Midwest & Great Lakes Regattas

Bob Laughlin, a veteran sailor at Sandusky Sailing Club, won the championship with his boat SVENAULI, which he plans to repaint red and gold. The article includes notes on other Sandusky sailors including Larry Miller, Allen Stroud and his son Dick, and Jud Spore who has developed a new bottom treatment for racing.

Bob Laughlin, an experienced Star skipper, is relocating his boat Svengali to Sandusky for the season, which will increase competition among the Sandusky Thistle fleet and support Jud Spore's efforts to build the local fleet.

The Mentor Harbor Yacht Club fleet's season was divided into summer and fall series, with points combined for overall championship. Larry Valdrip won overall and the summer series in CORONET (No. 103) with 85 points, while Ray McLeod won the fall series and garnered the most first-place finishes.

Organizers are compiling a regatta calendar to help Thistlers plan their sailing year. The Annual Prophite Sweepstakes at T.Y.C. in Toledo is scheduled for June 12-13, the O.I.C.Y.A. Regattas at Chippewa Lake for June 15th, and "Bay Week" for August 10-Thursday, a major I.L.Y.A. sponsored event.

The Sandusky Bay sailors will organize an alternative racing series featuring a three-race format for Thistles, coordinating with their Nationals. The change is made possible through the courtesy of the Interclass Class, allowing sailors to participate in both events. Specific race details and logistics are provided for interested competitors.

News from Thistle Fleet #3 at the Sandusky Sailing Club. The fleet had a good sailing season with regular Wednesday evening and Sunday races. Several boats competed, including Jim Hendrickson's Black Jack No.21, George Britts's Messmuk IV No.31, and others. The club expects additions to the fleet before the next sailing season begins.

The Windsor, Canada Y.C. Regatta was sailed on July 10, 1948 in a twenty mile wind. A.R. Waugaman in JABIWA No. 101 was declared the Thistle Class winner, though further details were not available.

Bill Schwalbert with TW' IMPS No. 40 was the Thistle Class Winner at the Ottawa River Y.C. Regatta.

Cleveland Yachting Club's midsummer regatta on July 30-31 was curtailed on the first day by dangerous conditions but proceeded on Sunday with lighter winds. Jim Hendrickson's BLACK JAC #21 won the single race held.

Report on Sandusky Sailing Club's growth and new member recruitment, with three capable new skippers joining the active fleet, bringing the total to eleven boats.

The Fourth Annual Regatta of the Ohio Inter-Club Yachting Association held June 18-19 was the largest ever held in Ohio. Eighteen Thistles participated in light wind conditions with H.H. Hanson's #103 from Sharon, Pa. winning overall.

Fleet #23 held two races on May 29th and 30th despite being busy with OICYC Regatta planning. Harold Dysert and Bob Fletcher each won one race, and the club received an extensive O.I.C.Y.C. program.

Fleet #3 is taking room reservations for the Lake Erie District Thistle Championship on July 23-24 at Sandusky. The fleet maintains its reputation for well-groomed boats and active competition.

The South Shore Y.C. in Turkey Foot Lake, Ohio invites all classes to their Open Regatta on May 14-15, 1949. Plans are well along for a program of races for all classes with adequate facilities available. Details can be obtained from Clarence P. Crites.

The 4th Annual Regatta of the Ohio Inter-Club Yachting Association will be held June 18-19, 1949 at Mohican Sailing Club in Mansfield, Ohio. Thistles are heavily involved in organizing the event, and the Governor Tom Herbert Cup will be raced for by the Thistle Class.

Sandusky Sailing Club members engage in various maintenance activities on their boats, including the annual dress-up of Jim Hendrickson's BLACK JAC #21 and polishing of Harvey Bennett's GREAT SCOTT #263. Fleet #3 maintains a demanding race schedule including 16 Sunday morning races and other events.

Report of the Leatherlips Regatta held October 21-22 with 22 Thistles participating. Despite light wind conditions, the regatta was well attended with visiting boats taking all honors. GREAT SCOT (Barnett) won first place overall with a score of 59 1/4 points.

Report on the Ohio Inter-Club Yachting Association regatta held at Chippewa Lake on June 16-17, with 15 Thistles participating. Fleet 21 performed particularly well, helping the Leatherips Yacht Club capture the Governor's Trophy.

Announcement of the annual Ohio Inter-Club Yachting Association regatta to be held at Chippewa Lake on June 16-17. The editor expresses hope for strong Thistle Class participation.

A report from John M. Malone, secretary of Fleet No. 31 at Pymatuning Lake in Pennsylvania, detailing the 1951 racing series results and inviting all Thistlers to a July Fourth regatta.

An invitation from the Sandusky Sailing Club THISTLE Fleet to National Nationals contestants to participate in the Nationals and Consolation Series on Lake Erie, August 19-23. Competitors from Atlanta, Lake Erie, Lake Michigan, Niagara Frontier, Chesapeake, Barnegat Bay, and Long Island Sound are expected to participate.

Results of the O.I.C.Y.A. (Ohio Inland Cruising Yacht Association) Regatta held June 21-22 on Atwood Lake in Sherrodsville, Ohio. Howard Boston in MANAWACA No. 111 won decisively in a fleet of 22 Thistles competing in light and shifty winds.

Fleet report from Sandusky Bay describing their completed racing schedule including 12 Sunday races and 8 Wednesday evening races.

Race report noting that Clyde Gump of Fleet 2 won the Icebreaker Series despite challenging conditions and close competition from other boats.

Obituary for Carl Barnett, skipper of GREAT SCOT and Secretary of the Lake Erie District, who died at age 52 on June 17th after a brief illness. He was planning to participate in the upcoming Nationals at Sandusky and will be greatly missed by the sailing community.

William Ortman reports on racing results from the Sandusky Sailing Club's Wednesday Evening Series and Sunday Series, with 12 races in each series. The results table shows standings and scores for multiple THISTLE skippers competing in Sandusky, Ohio.

Bob Adams describes the First Annual Harvest Moon Regatta held on September 15-16 at Atwood Lake near Canton, Ohio. The event featured three races with THISTLE participation, and detailed results show Sandy Douglass sailing PAUKIE (1) as the overall winner, followed by Hank Cowgill and Herm Hanson.

Report of a visit by renowned sailmaker Howard Boston to Atlanta Fleet 48 for the Labor Day Regatta. Boston's excellent crewing ability and knowledge helped several local skippers achieve unexpected race wins. The Bauer brothers dominated the regatta with their boat SWIFT WATER.

Results from the Carl Barnett Memorial Series held August 19-22, 1952 at Sandusky. The series was sailed conjointly with the National Championship, with competitive racing determining the winner by close margins.

Mentor Yacht Club skipper Will Frissell wins the Cleveland Yachting Club's Diamond Jubilee Regatta in FRESNEL, placing first in the first race and second in the Sunday race. Johnny Lovett finished second overall with Charlie Williams third.

Dave Ortman and Ellen Seaman, young Thistle sailors from Sandusky S.C., won the National Junior Championship by capturing the Sears Cup honors at the Cleveland Y.C. in August.

Seventeen boats participated in the Detroit River Fleet's fifth annual Icebreaker Series held at the Bayview Yacht Club on October 18. Clyde Gump won the competition with top finishes in multiple races.

Lake Erie District Secretary Jim Ellis announces the Lake Erie District Sandusky regatta schedule for July 25-26. The three-race series will run concurrently with separate courses and include races on Saturday and Sunday.

Buckeye Lake Yacht Club hosted the Ohio Inter-Club Association Regatta on June 21-22 with two days of Thistle racing. Multiple race results are provided with winners from various clubs, including details on trophy awards and participant boats.

Hendricksen reports on the Sandusky fleet's winter season, noting the return of August Kummerow to racing and new hiking straps installed on the BLACKAC boat.

Sandusky Bay Regatta will be held July 24-25, featuring a three-race series open to all classes with good Thistle participation expected. Social events include free dances and meals.

New event announced by Interlake Fleet of Sandusky Sailing Club: the Interlake Steeplechase, a 17-mile race from Sandusky to Put-In-Bay on August 7, prelude to the Put-In-Bay Regatta August 9-11.

Fleet racing at Sandusky, Ohio concluded successfully with Bill Ortman, Harold Struble, and Dave Ortman taking top honors in the Sunday Morning, Sunday Morning Second Half, and Wednesday Evening series respectively.

Dave Minton won the Put In Bay Steeplechase, a seven-mile race from Sandusky to Put In Bay. The race was introduced for the first time as a prelude to the annual Put In Bay Regatta on August 7. George Butts and Tony Herrmann finished second and third respectively.

Announcement of the official charter of Fleet No. 65 at Lake Cowan Thistle Fleet Club in Ohio. Lists the charter members and their Thistle boat numbers, noting that Richard H. Peake Jr. serves as captain with Marion Gard as fleet secretary.

