varied conditions.

Nancy Molitor humorously reports on the Atlanta Yacht Club's Dixie Regatta, held over the Memorial Day weekend, where the ACOG helped produce the event and the Thistles participated in lively competition.

News about sailing in the Lake area, featuring Jessica Gise winning a pineapple award at Dixie, and Mari Gise winning boat loads of awards. Mentions new sailing couple Jessica and Mark.

Entertaining report on the 1997 Island Time Dixie Regatta with humorous descriptions of the three-day event including pre-race activities, dramatic weather changes, and results, highlighting the festive atmosphere and camaraderie among competing Thistlers.

Report from the 40th Admiral Farragut Regatta at Concord Yacht Club, describing racing conditions and social activities.

Advertisement for the 1998 Dixie Regatta at Atlanta Yacht Club May 23-24, featuring Mardi Gras theme activities and details about registration.

Finefrock reports on the Independence Day Regatta where Ed Duckworth (the "Geezer") won despite tough competition, with the top finishers including both experienced sailors and younger racers.

Nancy Molitor reports on the 1999 Dixie Regatta held over Memorial Day weekend in Atlanta, where 49 Thistlers and crews participated in excellent sailing conditions with memorable social events, including races, parties, and awards celebrating the class community.

Report of the 36th Annual Old Goat Regatta at Lake Lanier. Bryce Dryden won the prestigious event which attracts top competitors from around the country and is considered the predecessor to the International Old Goat Regatta.

A report on the Old Goats Yacht Racing Association Regatta, open to skippers over fifty years old, held at the Hoover Yacht Club in Columbus, Ohio. The article describes the race format and results.

Announcement of the Thistle Fleet 48 Dixie Regatta at the Atlanta Yacht Club, scheduled for May 27-28, 2000. The regatta is presented as a "Gilligan's Island" themed fun-filled weekend of competitive racing and great partying.

Regatta report for the 2000 Dixie Regatta held at Atlanta Yacht Club on Lake Allatoona with 42 Thistles, featuring a Gilligan's Island theme. Rob Spring won overall, with Kyle Finefrock second and Scott Griffin third. Includes race results and commentary on the competition.

A profile of Thistle Fleet 172 in Memphis, which was chartered in 1955 when John Martin's boat arrived. The fleet operates out of Lake Arkabutla, a Corps of Engineers reservoir known as the windiest in the lower Mississippi Valley. The fleet hosts the annual "Cotton Pickin' Regatta" and has produced world-class sailors including Bruce Goldsmith, Larry Klein, and Greg Fisher.

A biographical profile of Elmer Richards, a legendary Thistle sailor and class leader. The article covers his education, professional career as a senior partner in a major engineering firm, extensive involvement in Thistle administration, and remarkable sailing record, including his seventh appearance as National Race Committee Chairman.

The annual Dixie Regatta drew 43 Thistle sailors to Atlanta Yacht Club over Memorial Day Weekend with a stone-age/Flintstone theme. The event featured strong winds, four fleets of competition, and festive costumes, culminating in an exciting Saturday night party and close Sunday racing that determined the winners.

Continuation of the Dixie Regatta report covering the Saturday night party festivities and Sunday racing results, with Andy Lawrence ultimately winning after strong sailing.

The 27th annual Orange Peel Regatta at Florida Yacht Club in Jacksonville attracted 19 Thistles in late March. Featuring challenging variable winds and a social cruise on the St. Johns River, Michael Lenkeit and his crew won with consistent sailing across difficult conditions.

The Larry Klein Memorial match racing event, held as part of Midwinters West, honors world-class sailor Larry Klein. Chris Snow won the single-elimination match racing tournament, with Greg Fisher providing commentary on match racing tactics during the event.

Atlanta Yacht Club's Dixie Regatta celebrates its 50th anniversary at Lake Allatoona with seven junior boats participating and adult racing over two days. Alex Krumdieck and Scott Griffin finish first and second overall, with special trophies including framed prints and vintage 45 rpm records for honorary winners.

