Fleet Building

By Jack Finefrock, Former Thistle Class President We need more sailors! And adults are difficult to cultivate for lots of reasons. They already have work, houses to maintain, children, and other hobbies to keep them busy. And learning how to sail / race isn’t something that comes naturally to most people. Our game is complicated … Read more

By Scott Meyer, #3811 Fleet tune-up days: our approach and thoughts on how to get everyone in your fleet up to speed. Last year we had 3 new boats in our fleet. They were new to the Thistle Class, and as anyone in a new class has found out, there are some quirks to any … Read more