Announcement of the annual Damfull Regatta to be held at Leatherlips Yacht Club in Columbus, Ohio, drawing entries from five states. Racing scheduled for June 11-12 with details about course and entry information.

Bob Jamison reports on the Windjammer Invitational Regatta held on October 9-10 on the Ohio River near Louisville, Kentucky. Thirteen boats competed in rough conditions with a 20-knot wind, producing memorable moments including a dramatic rescue and several narrow finishes.

W. Nexsen won the Leatherips Yacht Club's invitational regatta on O'Shaughnessy's Reservoir near U-12, taking one-two honors with seventeen Thistles and thirteen Comets competing.

Dave Minton was reelected Fleet Captain of the Thistle Fleet at Leatherlips Yacht Club, with Hap Nelson serving as Fleet Secretary. A regatta is being planned for early June at the club.

Report on the Second Annual Invitational regatta held at Louisville Sailing Club in September with ten boats from multiple states competing. The report notes wind conditions, course management, and competitive results with Bob Jamison and Bob Vance taking top honors.

Report of the Thistle turnout at the Cleveland Yachting Club's Annual Midsummer Regatta. Harvey Busch of Edgewater Y.C. repeated his victory, and Dave Minton performed well with his Nan Too.

Report of the Atwood Yachting Club's victory at the tenth annual Ohio Inter-Club Yachting Association regatta held at Atwood Lake. Six Thistles participated in the three-race series with excellent performances.

Report of the 57th Annual Larchmont Race Week held by the Larchmont Yacht Club with various boat classes competing. Scots' Jack Meyer won the overall competition, with notable performances by other competitors and innovative race management.

By Merritt Giles, Secy of Fleet #31. Fleet #31, sailing on beautiful Pymatuning Reservoir waters in northwestern Pennsylvania, gave their 1955 trophy to a new champion, Warner Giles of New Castle, Pennsylvania, an undergraduate at the University of Colorado. The article describes the competitive racing conditions and standings of the series.

Regatta report from the Sandusky Bay Regatta held August 11-12 on Lake Erie, featuring detailed race-by-race accounts of challenging sailing conditions. Includes race results table and anecdotes from the fleet's experience at this significant Thistle event.

Report on the Leatherips Yacht Club regatta with 63 Thistles competing in the Comets and Penguins divisions. Jim Townsend of Kiser Lake won with several other competitors finishing close behind.

Comprehensive annual report of Cowan Lake Fleet No. 65 covering base location, fleet scoring system, schedule of races (spring/fall series, summer holidays, tri-lake regatta), memberships changes, and leadership elections.

Announcement of the Great Lakes Championships scheduled for August 10-11 in Sandusky, Ohio. Provides details on race format, expected participation, and calendar scheduling.

Fleet 69, the host fleet, welcomed 41 entries to the Naptown Races on September 28-29 in Indianapolis. Visitors came from 8 states for this popular fall event with good weather and active racing.

The fourth annual Ohio Valley Regatta was sponsored by the Louisville Sailing Club and Fleet 47 on the Ohio River October 5 and 6. The results show the winners and point standings across the races.

Report on the Naptown Races held September 27-28 with 47 entries. Walt Bauer's Thistles dominated the event, winning the competition held below the District or National level.

Complete results table from the 1958 Naptown Races held in Indianapolis with 47 entries competing across three races. Detailed finishing positions for all competitors listed.

Report on the Lake Cowan Sailing Association's Thistle Fleet #65, including fleet championship results and participation in regional regattas. George Hills won the third consecutive fleet championship in BRIM. The fleet represented at 10 regattas including the Tri-State Thistle Regatta in June and various regional events.

The annual Dam Full Regatta was held June 14-15 at Leatherlips with variable winds, resulting in Bob Johns winning overall. The regatta featured a steak roast and social activities, with close racing throughout the competition.

The Ohio Inter Club Yachting Association affiliates 11 Ohio clubs that hold an all-class regatta at a different lake each year. Indian Lake, one of Ohio's largest inland lakes, hosted the 1958 event with thousands of boats from various classes, making it one of the worst drifters ever sailed.

Fleet 31 at Pymatuning Yacht Club had a fine racing year in 1957 with spring and summer series. Will Frissell won the Fourth of July Regatta for the fourth consecutive time, and Harry White had an exciting finish catching a vicious gust while jibing.

Cowan Lake's Thistle Regatta was held June 28-29 with Dave Minton of Leatherlips winning with a narrow two-point lead over McCullough. The regatta featured close racing, social activities at the Snow Hill Country Club, and spirited competition.

Fleet news from Acton Lake in Hudson Woods State Park near Oxford, Ohio, reporting on a newly formed Hueston Sailing Association conducting handicap racing with Thistles and regatta held on October 19th.

Report of the Harvest Moon regatta at Atwood Lake near Canton, Ohio, with detailed account of race conditions, leader changes, and dramatic finishes across two days of competition.

The Diamond Jubilee was held September 6-7 near Cassopolis, Michigan as a purely Thistle regatta on the first weekend after Labor Day. Ed Walsh and Marge Walton traveled from New Jersey, and Ed Walsh won the regatta with strong community hospitality and sailing activities.

Complete race results from the Sandusky Sailing Club regatta held July 26-27, featuring 33 participating Thistles representing several classes. The regatta included races in varying wind conditions with Hendricksen ultimately winning the overall competition.

John Root of Atwood won Cowan's June regatta with 90½ points, defeating Bill DeWitt of Indianapolis and Harold Daniel of Cowan. Moderate Saturday winds and strong Sunday conditions produced competitive racing with strong performances from several top skippers.

Will Frissell won the Ohio Inter Club Yachting Association regatta at Atwood Lake on June 20-21, with George Hills second and Bill Ortman third. Light but gusty winds prevailed across two longer Saturday races and a shorter Sunday race.

Peter Bordes won the Dam Full Regatta at Leatherrips Yacht Club in June with wins in consecutive races. A large fleet of 31 boats competed with varied conditions producing close racing and tactical sailing challenges.

Race results and continuation of coverage of the Dam Full Regatta at Leatherrips Yacht Club in June 1959, showing final standings for 40 competitors.

Comprehensive race results and narrative coverage of the Cowan Lake Regatta showing detailed standings for 32 boats across three races with tactical analysis and notable performances.

Detailed race results from the Ohio Interclub Regatta held at Atwood Lake on June 20-21, showing individual race scores and overall points for 16 competing boats.

Continuation of the Ohio Interclub Regatta coverage, discussing the close racing and notable incidents including a buoy room issue and the Highlanders fleet's strong performance.

Results from the Naptown regatta showing leading skippers and their race performances in the competition.

Cowan's annual regatta held June 25-26 was one of the largest, with 47 boats competing including entries from Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio. Skip Boston won the overall series despite challenging light wind conditions that only saw the first race completed on Saturday.

Winds were very agreeable for the annual Thistle Regatta at Naptown. Bill Walton and Howard Boston won the first and second races respectively, with Boston's Walton outmaneuvered and slipped across to finish line first. In the third race, Boston vaulted up from a bad start with good beating and excellent spinnaker work to take first place.

Winds were very agreeable for our annual Thistle Regatta. First place was a contest between Bill Walton (447) and Howard Boston (111). In the first race Saturday, Walton outmaneuvered Boston to slip across the finish line first. In the second race, Walton's first place was never seriously challenged.

Gary Spahr won the Dam Full Regatta at Leatherips Y.C. in Columbus on June 10 with steady sailing across three races, with Richard Peake finishing second and John Procter third in what marked a competitive field of 38 boats.

Sailing his new boat #440 Geo over most in the Annual Dam Full Regatta at Leatherby Y.C. on June 10 in Columbus, Ohio. Walked off with the Han Meyers Memorial Trophy. Rich Peake (1272) from Pittsburgh, took second place and John Proctor (1222) took third.

Jack Wanenmacher, with his famous blue and white sails, put together a 5, 3, 1 combination at the annual Pymatuning regatta on the Ohio-Pennsylvania border. His slender lead through the challenging double triangle course proved insurmountable against the Lightnings and Tiger Cats also participating.

Jack Wanenmacher with his famous blue and white sails won the annual Pymatuning regatta in a dominant performance. Leading from the start with consistent sailing, he rounded the weather mark ahead of competitors and maintained his position through the double triangle course to win decisively.

Photographic coverage of sailing action at the Cowan Lake Invitational Regatta, showing the fleet starting, boats racing with sail details visible, and the committee boat area with activity.

Report of the Cowan Lake Invitational Regatta where Skip Boston sailed a perfect three firsts over a fleet of 47 boats. Boston demonstrated superior sailing technique and boat handling, managing to squeeze out competitors in moderate to heavy wind conditions.

