Amendments

Thistlers, When I commissioned the GB Subcommittee to address the Classes’ concern about the Bylaw Amendment passed in March, 2023, I committed to keeping the entire Class informed regarding their activities.  When the Subcommittee determined that a Class Survey was the best mechanism to “allow all voices to be heard”, the Subcommittee committed to presenting a … Read more

Pro/con discussion of all amendments is happening on the TCA Google Group: https://groups.google.com/g/thistleclass. Additionally, for Amendment Proposal 7, the TCA will be hosting two debate/Q&A sessions via Zoom in the month of June.  Video link for session 1 – 6/15/23 Video link for session 2 – 6/28/23 (passcode for session 2: V08^AMsi)   2023 Amendment Proposal … Read more

Pro/con discussion of all amendments is happening on the TCA Google Group: https://groups.google.com/g/thistleclass 2023 Amendment Proposal 6: Revise Sail Purchase Rules for Tracking and Enforcement  Submitted by TCA Governing Board (as voted upon during 03/03/2023 Governing Board meeting)   Proposal to change Specifications, Chief Measurer’s Rulings, and Parts and Materials Article XI: Sails Paragraph 3 Limitations … Read more

Pro/con discussion of all amendments is happening on the TCA Google Group: https://groups.google.com/g/thistleclass 2023 Amendment Proposal 5: Revise Required Safety Equipment and Enforcement  Submitted by TCA Governing Board (as voted upon during 03/03/2023 Governing Board meeting)   Proposal to change Specifications, Chief Measurer’s Rulings, and Parts and Materials Article XV: Safety Requirements While Racing to be … Read more

Pro/con discussion of all amendments is happening on the TCA Google Group: https://groups.google.com/g/thistleclass 2023 Amendment Proposal 4: Revise Rules Regulating Electronics Submitted by TCA Governing Board (as voted upon during 03/03/2023 Governing Board meeting)   Proposal to delete Specifications, Chief Measurer’s Rulings, and Parts and Materials Article XIII: Electronics Paragraph 1 (CMR 65) and Paragraph 2 … Read more

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, Research Triangle Thistle Fleet (12 of 14 fleet members voted in support)   Proposal to change Specifications, Chief Measurer’s Rulings, and Parts and Materials Article VI SPARS … Read more

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, Research Triangle Thistle Fleet (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 … Read more

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, Research Triangle Thistle Fleet (12 of 14 eligible fleet members voted in support)   Proposal to change Specifications, Chief Measurer’s Rulings, and Parts and Materials Article XI, Paragraph … Read more

In 2022, the Specifications, Chief Measurers’ Rulings (CMR) and Part and Materials Notes were combined into a single document for ease of use.  All CMR’s, and Parts and Materials Notes carry references to the March 2021 documents.   This document contains CRM’s 1-76 with CMR’s 30, 40, 41 and 63 having been deleted prior to this … Read more

Attention Thistle Boat-Owner Members: The Constitution & Bylaws Review Committee has produced edited versions of those documents.  The Governing Board has just now approved the new Bylaws. The Boat-Owner Members must now address this proposed Amendment to the Constitution that has been submitted by the Governing Board. The Amendment to be voted on at the Annual Meeting in … Read more