Nationals Qualifications

Here is a condensed version of the Bylaw article for National Qualifications. See the Green Book for the complete set of Bylaws. To petition to the Thistle Class 1st VP for alternative qualifications for 2024 Nationals (see 5.e.2.b and 5.e.5 below), please complete this form: Thistle Nationals 2024 Alternative Qualifications   Article XIV – THE … Read more

Thistle Nationals 2022 – Day 2 Race 1 & 2

Thistle Nationals – Monday, May 16 – Jacksonville, FL, FYC The opening day of racing at the Thistle Nationals provided some great weather and a slight respite from the high temps we all encountered over the weekend.  The winds weren’t very strong, nor very stable, but the great Race Committee, led by Mark Foster, got … Read more

Thistle Nationals 2022 – Day 1 Practice Race

On a stroll through the boat yard this morning, in bright Florida sun and temps hovering around 90 degrees, there was a nice bustle among participants at the 2022 Thistle National Championship at Florida Yacht Club in Jacksonville. Sailors were catching up with friends, making last-minute tuning adjustments, and constantly hydrating. A light-wind forecast meant … Read more

Thistle Nationals 2022 – Day 0 Measurements

The Florida Yacht Club in Jacksonville Florida is hosting the Thistle Nationals May 15 – 20, 2022. Forty-nine Thistles will be sailing on the John’s River, North Florida’s playground with PRO Mark Foster managing the competition. Thistle Nationals receives a wide draw of competitors, skippers varying in age from 23 – 74, with 10 skippers … Read more

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