Skip Boston (1111) sailed to a perfect three-first victory over a huge fleet of 47 boats at the annual Cowan Lake Invitational Regatta. Boston demonstrated excellent tactical skill and boat handling throughout the series.

Report on the Hap Nelson Memorial Trophy regatta at Damfull where Marlin Abramson won with a 4, 4, 2 combination. The two Saturday races featured moderate gusty air sailed over a square course, while later races showed varied wind conditions and changing standings.

A report of the Damfull regatta won by Marlin Abramson (924). The article describes the races held on June 8-9 in Columbus, Ohio, with detailed race results and notes about outstanding performances and record finishes.

Sixteen-year-old Spike Boston won the 6th Annual Naptown Thistle Invitational Regatta. A forty-boat fleet from six states competed in two days of races with varying wind conditions, ranging from moderate Saturday winds to six to fifteen mph on Sunday.

Sixteen-year-old Spike Boston, from the Boston Yacht Sail Co. family, competed in the sixth annual Naptown Thistle Invitational Regatta at Indianapolis, finishing near the top of a 40-boat fleet racing in moderate winds.

Balboa Yacht Club held their Navy Day Regatta October 20-21 with Andy Littlejohn winning despite challenging conditions. Minimal wind and complex water conditions frustrated many competitors while Littlejohn navigated to victory.

The Oklahoma Invitational of Fleet #108 was held at Port Grove Sailing Club on October 6-7. Haupf took top honors with a strong start in 15-25 knot winds and self rescue tactics. The second race saw challenging conditions with wind shifts that affected boat placement.

Ken Robbie from Louisville won the Cowan Invitational with commanding sailing and tactical proficiency. The regatta was won by a skipper from Fleet 68 north of Cincinnati for only the eighth time in event history, marking a significant victory.

Ken Robbie from Louisville won the Cowan Invitational by an eight boat margin with two firsts and a third. George Hills placed second after winning the championship in 1962. The fleet competed on Cowan Lake near Cincinnati, Ohio.

Ken Robbie (100) from Louisville put together two firsts and a third to win the Cowan Invitational by an eight-boat margin. This was the first time in a good many years that the event was won by a skipper from a fleet north of Cincinnati. Robbie found his private puff and flipped onto port about fifty yards from the start to ride in an early lead.

Ned Lockwood of Indianapolis won the Hap Nelson Memorial Trophy at the Damfull Regatta at Leatherwood T.C. with three race series victories. The competition featured consistent performance by Lockwood and challenges from strong competitors in varying wind conditions.

Ned Lockwood of Indianapolis won the Hap Nelson Memorial Trophy at the Damfull Regatta at Leatherstone Y.C., topping a fleet of 35 Thistles. Lockwood's light and airy sailing style, combined with his walk-away victory with the Hap Nelson Memorial Trophy, made this one of the most comfortable margins of over five points.

Ned Lockwood (799) of Indianapolis found both first and second place in his first try at winning the Hap Nelson Memorial Trophy at the Damnfull Regatta in Laramyville. Lockwood won by a comfortable margin of over five points. Second place honor went to George Hills (1573), and third to an unspecified skipper with excellent sailing.

Jack Wanenmacher from Cleveland Yacht Club planned off with two decisive victories in heavy air against rugged competition from three districts, though his third race was not sailed due to heavier air on Sunday. Despite close competition, Wanenmacher prevailed in this Sandusky Yacht Club Fall Invitational Regatta.

With high winds, high seas, and a good set of banters, Ted Himsworth won the North Cape V.C. Toledo three-race series in the first major race of the Whiskey Caribbean. The series was highlighted by the challenging conditions and a dramatic finish.

Jack Wanenmacher of Cleveland Yacht Club won the Sandusky Yacht Club Fall Invitational Regatta on September 28-29, 1963, with decisive victories in heavy air competition against rugged opposition from three districts.

In the first race, Ned Lockwood had a good start ahead of Jay Dorniu and prevailed over varied conditions including wind shifts and challenging mark placements. The second race was similar with White beating Boston on the beat, followed by races won by different leaders.

Ned Lockwood won the Naptown to Lockwood race on a twisting course with variable winds. In the first race, Ned was first around the first mark, but eventually lost position before regaining it on the final leg.

The ninth annual Ohio Valley Sailing Regatta was held on October 12 and 13, sponsored by the Louisville Sailing Club. Fleet 47 was captured by Ned Lockwood with strong performances and a quick maneuver with his Dud McHale to beat his competition.

The ninth annual Ohio Valley Sailing Regatta held October 12-13 at Louisville Sailing Club saw Ned Lockwood capture the title with strong performances. Lockwood sailed skillfully despite challenging conditions and competitive fleets seeking front position.

A busted crank incident sparked the creation of an impromptu regatta held on beautiful Lake Peoria in the Illinois Valley. The event was sponsored by Fox Hole Fleet 95 and featured racing that resulted in humorous prizes from a drenched bar.

A new regatta was created spontaneously in October 1963 at the Illinois Valley Yacht Club on Lake Keona, hosted by Fox Hole Fleet 36. Twelve boats competed in two races with Harmer and Pakin taking top honors in the first race and Pakin winning the second race.

Regatta report on the annual Damfull Regatta at Leatherlips YC where the winning Thistle demonstrated superior design and sailing technique with a fleet of over 70 boats competing.

Thistle #1 skippered by PAUKIE led a fleet of 39 around a square course at the annual DAMFULL Regatta at Leatherlips Y.C. June 13 & 14. The article details various skippers' performances and results, including notes about youth sailing and special achievements.

Fleet news article describing the comprehensive year-round program of Cowan Lake Fleet No. 65, which has 41 boats. Details their promotion strategies including skippers instruction meetings, summer sailing instruction for teenagers, and regular regattas.

Fleet news report on Indianapolis Fleet No. 69, highlighting their active racing program with regular weekend events, social activities, and facilities at the Indianapolis Sailing Club.

Report of the Ohio Valley Sailing Championship held at Louisville Sailing Club's 1964 Fall event, with Ned Lockwood defeating a strong field in competitive conditions.

Report on the Pymatuning Yacht Club's Independence Day Regatta where Jack Wanenmacher of Cleveland won the series with a 1-1-2 record across three races, with strong winds of 18-20 mph.

Report of the annual Independence Day Regatta at Pymatuning Yacht Club with Wanenmacher's decisive victory and descriptions of challenging weather and wind conditions.

Report on racing at Cowan Lake where Bobby White dominated the three-race series with consistent first-place finishes. Details wind conditions and Sue Denver's first-place win in an earlier heat.

Report of racing at Cowan Lake with Bobby White's victory and descriptions of challenging weather and shifting wind conditions during the competition.

Report of the Thistle Fleet #65 Invitational Regatta held on Cowan Lake in Ohio, with racing results showing Bill Walton's first-place finish. The event featured three races in consistent wind conditions with various sized fleets participating.

Report of the Leather-Lip Damfull Regatta held on the Scioto River in Columbus, Ohio. Chuck Vorhees won the event in his home club, with the fleet of 51 boats making the river look like a beggar day in the bouchest department. The three-race series was sailed in varying wind conditions.

Report of regatta racing in Indiana where Howard King skippered boat 1808 to victory. The article is written in a casual style, mentioning skippers and their boats from various fleets and noting the competitive nature of the three-race event.

Report on the Erie One-of-a-Kind Regattas and Strickline Hills race. Antique (No. 2) won against other One-of-a-Kind boats in competitive sailing on Lake Cowan.

Report on the Damfull Regatta at Leatherllips on the Scioto River where Chuck Vorhees won in a competitive three-race series.

Report on the Fourth Annual Cowan Lake-Leatherlips Plowing Contest and Sailing Meet held on a blustery Saturday in early April, with wind and weather challenges affecting the races.

Account of the 9th Annual Naptown Regatta hosted by Indianapolis Fleet #89 where Howard King won despite facing challenging conditions and competition.

Regatta report on the Naptown Regatta hosted by Indianapolis Fleet #89 in September. Details Tom Wilson's victory as editor and Bagpipe publisher, breaking a jinx, and describes the competitive racing and course setup.

Report on the Fourth of July three-race holiday regatta at Pymuting Yacht Club where teenager Nils Dailey beat experienced older sailors.

Regatta report on the Pymatuning Yacht Club regatta near Edinboro, Pennsylvania. Describes Nils Dailey's performance in his DILLY DALLY (1399) and other competitive finishes in the four-race series.

Regatta report on the St. Louis Regatta where Jay Dorrin nosed out John Martin in close competition. Describes the challenging conditions and competitive finishes in the multiple races.

Jack Holzaepfel took time off to sail the Damfull Regatta races, tying with Thistler Larry Haupt before winning on a tiebreaker in third race. Most interesting was the boat-to-boat race between Minton and Bob White.