Fleet 79 hosted the 39th annual Old Goat Regatta on Lake Lanier in September 2001, attracting 31 Thistles from eight states—the largest turnout in recent memory. Greg Griffin won the regatta with impressive consistency despite difficult shifting conditions across two days of racing.

The Lumberjack Regatta at Tupper Lake, NY featured seventeen boats competing in five races with excellent 12-17 knot winds. John Baker won the regatta in a closely contested battle with Tom Hubbell and Dave Hudson.

The Dixie Regatta at Atlanta Yacht Club transformed the venue into an Australian Outback theme with 48 Thistle boats competing over the Memorial Day weekend. The event featured junior races, tribal challenges, and a flawless third race victory by Will Stout over seven other tight contenders. Both race conditions and social festivities were noted as particularly well-organized despite unusually low water levels.

The Dixie Regatta was held at Atlanta Yacht Club in May with 48 boats sailing under an Australian Outback theme. Will Stout won the regatta sailing his boat MAGIC with crew Shawn Burke, with Jack Finefrock placing second and Greg Griffin placing fourth. The event featured unique launching conditions due to high water levels at Lake Altoona.

The Old Goat Regatta at Lake Lanier Sailing Club in Georgia featured excellent facilities and strong competition with 29 Thistle boats and 39 Optimist boats. Greg Griffin won convincingly, with Mark Reddaway and Suzanne Griffin on his crew. The article details five races across Saturday and Sunday, highlighting wind conditions, key tactical moments, and the successful partnership with USODA to introduce young sailors to the class.

Report on the 45th annual Admiral Farragut regatta and South Atlantic Districts held on Fort Loudon Lake near Knoxville, Tennessee, with race results and commentary on the light wind conditions that presented a challenge to the fleet.

The 46th Admiral Farragut Regatta was held May 10-11 on Fort Loudon Lake near Knoxville, Tennessee with fourteen boats competing in challenging conditions. Vlasta Kunc of CYC won the regatta with 12 points, and the event was marked by an emotional celebration of Peter McCully's life.

A report on the 46th Admiral Farragut Regatta held May 10-11 at Concord Yacht Club on Ft. Loudon Lake near Farragut, Tennessee. Vlasta Kunc won the first race in light 7 mph wind, Loy Vaughn of BSC won race two with excellent wind-shift tactics, and Brad Russell won race three. The regatta was cut short on Sunday when conditions became completely calm, resulting in no racing and an early departure for the fleet.

Michael Lenkeit reports on the 42nd annual Old Goat Regatta held September 11-12 at Lake Lanier Sailing Club, with 34 boats participating. Greg Griffin and Mark Reddaway dominated Saturday's three races with commanding leads, then won again on Sunday with strong finishes to claim the overall title for the fourth consecutive year. Paul Abdullah finished second overall, Michael Lenkeit moved to third, and Scott Griffin and David Reddaway rounded out the top five.

The 2003 Old Salty regatta held at Lake Norman Yacht Club in North Carolina drew 20 boats despite some local scheduling conflicts. Paul Abdullah dominated with three bullets and won the event. The regatta featured competitive racing in 10-15 knot winds and social activities including a Mexican dinner with live acoustic music.

The 29th Annual Orange Peel Regatta was held at Florida Yacht Club in Jacksonville. Twenty boats competed over the weekend in perfect 80-degree weather, with Greg Griffin taking first place, followed by Craig Koschalk in second. The event featured competitive racing, social events, and the traditional Waffle House breakfast.

A humorous, NASCAR-themed regatta held at Lake Allatoona in Atlanta, Georgia during Memorial Day weekend. Fifty-five Thistle competitors participated in a whimsical event featuring costumes, pit crew antics, and race car-themed festivities, with Greg Griffin winning overall.

A report on the 20th annual Cotton Pickin' Regatta at Arkabutla Lake in Mississippi on September 18-19, 2004, featuring favorable weather, competitive racing, and a memorable crew from Russia.

