Inquire About the Thistle Class Association

If you would like more information about:

• Joining the class
• Meeting local Thistle sailors
• Thistle Information

Please contact the national secretary, Patty Lawrence, secretary@thistleclass.com. Include your name, email, and boat number (if applicable) in your email.

Join the Thistle Class Association

When you think about sailing, please remember that the Thistle Class Association:

• Provides the structure for Thistle racing around the country.
• Maintains the value of your boat by regulating class rules and strict one-design practices.
• Governs with a strong commitment to the integrity of the one-design concept.
• Attracts top-notch sailors.
• Upholds high racing standards.
• Produces an excellent class magazine.The Bagpipe is a bi-monthly magazine full of great articles and photos. Topics often include racing tips, restoration help, rigging information, and all the class news.
• Connects you to your sailing friends.

TCA Dues:

• Family.................................... $55.00
  Owners including: husband, wife and children under the age of 21
  
  
• Active.................................... $45.00
  Owner and non-owners who wish to skipper in TCA events
  
  
• Junior..................................... $15.00
  Owner/non-owner who as not reached his/her 21st birthday
  
  
• Associate............................... $20.00
  Non-owner/Bagpipe subscription
  
  
• Contributing ......................... $75.00
  Members supporting the TCA with additional contribution
  
  
• Sustaining.............................. $150.00
  Members supporting the TCA with additional contribution
  
  

Membership Type

Active $45.00 Family $55.00 Associate $20.00 Junior $15.00 Contributing $75.00 Sustaining $150.00

NOTE: For the online payment option, please include hull number, fleet affiliation, and family members in the "instruction to merchant" field.

Or send your name, contact information including phone and email, fleet affiliation, and dues (payable to the Thistle Class Association) to:

Thistle Class Association
Attention: Patty Lawrence
6758 Little River Lane
Loveland, OH 45140

Part of the success of the Thistle Class can be attributed to our strict enforcement of one-design concept. Each new boat owner is asked to measure the boat. You can download the measurement certificate and tips for getting the job done. (Or request preprinted forms.) You will need a skipper of a registered boat to help and then send two signed copies of the measurement forms along with $10 to the class secretary. Boats must be registered (measured) and dues paid before they are eligible to compete in sanctioned events.

Registration Fee

NOTE: For the online payment option, please include hull number and fleet affiliation in the "instruction to merchant" field.

For more information you may also contact Patty Lawrence via phone at (513)583-5080 or email at secretary@thistleclass.com.