Bill Walton won the Lake Cowan regatta for the second year in a row, enduring unusual invitational sailing with shifty winds. The series was sailed on the Delaware River with slow pace due to light breezes.

Jack Holzaepfel won the annual Damfull Regatta in Columbus, Ohio, tying on points with Thistle president Larry Haupt. Details of the fleet's performance and boat weight comparisons.

Bill Walton won the Lake Cowan Invitational Regatta in Ohio for the second consecutive year, continuing his winning streak in light to moderate winds.

Burnett reports on the Twelfth Annual Ohio Valley Sailing Championship held at Louisville Sailing Club on the Ohio River, where Larry Haupt emerged as champion after a competitive weekend. The article includes race results and details on the various competitors.

Article reporting on the Twelfth Annual Ohio Valley Sailing Championship held on the Ohio River, featuring Haupt's victory and describing the race conditions and fleet performance.

Strehlow reports on the Broken-Crank Regatta held at the Ivy Club in Peoria, Illinois, the last regatta of the Midwest season. Marlin Abramson won the first race, followed by a competitive series with various winners emerging.

Article describing the Broken-Crank Regatta held at the Ivy Club in Peoria, Illinois, where Marlin Abramson won the event, with details of weather conditions and race results.

Photo feature showing multiple shots from sailing action at the Long Island Yacht Club Damfull Regatta, with various boats racing in different conditions.

Meg Harrell reports on the Annual Cowan Lake Regatta where Ficks dominated the event with strong performances and Holzaepfel and Haupt competed closely for the lead positions.

Dave Massey reports on the Birmingham Sailing Club's Open Regatta at Lake Logan Martin where Prince Turner won decisively, with variable wind conditions testing the competitors.

Report on the Cowan Lake Regatta held at Cowan Lake in Ohio. Jerry Ficks won the regatta with consistent performances. The article details a three-lap triangle course and the competitive racing that occurred.

Report on the Birmingham Sailing Club's Open Regatta held on Lake Logan Martin. Prince Turner won the event with strong performances. The article describes the variable winds and the competitive nature of the racing.

Chas. Vorhees reports on the Damfull Thistle Regatta sponsored by Leatherlips Y.C. at the end of June, where the fleet competed in the championship event with tight racing and strategic competition.

Report on the Damfull Thistle Regatta sponsored by Leatherlips Y.C. Thistle Fleet 21. Bob White won the event with consistent performances across the three-race series sailed in variable winds.

Account of the 16th Invitational Ohio Valley Thistle Championship held at Louisville Sailing Club on October 7, featuring Larry Haupt winning with his experienced crew. Competition was intense with boats from nearby fleets and challenging river conditions.

Report on the 16th Invitational Ohio Valley Thistle Championship held at Louisville Sailing Club on October 7-8. Describes racing conditions, winner Larry Haupt's performance, and competitive boats with detailed results.

Reports on the Cowan Lake Invitational won by Rod Glover and Don Heisner's return to Thistle racing at the Mentor Harbor Regatta. Includes race conditions, competition narratives, and detailed results tables.

Comprehensive coverage of the Cape May Thistle Regatta and the Naptown races at Indianapolis. Includes detailed race reports, sailing conditions, and extensive results tables from multiple competitions.

Race report from the Cowan Lake Invitational where Rod Glover won, with detailed account of the first race Mark Gilliland's performance and the competitive nature of the multi-race event.

Race report from the Naptown races at Indianapolis where Ned Lockwood won in variable weather conditions with multiple divisions of races. The article describes sailing tactics, wind shifts, and competitive performance across three races.

Report on the Ohio Valley Sailing Championship Regatta held at the Louisville Sailing Club in October. Richard D. Gallmeyer of Indianapolis, Indiana won with a steady 1-1-3 series, with Ed Duckworth and last year's winner in second and third places respectively.

Report on the Ohio Valley Sailing Championship Regatta held at Louisville Sailing Club on October 12-13, won by Richard D. Gallmeyer of Indianapolis with steady performances across three races, followed by Ed Duckworth and last year's winner.

Bob White (124) won the Damfull Regatta June 7 and 8 over his home course at Leatherlips Yacht Club in Columbus, Ohio, demonstrating consistent sailing with three firsts and securing a new one-minute rule.

Report on Bob White winning the Southern Ohio Racing Circuit (SORC) competition with consistent performance across multiple regattas, establishing himself as a dominant sailor.

Report on Bob White winning two of three races at the Cowan Invitational held June 29th, with other Pewter winners including Mark Gilliland and Rod Glover.

Race results from the Damfull Regatta held at Leatherlips Yacht Club in Columbus, Ohio.

Race results from the Cowan Invitational regatta held at Cowan Lake Sailing Association in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Report on Fourth of July regatta at Pymatuning Lake with 59 boats competing, where Harry White won with a sailboat record, featuring holiday festivities and competitive racing.

Report on Damfull Regatta where Bob White won with light shifting winds and fluke conditions, with detailed results and race analysis.

A report on the Cowan Invitational regatta in Cincinnati where White Knight maintains his competitive position through multiple races. The article details various race tactics and leadership changes throughout the series.

Race report from the Naptown races held on Geist Reservoir in Indianapolis, featuring competitive sailing and Larry Haupt's strong performance.

Report on the Naptown Races at Geist Reservoir where Larry Haupt demonstrated strong sailing skills winning multiple races in the series.

Race report from the Ohio Valley Championship regatta held on the Ohio River at Louisville, featuring competitive sailing and Glover's victory.

Report on the Ohio Valley Championship held on the Ohio River where Glover demonstrated strong sailing skills winning the regatta against tough competition.

Race report from the St. Patrick's Day Regatta where Moldenhauer (No. 2123) won under clear 70-degree skies with low to moderate winds. Russell Pinton placed second followed by others, with various fleet members competing and Thistle Class showing good sailing.

Report on the Sandusky Fall Regatta won by Whit Smith, with detailed race descriptions and competitor performance.

Report on the Hoover Regatta where Bob White won again, continuing his winning ways from the Nationals, with race details and competitor standings.

Report of the Indianapolis Thistle Nautical Regatta at Geist Reservoir where Marlin Abramson won the event in wet, windy conditions with dry clothes, happy hour and dancing following.

Report of Hoover Thistle Fleet's second annual regatta at Reservoir, Columbus, Ohio with detailed race results and commentary on winning tactics.

A race report from the Cowan Lake Invitational where Bob White prevailed, with details on competitive sailing and the outcome.

Report of the Carlyle Sailing Association's annual regatta where Jack Phelps demonstrated his racing skills with victories in competitive sailing weather.

A report on the 8-Ball regatta where the wind conditions were challenging and Gillilan emerged victorious in the competition.

Report on Robert White's sailing performance at Cowan Invitational, detailing weather conditions and competitive racing results.

Report on windy fall racing conditions at Cowan Lake with thirty-nine boats competing and wind conditions affecting boat control and performance.

Report on Bob White's victory at the Hoover Regatta. Clyde Findley sailed the warm, bright, and beautiful weather of Central Ohio in his late summer regatta on September 15. Details race results and sailor standings.

Results and race standings from the Naptown Regatta held in Indianapolis, Indiana on September 22-23, 1973. Detailed sailor standings and race scores provided.

Report on the Berlin Yacht Club regatta where Jack Bauer (3263) won with a perfect 1-1-1 series, competing against strong wind conditions and other accomplished competitors.

Report on the 70th Annual Indiana Governors Cup regatta won by Johnny Sinclair with consistent first-place finishes in both races. The event was hosted by the Bloomington Sailing Club and featured competitive racing.

Report on the 8-Ball Regatta on May 1976 where Andy Barnes emerged winner after holding the lead most of the race. Race results and trophy details included; the regatta involved various skippers and demonstrated competitive racing conditions.

Race report from the 8-Ball Regatta at a top finishers location on 1-2 May 1976. Andy Barnes with his crew competed against other skilled sailors in competitive racing conditions.

Report on the Erie Regatta where Jack Bauer (1463) led a fleet of 21 Thistles in beautiful sunny weather with moderate winds. The first race featured starting challenges and tactical racing, with results documented for all competitors.

Race report from the Erie Regatta where Jack Bauer (3453) emerged victorious. The event featured light and variable wind conditions with typical unstable spring weather across Lake Erie.

Account of the Lake Erie Fall Series where Jack Bauer of Cleveland-based Pythagorean Yacht Club dominated competition with consistent wins across multiple races at various clubs around Lake Erie.

Report on the Lake Erie Fall Championship Regatta at Pymatuning, where Jack Bauer of Cleveland Yacht Club won with consistent performances. Details about the regatta conditions and top finishers.

Report on the Pymatuning Yacht Club regatta where Wally Cross won the event. Describes three races with detailed coverage of wind conditions, mark roundings, and competitive tactics, including a story of Cross winning while dealing with sail maintenance challenges.