Report on the Orange Peel Regatta held March 18-20, 2005 in Jacksonville, Florida, featuring a Coach TCA clinic, competitive racing, social events, and results from 28 participating boats.

Report on the March 18-20, 2005 Orange Peel regatta at Florida Yacht Club in Jacksonville, featuring 28 boats, a Coach TCA program, racing, and social activities including a trip up the St. Johns River.

A colorful account of Fleet 48's first "Dixie de Mayo" regatta on Memorial Day Weekend at Lake Allatoona, Georgia. With themed decorations, a margarita party, and a festive Mexican-style social event, fifty Thistles competed in three races. Greg Griffin prevailed in a thrilling final race, while the regatta also featured junior racing and numerous awards for notable achievements.

Comprehensive report of the 32nd Annual Orange Peel Regatta at Florida Yacht Club in Jacksonville on March 18-20, 2006. 37 boats from 11 states competed with Mike Ingham winning, Greg Griffin in second, Paul Abdullah third, Scott Griffin fourth, and Skip Dieball fifth. Highlights include coaching sessions, Friday sunset cruise, three Saturday races, Saturday dinner and entertainment, and Sunday's lighter wind racing.

Race results for the Orange Peel Regatta held March 18-20, 2006 at Florida Yacht Club. Mike Ingham won with 12 points, Greg Griffin second with 20 points, Paul Abdullah third with 24 points, Scott Griffin fourth with 24 points, and Skip Dieball fifth with 27 points across five races.

Report on the 44th Old Goat Regatta held September 10-11 at Lake Lanier Sailing Club with 37 boats competing. Greg Griffin dominated the five-race series while all stages of Thistle skipper evolution were represented.

Pirate-themed regatta report from the Dixie Sea Series at Atlanta Yacht Club featuring 55 boats from eight states over Memorial Day Weekend, with detailed race action, social events, and notable performances including a family saga between Jack and Nicole Finefrock.

Report on the 49th Annual Admiral Farragut Regatta at Knoxville, Tennessee on May 6-7, 2006, with 16 boats competing under steady conditions with good social events and close competition.

Report on the 33rd Orange Peel Regatta held at Florida Yacht Club in Jacksonville with 55 boats. Skip Dieball won the regatta, with strong sailing from teams including Mike Ingham and Robby Brown. The article highlights the regatta's Southern hospitality, coaching clinics, and the growth of the Thistle Southern Circuit.

The 44th Annual Old Goat Regatta at Lake Lanier Sailing Club in Atlanta drew 46 Thistle teams from across the Southeast on September 9-10, 2006. Mark Gise and Rob Sweet won the event after light and shifting Saturday conditions and stronger Sunday winds. The weekend featured a popular Friday golf tournament, live bluegrass music Saturday night, and traditional post-race beverages.

Fleet 48 in Atlanta hosted the Rock Lobster Bash in October featuring three on-water Thistle clinics coached by Bryce Dryden, with 17 boats competing in a fleet record. The evening celebration showcased a 65-foot charcoal grill cooking lobster, clams, and mussels, creating a magical atmosphere complete with harvest moon and live entertainment.

The Disco Dixie regatta at Atlanta Yacht Club over Memorial Day weekend drew 68 boats with a 1970s theme, featuring four divisions of racing, a Saturday night disco party, and Brent McKenzie winning overall with consistent 3-4-3 finishes.

Report from the 4.5th Old Goat Regatta at Lake Lanier Sailing Club in Georgia, featuring 37 boats. Greg Griffin won, and the regatta included special awards including the Fastest Old Boat Award for boats over 30 years old.

Report on the Orange Peel Regatta at Florida Yacht Club in Jacksonville with pre-regatta activities and five race-by-race accounts. Paul Abdullah won overall, with Loy Vaughan and Mike Ingham placing second and third.

