Questions? Please Ask!
Whether you’re curious about how to get in a boat, what to do with your new boat, your membership status, or anything else, we’ll be glad to help.
Who do you need to get in touch with?
Our friendly TCA secretary, Joy!
"I'm not sure, but I just bought a Thistle!"
Welcome to the family! If you’re wondering what to do next, the best place to start is talking to our TCA secretary, Joy Martin, at thistleclassassociation@gmail.com. She’ll connect you with Thistlers near you and make sure you get the resources you need.
A local Thistler
Find the Thistle fleet nearest you to get an email address for the fleet captain and the district governor. They’ll be glad to answer your questions about regattas, too.
My District Governor or Regional VP
You’ll find this contact info on the Class Officers page.
The Chief Measurer
Questions about boat measurement or our one-design specs? Send a note to Chris Pollak at CPSailor@optonline.net. (And check out these FAQs and instructions on how to complete the measurement certificate.)
A press contact
Great! (Our boats look fantastic in 4-color glossy.) Get connected with Warren Duckworth at wjduck@yahoo.com.
Our magazine editor
You can reach Bagpipe editor John Duckworth at johnduc@icloud.com to talk about articles and the advertising rate sheet.
Thistle Marketplace manager
Have a question about how to post on our Thistle Marketplace or edit your listing? Mays Dickey is your man: thistlemarketplace@gmail.com
General Questions
Want to know about membership status, your Bagpipe subscription, TCA history, boat builders or anything else? Email Joy Martin, our TCA secretary, at thistleclassassociation@gmail.com.
Need to put something in the mail?
Thistle Class Association
3407 County Road 20
Stanley, NY 14561
Tell us what Thistling info you’re looking for, and we’ll be happy to get you an answer.