Report of the E.E. Districts regatta hosted by the Pymattung Yacht Club held over July 9-11, featuring competitive conditions and detailed race results.

Report of the Pymatuning Yacht Club regatta where Wally Cross (1066) won, followed by Jerry Pignolet (2830) and Jack Klotz (1). Fifty-six Thistles registered for the event.

Report from Gull Hoot regatta where Jack Bauer dominated in cold weather sailing with multiple race victories and strong performances.

A regatta report about Jack Bauer's victory at the Chillout regatta featuring race results and details about wind and weather conditions.

Report on 20th Annual Naptown Regatta at Indianapolis Sailing Club with Lynn Nye's dominant performance and varied wind conditions.

A regatta report on the Indianapolis Sailing Club's 20th Annual Naptown Regatta with wind conditions and race results from multiple Thistle skippers.

A regatta report on the 1977 Cowan Lake Regatta where Mark Gilliland won for the first time. The report includes observations on weather and sailing conditions, as well as detailed race results.

Report of the 1977 Cowan Lake Regatta in Ohio, highlighting Mark Gilliland's victory and the competitive conditions in the Midwinters, Nationals, and District Championships.

A regatta report on the Mentor Harbor Yacht Club Annual Regatta where Bob White won after a competitive series involving various Lake Erie sailors. The report includes detailed race commentary and final results.

Report of the Mentor Harbor Yacht Club regatta won by Bob White, with detailed race coverage and tactical analysis of the sailing conditions.

Report on the 8-Ball Regatta at Indianapolis Sailing Club where Howdy King won decisively. The article includes detailed race results and final standings showing King's strong performance across all races.

Report on the King 8-Ball Regatta held over the last weekend of April, featuring sharp sailing conditions and a pencil sharpener in the form of an 8-Ball for the Sharper old boat.

Report on the Naptown Regatta in Indianapolis where Champ Glover won the competition. Details the four-division racing structure and describes race conditions with wind challenges and strategic sailing.

Report on the Cowan Regatta in a fiasco race with challenging weather conditions and unusual tactics. Details the race dynamics and includes updated Bagpipe deadlines and envelope addressing information.

Report on Pymatuning Yacht Club regatta where Bauer dominated the competition. Includes race results and information about upcoming racing opportunities.

Report on the 7th annual 8-Ball Regatta held at Indianapolis Sailing Club, with results and race summaries.

Report on the Berlin Yacht Club's annual regatta held in June featuring 19 Thistles competing in three races on Lake St. Clair.

A regatta report from the Labor Day Regatta at Palo Alto where Phyllis Godfrey won decisively with strong performances across three races.

Coverage of the Lake Erie East Fall Series with results from multiple yacht clubs, highlighting Jack Bauer's overall series victory and placement results from six clubs over the fall season.

Report on the Lake Erie East Fall Series regatta with results from various Thistle fleet divisions at Turkeyfoot Lake.

Race coverage of the Wurstfest regatta at Lake Canyon, Texas, highlighting Jim Kincaid's victory and the unique sailing conditions in San Antonio's lake.

Report on the Wurstfest regatta in Canyon, Texas where Jim Kincaid won with excellent wind conditions over the weekend.

Report on Mark Gilliland's strong performance at Cowan Lake Thistle Regatta in Ohio. His consistent racing and strategic sailing helped him secure victory in difficult wind conditions.

Detailed narrative of the Cowan Lake Thistle Regatta where Mark Gilliland and crew achieved first overall after a series of competitive races.

Robert Duncan reports on the Cowan Lake regatta where Mark Gilliland dominated the competition with excellent sailing across all races. Article includes detailed race analysis and skipper standings.

A regatta report on the Berlin Yacht Club invitational regatta won by Paul Wood (1815), describing wind conditions, race results, and final standings. Includes technical details about wind shifts and crew performance.

A race report on the Eight-Ball Regatta at Geist Reservoir, Indianapolis, describing wind conditions and final race results with detailed standings.

Report of the Berlin Invitational Regatta held on Holden Lake near Columbus, Ohio, where Paul Wood won the event over a fleet of 93 boats in varied wind conditions, with detailed race results.

Report of the Eight-Ball Regatta at Geist Reservoir where Greg Fisher's consistent performance secured victory in variable wind conditions, with comprehensive race results.

Regatta report covering racing at Peoria with Sandy Rapp taking victory despite various boat and equipment challenges encountered during the competition.

Report of Labor Day regatta at Palo YC where Phyllis Godfrey and team demonstrated consistent performance across races, showing growth in a competitive sailing series.

Race report of the Gilman Cup regatta showing competitive conditions and results, with humorous description of on-water events and social activities.

Race report of the Gilman Cup regatta won by Bob Ball with crew, featuring competitive racing and detailed standings with multiple competitors.

Race report focusing on Bob Ball's performance in the Sun Coast Series. Describes his commanding performance and the final standings of top competitors.

Report on the LEE fall series regatta at Berlin Yacht Club, won by Dick Lilly with detailed race results and trophy information.

Report from the first of the LEE fall series regattas held at Berlin Yacht Club featuring 16 Thistle boats competing in moderate conditions with Dick Lilly and wife Jo Ann taking first place.

Report of Cowan regatta won by Mark Gilliland with detailed race results and narrative description of the competitive conditions and outcomes.

Report from Cowan, Ontario regatta where the Gilliland family dominated, with Mark Gilliland (2995) taking first place and his brothers Tom (1889) and Jay (3088) also placing among the top finishers.

Report on Pymatuning Yacht Club's Independence Day regatta won by Jack Bauer with detailed race descriptions and results, plus announcement of Used Boat Clearing House service.

Report from Pymatuning Yacht Club's Independence Day regatta where Jack Bauer and crew dominated with consistent performances across the two-race series.

Technical analysis of wind and water conditions at Sandusky Bay prepared for the 1981 Nationals. Includes detailed wind data, thermal effects, sailing characteristics, and wave action information compiled from weather stations in the area.

Report on the Lake Erie East Districts Championship at Edgewater Yacht Club with Jack Bauer winning and detailed race results.

Report on the Sandusky Thistle Potluck Challenge regatta where Sandy Blome emerged as the winner.

Report on the 1984 Lake Erie East Fall Series where 98 boats competed in nine regattas. Jack Bauer dominated the series with a perfect first place, with John Lovett in second place overall.

Report on the Indianapolis Naptown Regatta hosted by Thistle Fleet 69 on Geist Reservoir, featuring four tight races with less than a 3.25-point spread over all races and Dick Otter emerging as winner.

Report on the Michiana District Event 8 Ball Regatta where Blair Dryden won in challenging conditions. The fleet sailed from April 27-28 at Indianapolis Sailing Club with mild weather and shifting winds, requiring careful boat handling and tactical decisions.

Report of the 1985 Naptown Regatta held with thirty-one Thistles from five states gathering for festivities and competition. Weather was superb and competitive. Bruce Dryden won after leading initial races, with Dick Otter and local skippers placing highly.

Comprehensive report of the 1987 National Championships held at Sandusky Sailing Club featuring 107 boats, detailed race results across three divisions, and commentary on the sailing conditions and competition.

Report from the Wild Turkey Regatta held October 30-31, 1987 at an unspecified location with moderate to strong winds. The regatta featured competitive racing with varied results across multiple races, including results for both qualifying and non-qualifying boats.

A detailed report of the Eight Ball Regatta held at Indianapolis Sailing Club on April 23-24, 1988, describing the challenging wind conditions, race results, and the experiences of various sailors and families who participated in this major regatta event.

Multiple top Thistle skippers from the 1987 Nationals comment on their tuning and sailing approaches for the challenging Sandusky conditions. Comments cover general success factors, starting tactics, boat speed, teamwork, and conservative tactics.

An announcement for the 1988 8 Ball Regatta to be held April 23-24 at Geist Lake, Indianapolis, Indiana, with competitive racing and local hospitality information.

A race report from the 31st Annual Naptown Regatta held September 26-27, 1987 at Geist Lake, where Fleet #69's Dick Tarr won in light winds with competitive racing throughout.

Tim Graul reports on Peter Dickinson's impressive performance at the 1987 Sturgeon Bay Fall Regatta, where he won multiple races in varying conditions.

Detailed race report from the Eight Ball Regatta hosted by Fleet #69. The regatta attracted visiting skippers from multiple Thistle fleets across the Midwest and featured two days of racing with varying wind conditions and competitive finishes. Specific race narratives and final standings are included.

October 15-16, 1988 regatta at Lake Monroe, Bloomington, Indiana where 15 Thistles competed in light to variable wind conditions. Dick Tarr dominated the competition with consistent finishes while weather and tide variations challenged competitors.