Colorful narrative account of the 2009 Dixie Regatta in Atlanta with a Western/cowboy theme. Seventy teams competed in excellent wind conditions with entertaining social activities, awards, and competitions. Brad Russell won the regatta with consistent finishes.

Report on the Admiral Farragut Regatta held in Knoxville, Tennessee on May 2-3. Despite wet weather and economic challenges, eleven boats competed in shifty Saturday winds and lighter Sunday conditions. Vlasta Kunc won the regatta with strong performance throughout.

Fleet 79 hosted the 46th Annual Old Goat Regatta at Lake Lanier Sailing Club on September 6-7, 2008. The regatta featured 33 boats, quality awards from sponsors, and a convivial atmosphere with grilled food and socializing.

Fleet 48 hosted the Bell-Bottom Dixie Regatta with a Woodstock-themed party over Memorial Day Weekend. Fifty-six boats from ten states competed with Greg Griffin winning overall. The regatta featured extensive theming with creative costumes, peace decorations, and a Potted Thistle award for the best party participant.

Complete results table from the Bell-Bottom Dixie Regatta featuring 54 entries across three race rounds (1A/1B, 2A/2B, 3A/3B), with Greg Griffin and Mark Reddaway winning overall.

Greg Griffin recounts the 36th Orange Peel Regatta held at the Florida Yacht Club in March 2010, highlighting the coaching clinic, weather challenges with multiple mast breakages, and the historic victory of Kirsten Barton as the first woman to win the Orange Peel Regatta.

Complete race results from the 36th Annual Orange Peel Regatta held March 13-14, 2010 at the Florida Yacht Club, showing placements for 28 boats across three races.

A colorful account of the Voodoo Dixie Regatta held at Atlanta Yacht Club's Fleet 48 over Memorial Day weekend with 60 boats and a theme-party atmosphere. Despite challenging and light winds limiting racing to two incomplete races, the event featured excellent social activities, themed costumes, and junior sailor participation with Kaitlyn Norton winning the junior competition.

Comprehensive coverage of the 37th Annual Orange Peel Regatta held March 25-27, 2011 at The Florida Yacht Club in Jacksonville. Includes social highlights, detailed race reports, and final standings with Mike Ingham winning the regatta.

The Admiral Farragut Regatta was held at Concord Yacht Club in Knoxville, Tennessee on May 14-15, 2016. Saturday featured strong and shifty winds requiring boats to wash out after races, with Scott and Nerissa Griffin leading after three races. Sunday brought lighter, steadier conditions, and the Griffins won the overall regatta by 5 points over Brad Russell and Doug Toney, with Tanner Schultz sailing with his children placing third.

The Bayou Dixie Regatta at Atlanta Yacht Club on May 28-29, 2016, was a massive, themed event with 60 Thistlers from a dozen states. The weekend featured a Cajun/swamp theme with colorful costumes, themed food, and entertainment. A junior fleet of five boats competed, and the main fleet was split into Purple and Green divisions with four sub-fleets. Brad Russell won the overall championship for the second consecutive year, while Brook Hamilton won the Green Fleet. The event emphasized camaraderie and fun alongside competitive racing.

Lake Lanier's annual Old Goat Regatta on September 11-12, 2016 was notable for warmer temperatures than usual and fewer three-person crews than typical. Scott Griffin of Western Carolina Sailing Club won overall with four steady races. The regatta introduced two family-friendly trophies celebrating Thistle sailing's unique family culture, and Lake Lanier Sailing Club members dominated the top ten.

The annual Dixie Regatta at Atlanta Yacht Club over Memorial Day Weekend (May 26-28, 2017) featured a Hawaiian luau theme and attracted 60 boats from across multiple states. Brad Russell won his third consecutive Dixie trophy, with Andy Russell second and Bryce Dryden taking third place. The regatta combined competitive racing with social festivities and family participation.

Race report from the Orange Peel Regatta held March 17-19, 2017 at the Florida Yacht Club in Jacksonville, Florida. Norton describes the weekend with five races in light to moderate winds, including challenging starts and tactical racing. His team of Howard and Kaitlyn had a modest performance but gained valuable racing experience and camaraderie.

