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
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
Thistle Class members can also join US SAILING at a discounted rate by joining the Member Partner Program (formerly Golden Anchor).
Why should you become a member of US SAILING? Plain and simple. As a member of US SAILING, you make it possible for US SAILING to develop and maintain programs that we depend on. These programs include training for our certified instructors and race officials, curricula and resources for our junior program, support for our volunteers, insurance programs for our club, and more. This support impacts your sailing activities, directly or indirectly, whether it is through our junior sailing program, regattas, insurance and other services. And from the bigger picture, as a member of US SAILING, you are supporting efforts to maintain the health and integrity of sailing and ensure a bright future for all sailors. See more member benefits.
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
For more information you may also contact Patty Lawrence via phone at (513)583-5080 or email at secretary@thistleclass.com.