Report on the 1989 Damful Regatta held at Leatherlips Yacht Club in Columbus, Ohio, with race results and details about wind conditions and sailing quality.

Announcement of the Eight-Ball Regatta hosted by Indianapolis Sailing Club and Thistle Fleet #69, scheduled for April 21-22, 1990, at Lake Erie West as a Spring Series Regatta event.

Report on the 1989 Naptown Regatta at Geist Lake, Indiana, where Fleet 69's Bruce King won his second consecutive regatta victory, with detailed race results and descriptions.

Bryce Dryden, formerly from Cleveland, returns to I.S.C. to win the 8-Ball Regatta held in cold, rainy weather with 37 boats competing. The article details the racing over three days with Dryden finishing first overall, followed by Brian Pace and Tom Hubbell, with multiple race-by-race results and finisher information.

Report on the Damfull Regatta held at Leatherslips Yacht Club in Columbus, Ohio, which was a great success with beautiful Saturday weather and lighter Sunday winds. The article describes three races with varying wind conditions and sailing quality, emphasizing the fun and social atmosphere enjoyed by all participants.

Report on the Great Pond Championship at Cowan Lake with 23 boats turning out on June 15 for the first race. The article describes challenging weather including thunderstorms, camping conditions, and dining arrangements, with emphasis on the social and family-friendly aspects of the event alongside the racing competition.

Information about upcoming October regattas, including the Crescent Sail Yacht Club's annual icebreaker on Lake St. Clair and the Mint Julep Cup at Louisville. Details about past winners, lodging, and participation opportunities are provided.

Lawrence reports on the Mohican Rendezvous held in June at Charles Mills Reservoir in Ohio. Fleet 23 members hosted an excellent regatta with good food and racing, with Lawrence and Jones competing closely throughout.

Lawrence reports on the Cowan Lake Great Pond Championship where 20 boats competed with cool temperatures and good wind. Clover won the championship with consistent performances, followed by Lawrence and Millholland.

Report on the 35th annual Naptown Regatta in Indianapolis with 32 registered skippers and good racing conditions over two days. Paul Dovey led the first day, but Sunday weather changes shifted positions throughout the fleet.

Report on the third annual IBYC Broken Crank Regatta held in Springfield, Illinois where Bill Larson won consistently by placing second in each race. The unique regatta awards trophies designed by hand-crafted wooden mast sections and broken cranks.

Race report from the 20th Annual 8 Ball Regatta held in Indianapolis with detailed race results table showing skipper names, boat numbers, and finishing positions across seven races. Notes describe the weather conditions, successful racing, and social activities.

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.

Richard Bartz reports on the Damful Regatta at Leatherlisp Yacht Club in Ohio where Kit Holzaepfel achieved consistent results and won the regatta, with special awards given to multiple winning teams and special categories.

A report on the Cowan Lake Regatta held in Ohio near Cincinnati on June 19-20, 1993, featuring eight Thistles racing in excellent wind conditions with Bob France and his team winning the B Fleet overall and other skippers finishing well.

Race report on the 1994 8-Ball regatta featuring detailed results table and commentary on racing conditions at Broad Ripple Dance Club.

Historical account of Thistle Fleet 65 at Cowan Lake, Ohio, celebrating its 40-year existence including notable sailors like Olympic medalists and past championship winners.

Report of the annual Naptown Regatta in Indianapolis with race results and commentary on the competition between top racers.

Report of the 1994 Fall Blowhard Regatta at Cowan Lake with results showing Geisert's victory in challenging wind conditions.

Detailed schedule of events for the 50th Anniversary celebration regatta weekend in Cleveland, August 3-6, 1995, including registration, racing, social activities, and ceremonies.

Report on the annual Damful Regatta hosted by Thistle Fleet 21 at Leatherliips Yacht Club in Columbus, Ohio. Features race results and descriptions of three races sailed in good conditions.

A report on the Glimmerglass Regatta held in Cooperstown, New York in September 1995, featuring Doc Gates as the winner and a description of challenging racing conditions.

Race report of the 1996 Damful Regatta at Leatherllips Yacht Club in Columbus, Ohio, where Tim Boucher dominated with consistent finishes throughout the five races.

Report of the Twomay Cup Regatta at Smithville Lake where Paul Jewell won the trophy, followed by discussion of his competitive sailing career and accomplishments.

Report of the Great Pond Championship regatta at Cowan Lake, Ohio where Bruce Busbey won with consistent performances throughout the weekend's racing.

Report on the Great Pond Championship held in Kansas during September, celebrating the 40th anniversary of Cowan Lake's Thistle Fleet 65, featuring race results and social activities.

A humorous account of the Blowhard Regatta in Cincinnati featuring unexpected weather, racing in challenging wind conditions, and the social aspects of the event including food and costumes.

Report on the Lake Erie West District Championship where Kit Holzaepfel triumphed over Tim Boucher in competitive sailing conditions. Busby describes the weekend's challenging light-air racing and humorous post-race festivities including a guacamole-themed contest.

Justin Busbey reports on the Blowhard Regatta at Cowan Lake in Cincinnati, where Art Zur Muhlen won with consistent seconds, followed by John Bright and Bruce Busbey in third place.

Race report from the 1998 LEW Spring Series Eight Ball Regatta held in Indianapolis with 30 boats competing. Describes challenging wind conditions on both days and highlights the dominant performance of Sjoerd-Jan Vanderhorst.

Report of the Damful Regatta held at Leatherips Yacht Club in Columbus in May, where Kit Holzaepfel demonstrated competitive sailing skills with excellent starts and consistent finishes despite challenging conditions and wind variations.

Report on the 2000 Damful Regatta held May 13 at Leatherlips Yacht Club, Columbus, Ohio, with 20 boats competing. Tim Boucher won overall with consistent performance throughout the series, followed by Tom Hubbell and Noel Thurber.

Pymatuning Yacht Club hosted its annual Independence Day Regatta on July 1-2 on Pymatuning Reservoir on the Ohio/Pennsylvania border. Jack Bauer won the regatta with a dominant performance, followed by Steve White in second and Jack Finefrock in third. The event featured a Friday night welcome party and a Saturday night celebration with music and dancing.

Holder reports on the 45th annual Mint Julep Cup regatta in Louisville in October, which faced persistent rain throughout the weekend. Despite poor visibility and wet conditions, 17 skippers competed in light winds on the Ohio River. John Bright won the series, with Michael Larrison earning his first regatta trophy and Greg Deaves competing after arriving late.

Jones reports on the Hoover Thistle Regatta held September 11-12 in Ohio with 27 boats competing. Kit Holzaepfel won convincingly, demonstrating strong boat handling throughout. The article includes race-by-race descriptions and a detailed finishing results table.

Report on the 35th (or so) 8 Ball Regatta held April 15-16 with 36 boats from 5 states. Bruce King won convincingly, with Andy McDonald second. The report highlights positive aspects of the regatta including participation of junior skippers, past and present officers, strong mentoring, hand-made trophies, and notably strong attendance and engagement of junior sailors.

A historical profile of Fleet 69 at Indianapolis Sailing Club, established in 1955 as one of four founding classes. The fleet has hosted major regattas including the 8-Ball and Naptown Races, and has produced several national champions.

Report on the 30th annual 8-Ball Regatta hosted by Indianapolis Sailing Club in April, with 26 boats participating in five races. Jack Finefrock won by a single point over Andy McDonald and Bruce King.

Complete race results for the Pymatuning Domin Memorial regatta held September 15-16, 2001 in Jamestown, Pennsylvania.

Announcement for the Indianapolis Sailing Club's 8-Ball Regatta scheduled for April 21-22. Highlights racing format, social activities, camping facilities, childcare, and special junior teams incentives.

The 8-Ball regatta in Indianapolis featured past National champion Bruce King winning with four bullets in eight races. With 37 boats and varied wind conditions, the regatta served as preparation for larger events. The article details race conditions and highlights several strong performers, with results showing diverse geographic participation.

The 8-Ball regatta in Indianapolis was won by Bruce King with crew Mark Makielski and Erin Scherer, capturing four bullets in eight races. The event drew 37 boats and served as a spring tune-up for Lake Erie sailors preparing for Midwinters.

Finefrock reports on the Pymatuning Yacht Club Independence Day Regatta, highlighting the unusually strong youth participation with 29 boats competing and nearly every boat carrying sailors 25 or under. Winners included Blair Dryden with Mary McNitt and Nicole Finefrock in first place, Jack Bauer second, and Jack Finefrock third. The article emphasizes the promising youth movement in Thistling.

The Atwood Harvest Moon Regatta on September 7-8 in Delroy, Ohio features pre-placed buoys on the meandering Atwood Lake and a famous cocktail party. With three light-air races across Saturday and Sunday, Jack Finefrock and crew won, followed by the Bauer boat in second and Dave Bloomberg/Ben Craig in third.