The Derby Dixie Regatta at Atlanta Yacht Club over Memorial Day weekend 2018 drew 48 Thistles from seven states for a high-spirited, Derby-themed event. Steve Burke and his twin brother Shawn, sailing for their first time in years, won the regatta with a 4-point total, with Greg Griffin taking second and Mark Gise third.

Charleston Yacht Club hosted the 2018 TCA Southeast Championship June 23-24 with professional race management and coaching opportunities. Paul Abdullah won the regatta, with Matt Fisher second and Greg Griffin third. The event featured excellent facilities and sponsor support.

Report from the 44th Annual Orange Peel Regatta held March 16-18, 2018 at The Florida Yacht Club in Jacksonville, Florida. Thirty-one teams competed, with Greg Griffin taking first place. The event featured Friday tuning clinic, Saturday racing with current challenges, and Sunday racing under favorable conditions.

Reddaway reports on Lake Lanier Sailing Club's Old Goat Regatta, which grew to 32 boats by emphasizing family-friendly atmosphere, junior participation, and promotion efforts. The regatta featured excellent hospitality, live entertainment, and strong junior participation with 14 young sailors competing.

Report on the 44th Championship of Champions Regatta held at Atlanta Yacht Club in October 2018. Bill Draheim and Rod Favela won in the Y-Flyer, with Draheim becoming the sixth two-time winner. Includes details on conditions, racing strategies, and the competitive field of national champions.

Report from the Wild Turkey Regatta at Occonee Sailing & Yacht Club in Georgia with light, shifty wind conditions that made for challenging racing. Only one complete race was held on Saturday and an abandoned race on Sunday, but the fleet enjoyed Thai food, camaraderie, and celebrating birthdays.

A personal account by a young sailor diagnosed with Hodgkins Lymphoma in 2020. Despite fighting cancer and the pandemic, Sexton purchased his first Thistle and documented his restoration project as a therapeutic outlet between chemotherapy treatments. He names the boat "Goat Rodeo" after a maritime term for complete disaster, reflecting the year's tumultuous events.

Lake Lanier Sailing Club hosted the 57th Old Goat Regatta September 12-13, 2020, the first Southeast regatta of the season. The event drew 26 teams from multiple southeastern states and featured strong competitive racing with emphasis on youth participation and boat/gear lending. Greg Griffin won, and exceptional support for junior sailors and new competitors was highlighted.

Report on the May 29-30, 2021 Dixie Regatta held at Atlanta Yacht Club on Lake Allatoona. With 54 boats competing, including 24 from out of town and 13 first-time Dixie attendees, the fleet enjoyed gorgeous weather and competitive racing across three races with different boat groupings. Brad Russell won the regatta with 5 points, and the event featured a 1920s-themed party with a speakeasy stock market trading game.

A comprehensive report on the 2022 Dixie Regatta at Atlanta Yacht Club over Memorial Day weekend. The regatta featured 41 boats celebrating multi-generational Thistle families. Bryce Dryden won the championship after a dramatic final race. The event included a Junior Dixie, family heritage celebrations, and social events centered on a Jimmy Buffett theme.

A first-person account by Bryce Dryden, the 2022 Dixie champion, describing the dramatic final race against Steve and Shawn Burke. The race showcased exceptional tactics, with Dryden's team finding a crucial left puff on the final run that allowed them to overtake the Burkes and secure the regatta victory.

Promotional article inviting Thistle sailors to stay in the Southeast after Nationals in Jacksonville and sail the Dixie regatta one week later at Lake Allatoona near Atlanta, celebrating intergenerational sailing traditions.

Report on the Singing River Regatta held May 6-7, 2023, at Muscle Shoals Sailing Club in Alabama. Van Rogers won with consistent performance, highlighted by a Cinco de Mayo celebration and strong participation from visiting sailors.

