2023 Amendment Proposal 3 – Increase Jib Halyard Tensioner to 8:1 

Pro/con discussion of all amendments is happening on the TCA Google Group: https://groups.google.com/g/thistleclass   2023 Amendment Proposal 3: Increase Jib Halyard Tensioner to 8:1  Submitted by Fleet #155 (12 of 14 fleet members voted in support)   Proposal to change Specifications, Chief Measurer’s Rulings, and Parts and Materials Article VI SPARS to increase the maximum … Read more

2023 Amendment Proposal 2 – Allow Hiking Line

Pro/con discussion of all amendments is happening on the TCA Google Group: https://groups.google.com/g/thistleclass   2023 Amendment Proposal 2: Allow Hiking Line  Submitted by Fleet #155 (12 of 14 fleet members voted in support)   Proposal to change Specifications, Chief Measurer’s Rulings, and Parts and Materials Article XIV: Hiking Aids Paragraph 1 to allow for a … Read more

2023 Amendment Proposal 1 – Make Jib Luff Wire Optional 

Pro/con discussion of all amendments is happening on the TCA Google Group: https://groups.google.com/g/thistleclass   2023 Amendment Proposal 1: Make Jib Luff Wire Optional  Submitted by Fleet #155 (12 of 14 eligible fleet members voted in support)   Proposal to change Specifications, Chief Measurer’s Rulings, and Parts and Materials Article XI, Paragraph 1 to make the … Read more

TCA Strategy Summary

TCA STRATEGY PROCESS AND SUMMARY TCA Strategy Development Process Several people have asked why and how the TCA strategy was developed. The why is simple. Organizations like the TCA need to evolve to meet the changing needs of their members and keep pace with changes happening in the world in which they operate. A proven … Read more

TCA 2023 Mid-Winters Governing Board Meeting Minutes

Governing Board Minutes Ft. Walton Beach MWE                                                          Thursday, March 2, 2023     Meeting called to order at 7:07 P.M. (CST) by President John Howell Roll Call: 20 voting members – A Quorum is present Present: John Howell, Nicole Shedden, Warren Duckworth, Aaron Holland, Wayne Pignolet, Tom Hubbell (6 votes) Secretary: Dianne Duckworth Treasurer: … Read more

Thistle Nationals 2022

THISTLE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP Clubspot ResultsThistle Nationals Pictures – Florida Yacht ClubDay 0 MeasurementsDay 1 Practice RaceDay 2 Race 1 & 2Day 3 Race 3 postponedDay 4 Late Start Race 3 & 4Day 5 Long Day Race 5 & 6Day 6 Team Abdullah wins   SAILORS SAIL NUMBER BOAT NAME CLUB/ORG DIVISION NET TOTAL R1 R2 … Read more

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