The Pymatuning Dornin Memorial Regatta on September 14-15 near Jamestown, PA was hampered by threatening thunderstorms but the race committee managed three good races on Saturday. Jack Finefrock won the regatta and the sole Sunday race, ahead of Jack Bauer and others competing in variable wind conditions.

The Naptown Regatta on September 28-29 in Indianapolis was hosted by Indianapolis Sailing Club fleet 69 for the 45th year and marked the first inclusion in the Lake Erie Fall Series. Steve and Rachel Lavender dominated the 17-boat fleet winning every race, with Dave and Janet Valla finishing second overall.

A report on the 2004 Damfull Regatta held May 15-16 at Leatherlips Yacht Club in Columbus, Ohio. Jack Finefrock won overall for the second regatta in a row, followed by Kit Holzaepfel, Tim Boucher, Steve Lavender, and Clark Wade in the trophy positions. The event featured excellent spring conditions with good wind on Saturday and lighter conditions on Sunday. Kevin Tschantz won the junior division, continuing the Lake Erie Spring Series' impressive string of windy events.

Report on the 2004 Berlin Annual Regatta on Berlin Reservoir on June 19-20, featuring thirteen Thistles and forty-eight boats total across multiple classes. Rob Spring won overall, followed by Nicole Finefrock and Kyle Finefrock, with detailed racing narratives and a lively evening social event.

The Thistle 8-Ball Regatta was held at Geist Reservoir in Indianapolis on April 24-25, 2004, with 31 boats competing. Bruce King won the event with consistent performance, followed by Blair Dryden in second place.

Held at Pymatuning Yacht Club on the Pennsylvania-Ohio border on Independence Day weekend, this regatta featured 36 Thistles competing in a "feast or famine" weather scenario. Saturday had no wind while Sunday brought perfect 10-25 knot winds, with Jack Finefrock winning overall.

Pat Brubaker reports on the 37-boat Pymatuning 4th of July Regatta with fickle winds and successful racing. Skip Dieball, Paul Abdullah, and Kyle Finefrock took the top three spots, reflecting a resurgence of the Thistle fleet at this traditional venue.

Mike McBride and George Little recount their journey to and experience at Pymatuning, detailing the scenic beauty of the lake, the welcoming community, and humorous anecdotes about the sailing and festivities over the July 4th weekend.

The 49th Annual Berlin Yacht Club Regatta featured nine Thistles competing against Highlanders, Flying Scots, and Sunfish. Junior sailor Megan Keyser made her skippering debut, while the regatta showcased a legendary rivalry between Jack Bauer and Jack Finefrock that had spanned three decades.

The 50th annual Berlin Invitational Regatta was held June 17-18 with 24 Thistles competing among 54 total boats from six classes. Steve White won the championship in challenging conditions that ranged from pleasant Saturday winds to survival conditions on Sunday.

Report from the 50+ year old Atwood Harvest Moon regatta held September 10-11, which featured four races including a historic first - running races from the on-shore race shanty and offering race three on Saturday.

Report on Fleet 65's fall regatta and chili cook-off held September 14-15 at Cowan Lake, Ohio with 13 boats competing. Light winds on Friday gave way to no wind on Sunday, but sailors enjoyed excellent conditions on Saturday.

Report on the 2005 Domin Memorial Thistle Fall Regatta at Pymatuning Yacht Club featuring new course formats. Heavy fog and no wind on Sunday prevented the fifth race, but Skip Dieball dominated with four bullets.

Report on the Indianapolis Sailing Club's 2006 8-Ball regatta featuring 25 teams competing in 10 races with strong, gusty winds. Wes and Ann Harnish topped the field with consistent performances throughout the weekend.

The annual 8-Ball regatta at Indianapolis Sailing Club drew 29 boats with unseasonal warmth and light winds on Saturday, improving wind on Sunday, with Bruce King's team winning overall followed by Andrews/Rhodes and Glover.

Report on the 2007 Berlin Invitational regatta in Ohio where Karl Felger won with crew Ben Mercer and Brooke Banning, recognizing the importance of world-class crew work in competitive sailing.

Information about three spring regattas organized by Ohio Thistle fleets: the Mean Green Regatta at Buckeye Lake Yacht Club, the Wet Your Thistle Regatta at Hoover Sailing Club, and the Damfull Regatta at Leatherlips Yacht Club, held April 26 - May 18, 2008.

The Berlin Invitational Regatta on June 14-15 featured varied weather conditions with thunderstorms on Friday and oscillating winds on Saturday. Nicole Shedden won first place, Jack Finefrock took second, and Andy Gunkier third. The regatta included four races and a festive dinner with square dancing.

Island Bay Yacht Club in Springfield, Illinois hosted three regattas in one on June 21-22: a JY-15 and Thistle Invitational, the Lake Michigan districts, and the Mid-America districts. IBYC's race committee successfully managed two fleets on a single course. Craig Koschalk won the overall championship.

Report on Thistle Fleet 69's Naptown Regatta held September 27, 2008 at Indianapolis Sailing Club on Geist Reservoir. Nine boats competed in four races on Saturday and one on Sunday, with Tyler Andrews winning overall.

Steve Lavender humorously reports on the 2008 Blow Hard Regatta at Cowan Lake, framing the event as a quiz about why it was excellent. The regatta featured perfect sailing conditions in light to moderate wind, excellent hospitality including a chili cook-off, live music, inflatable waterslide for kids, and camping facilities. Steve Lavender dominated the series with 8 points, followed by Doug Fisher in second. The article emphasizes the event's social elements as much as the racing.

Report on the Independence Day Regatta at Pymatuning Yacht Club in Ohio, where 41 Thistles and numerous other boats competed. The event featured three races with challenging wind conditions, excellent food and entertainment, and a festive party. Brent Barbehenn dominated the series.

The newly renamed Jack Bauer Memorial Lake Erie Districts (merging East and West) at Berlin Yacht Club saw exceptional youth participation with 50% of the 37 entries skippered by sailors under 30. Tom Hubble won with consistent finishes, honoring Jack Bauer's legacy of promoting youth sailing.

Complete results table from the Jack Bauer Memorial Lake Erie Districts with Tom Hubble winning the championship with 20 total points and multiple youth entries marked with asterisks.

Hosted by Fleet 21 at Leatherlips Yacht Club on May 15-16, the Damful Regatta featured 14 boats in beautiful spring weather. Kit Holzaepfel won overall with consistent performance, while an excellent barbeque dinner and live jazz band kept the party lively into the evening.

Fleet 65's Great Pond Wii Olympics featured eight windward-leeward races with a festive party atmosphere. Steve Lavender won the regatta, with entertaining Wii Olympics competitions where Clara and Cindy Getschow won gold for Team Norway.

Short report on the 8-Ball Regatta in Indianapolis featuring 17 Thistle boats competing in consistently strong 15-25 knot winds, with results for top five finishers.

The Michiana District hosted its fifth regatta of 2010 at Cowan Lake on September 11-12. Despite poor weather forecasts, perfect conditions and strong race management produced 8 races across two days for 15 enthusiastic teams, including a Canadian team. Steve Lavender won overall with three bullets on Sunday.

A report from the Great Pond Regatta held in Ohio with favorable wind conditions on Saturday and calm conditions on Sunday. The regatta featured two fleets (A and B) with competitive racing, social gatherings with food and drinks, and victories by Steve Lavender, Bob France, and the Snyder & James team in the B fleet.

A comprehensive memorial to Jack Bauer, a legendary Lake Erie skipper who passed away in early 2010 from ALS. The tribute documents his twelve district championships, national top-five finishes, and his decades of mentoring junior sailors at Cleveland Yacht Club.

Berlin Yacht Club hosted 38 boats at their annual regatta on Father's Day weekend (June 18-19, 2016), including 9 Thistles from as far as western Michigan and Illinois. Saturday featured light and variable wind with a single shortened race. Sunday provided better conditions for three races. Kyle Finefrock dominated the regatta with consistent finishes, narrowly beating his father Jack Finefrock in each race.

The Sandusky Sailing Club hosted their Annual One-Design Regatta on June 11, 2016, with a fleet of 12 Thistles and Interlakes competing in varied weather conditions. Jack Finefrock and his crew sailed the boat #3945 to victory with two first-place finishes, followed by Warren, Eddie, & John Duckworth. The event concluded with a shore meal and beverages.

At Atwood Yacht Club on September 10-11, 2016, 14 boats competed in the Harvest Moon Regatta with challenging, shifty, and strong winds. Saturday's winner Kyle Finefrock with Jackie Finefrock and Kathy Buckenmeyer won overall. The regatta featured six races and concluded with a powerful thunderstorm that created dramatic evening conditions.