Report on the Dixie Regatta held Memorial Day weekend at Atlanta Yacht Club with a German biergarten theme. Greg Griffin won overall with four National Champions competing; Junior Dixie featured several young sailors, and festivities included costumes, German food, and dancing.

Report on the 60th anniversary Old Goat Regatta at Lake Lanier Sailing Club. Wheeler Sutton, new regatta chair, describes the event's goals to attract more boats, younger sailors, and return to normal after COVID. The regatta featured 42 boats (most in a decade), eight wooden boats, and extensive onshore activities including Wheelbarrow Beer and live music.

The Florida Yacht Club announces the 48th Annual Orange Peel Regatta for March 14-16, 2024, in Jacksonville, featuring a series with Mid Winters East and moving races to Friday-Saturday to accommodate long-distance travelers.

Greg Griffin won the 72nd annual Dixie Regatta at Atlanta Yacht Club's "Sailing with the Stars" themed event with 42 boats participating. The regatta featured family racing, a spirited party atmosphere with dancing, and awards for top performers and best party participants.

Greg Griffin and crew David Sinclair won the 8th Annual Singing River Regatta at Muscle Shoals Sailing Club with good participation from all four Fleet #114 boats. The Cinco de Mayo theme featured fajitas and birthday celebrations amidst challenging weather.

Brief announcement of the 48th Annual Orange Peel Regatta on March 14-16, 2024 at The Florida Yacht Club in Jacksonville. Racing will be Friday and Saturday to accommodate long-distance travelers.

Report of the 61st annual Thistle Old Goat Regatta held September 9-10, 2023 at Lake Lanier Yacht Club. Light winds created challenging conditions with large wind shifts throughout the weekend. Greg Griffin, Mark Reddaway, and Gunnison Griffin won with tight competition.

Historical account of the Old Goat Regatta's origins, named after Norris Sinclair ("Sinny"), a legendary Lake Lanier Thistler who was recruited to help start the fleet. The regatta was created to honor his long devotion to southern Thistle sailing.

Extensive report on the 73rd Annual Dixie Regatta held May 24-25 at Atlanta Yacht Club, themed as "Masters Green Jacket Dixie." The report covers Friday night spaghetti dinner, Saturday morning junior races, and competitive Masters racing over two days. Steve Burke won the main event with comprehensive coverage of competition, social events, and volunteer efforts.

Brent Barbehenn's humorous account of the Orange Peel Regatta at the Florida Yacht Club (March 14-15) uses Eagles song references throughout. The regatta attracted 33 boats, more than Midwinters East. Paul Abdullah and crew won decisively, with Greg Griffin's team taking second. The event featured accomplished sailors and new blood, with excellent conditions and hospitality from FYC. Current issues included tidal effects and starting line management.

The 2025 Orange Peel Regatta at Florida Yacht Club in Jacksonville drew 33 boats, a larger turnout than the concurrent Mid Winters East. Five races were completed in good wind conditions. Paul Abdullah's team won with strong performance, followed by Greg Griffin's team in second place. The article notes the presence of multiple class presidents, national champions, and new sailors. It describes the challenges of racing on the tidal St. Johns River and highlights standout racing moments.

Complete results from the Orange Peel Regatta at the Florida Yacht Club. Paul Abdullah's team won with 13 points total, followed by Greg Griffin in second place (20 points) and Brent Barbehenn in third place (31 points). Thirty-three teams competed across five races.

Nancy Sauer describes the Second W. A. Pignolet Memorial Margarita contest held at Nationals, won by Your Mother's Aunt team with a mango beer margarita, with Purple Wayne second and A Touch of Lime third, involving nine creative competing teams.

Report on the 63rd annual Old Goat Regatta held at Lake Lanier Sailing Club on September 6-7, 2025, with 35 boats competing in light and variable winds. Bob McCormack and Michael Carlson won the event with a 2-5 finish, marking Bob's first Old Goat win since 2011. The regatta featured good racing, traditional shore-side festivities, and award of ice cream bars to participants.