Held at Pymatuning Yacht Club on September 17-18, 2016, the Dornin Memorial Regatta saw 11 boats compete across five races despite a dicey weather forecast. Jack Finefrock with Mark Udell and Jamison Burt won overall. The regatta introduced two new family-friendly awards: the Oldster Trophy and the Youngster Trophy, celebrating the unique family nature of Thistle sailing.

The Berlin Yacht Club regatta over Father's Day weekend (June 16-18, 2017) featured 12 Thistle teams and emphasized family sailing and relationships. Many teams included couples or blood relatives, representing a tradition of multi-generational participation. The regatta included five races across two days with shifting winds of 12-18 knots, culminating in family-focused awards and celebration.

Report from the 8 Ball Regatta at Indianapolis Sailing Club on April 22-23, 2017. The event featured 8 races in brisk northeast winds ranging from 10 to 20 knots, with exciting racing and four capsizes on the final race. The weekend included excellent hospitality, entertainment, and camaraderie among competitors, with Peter Frissell's team narrowly edging Andy McDonald's team in a tiebreaker.

The Berlin Invitational Regatta, June 16-17, 2018 at Berlin Yacht Club, was called the Father's Day Regatta as it lands on Father's Day weekend every year. Jesse Shedden won with Jack Finefrock second and Eddie Duckworth third, with five of ten boats being family teams.

Report of the 46th Annual Thistle 8-Ball Regatta held April 14-15, 2018 at Indianapolis Sailing Club on Geist Reservoir. Five boats competed on Saturday in 10-15 mph southerly winds with six races, while Sunday was canceled due to zero wind. Brian McDonald won with crew Andy McDonald.

The Damful Regatta at Leatherlips Yacht Club in May 2018 featured six Thistles in a historic moment when past National Champion Bobby White's restored #124 returned to racing. The regatta included four windy afternoon races on Saturday and three lighter wind races on Sunday, with Kit Holzaepfel and Noel Thurber winning the event.

Christine Rice recalls her family's sailing heritage at Atwood Lake and describes the emotional experience of returning to the Harvest Moon Regatta. The regatta featured young sailors and family crews, with Jack Finefrock winning the Growler trophy for the second consecutive year.

Report from the Dornin Memorial Regatta at Pymatuning Yacht Club, the second stop in the Lake Erie Fall Series. Ryan Anstrom's crew won consistently across five races in light to medium winds with many shifts, while the fleet enjoyed a chili dinner and spectacular moonrise on Saturday evening.

Report from the Cowan Lake Blow-out Regatta with variable wind conditions that tested boat handling skills. The fleet sailed five races on Saturday with challenging oscillations, while Sunday's light conditions proved so shifty that the race committee struggled to set a course, inspiring a humorous parody of Paul Simon's "Slip Slidin' Away."

The Cowan Lake Sailing Association's Blowhard Regatta was held September 12, 2020, with six races in light to moderate southerly winds. Despite challenging and shifty conditions, sailors found the socially-distanced event a welcome return to racing and a reminder of the Thistle Class community.

The second Lake Erie Fall Series regatta on September 26, 2020, at Sandusky Sailing Club featured challenging conditions with big breeze and long windward legs. Fourteen Thistles competed. Lee Sackett won with consistent racing. The article captures memorable moments from tough sailing conditions and the crew's focus on maintaining boat speed.

Report on the one-day Damful Regatta held at Leatherlips Yacht Club in May 2021, featuring four windward-leeward races in shifty wind conditions. Ben France won with consistent top-four finishes, while Corinne Sackett placed second and Steve Lavender took third.

Berlin Yacht Club held its one-day regatta after Lake Erie District hadn't had an August event since 2017. The event featured excellent wind conditions on Berlin Reservoir with 12 teams competing. Jack Finefrock's team won the regatta despite family duties.

The 2022 Lake Erie Districts were held in 2021 in tandem with the Sandusky One Design Regatta, with only Interlakes joining the Thistles. Fred Hunger took the win with excellent race management by PRO Jay Austin over a challenging lake.

After a COVID-induced cancellation in 2020, the Dornin Memorial returned in one-day format with sunshine and dramatic gusts. Steve White carried the day with crew Nora White and Gavin Svenson, with only four points separating the top three finishers.

The DAD (Discretionary Appropriate Distancing) Regatta took place at Hoover Yacht Club on October 23rd with 19 Thistles racing 6 races. Lee Sackett led from the first race, posting 4 bullets to win with 13 points. Craig Koschalk and Lauren O'Hara won the Lake Erie Fall Series for the second year in a row.

Report on the Berlin Invitational Regatta held June 17, 2023, at Berlin Yacht Club in Ohio. Eight boats competed in seven one-lap races and one two-lap race, with Jack Finefrock winning overall.

Race report for the Berlin Kick-Off Regatta that started the 2022 Lake Erie Fall Series. Discusses light and variable wind conditions, new sailors joining the class, and amusing anecdotes including a young child eating Goldfish crackers.

Race report for the Sandusky One-Design Regatta held in the East Bay near Cedar Point. Kyle Finefrock dominated the event in shifty wind conditions, with discussion of wind patterns and tactical challenges.

Race report from Pymatuning Yacht Club for the Dornin Memorial Regatta with 14 boats racing in light, shifty winds. Details three races with descriptions of wind patterns and tactical considerations.

Mark Hess, with Curtis Hannah and Ike Becker, won the Damfull Regatta at Leatherlips Yacht Club, dealing with variable light wind conditions on Saturday and no racing Sunday. The victory came down to winning races on Saturday despite challenging conditions.

Ollie Kunz won the Memorial Day Regatta at Eugene Yacht Club in a multi-fleet event with 68 total boats. The Thistle fleet was dominated by Kunz and Grant Gridley competing in challenging variable wind conditions with drizzle and shifting breezes.

Report of the 2023 Fleet #66 Painkiller Regatta held September 23-24 at Clinton Lake Sailing Association in Central Illinois. Excellent fall weather with 7-9 mph winds, steak and vegetable dinner, and 6 races completed. Tim Elfenbein finished 1st with Kevin Arrow 2nd.

Entertaining race report from Berlin Kick-off Regatta August 26, 2023 at Cortland Conservation Club. McBride humorously describes an encounter with a walrus named Casper while sailing, learning that the regatta name "Mosquito Lake" is misleading. Boats finished with Jack Finefrock winning the event.

Report of Atwood Yacht Club's Harvest Moon Regatta held September 9-10, 2023. The historic event dating back to 1951 featured excellent fall weather, competitive racing with ¾ mile windward/leeward courses, and entertaining evening entertainment. Ken and Brendon Swetka from Detroit won the regatta.

Short report of Sandusky One Design Regatta held September 16-17, 2023. Light wind and powerboat chop on Saturday challenged competitors, while Sunday lacked wind. Mark Hess and Matt Pittsenbarger won the event.

Report on the 2025 8 Ball Regatta held at Indianapolis Sailing Club on April 12-13 with 12 boats. Wind conditions were challenging, with only 2 races on Saturday and 2 races on Sunday. Noah Craciun won with scores of 6, 1, 1, 1 for 9 points total.

The 2024 Dornin Memorial Regatta was held on September 14 at Pymatuning Yacht Club under sunny skies with a pleasant southern breeze. PRO John Werley, with assistance from Lightning Fleet 36 members, managed three nice windward-leeward races. Ryan Anstrom with cousins Laura Helwig and Noel Ridge dominated the regatta with an almost perfect series, exemplifying Thistle family sailing.

Report on the Berlin Kick Off Regatta at Berlin Yacht Club in North Benton, Ohio, held in late August 2025 with 11 boats. Kyle Finefrock won the regatta by one point over the Shedden team with consistent sailing in shifty winds. The event featured six races and an après-sail chili tasting contest with pie. A poem written to the tune of Bob Dylan's "Blowin' in the Wind" celebrates the challenges of the day.

Report on the Atwood Harvest Moon Regatta held at Sherrodsville, Ohio, with 21 teams competing in fall conditions. The author highlights their daughter Emma's first Thistle regatta and the humorous mishaps of forgetting gear, followed by strong racing performance and the enjoyment of classic Atwood weekend traditions including camping and social camaraderie despite Sunday's lack of wind.

Report on the Jay Dornin Memorial Fall Regatta held at Pymatuming Yacht Club in Jamestown, Pennsylvania, with 10 boats competing in steady light winds. Jesse, Nicole, and Evelyn Shedden won the regatta, with Warren Duckworth and crew placing second and the author third. The steady wind conditions made starts paramount, and the event has been held annually since at least 1969.

Report on the Sandusky One-Design Regatta with eight boats competing. Jack Hunger, Ian Moran, and Allison Carroll won first place; the regatta was marked by light winds on Saturday that canceled racing and spinnaker chalk talks in the parking lot, followed by stronger Sunday conditions with four races.