Thistle Archives

Thistle National Championship

August 9th, 2024

After stumbling with a 14th in the first race, Paul Abdullah and his crew of Marie Abdullah and Jesse Shedden

February 3rd, 2024

The 2024 Thistle Midwinters West attracted 36 teams on February 1-3 in San Diego, CA. Consistency was key through the

October 12th, 2023

Kids onboard during the 2023 Thistle Old Salty Regatta on Lake Norman in Mooresville, NC. Photos by Tom Payne

July 21st, 2023

The 2023 Thistle US National Championship was held July 16-21 on Flathead Lake in Somers, MT. With 87 teams competing,

March 5th, 2023

2023 Thistle Midwinters East Championship on March 3-5 in Fort Walton Beach, FL. Photos by Jules Pignolet

January 23rd, 2023

by Joy Martin Thistle Class Association regatta organizers have been utilizing the resources of the Sailors for the Sea powered

January 15th, 2023

Thistle sailor Ed John likes to be busy, which is good, because boats have been keeping him busy for the

November 26th, 2022

Along the Canadian border, the state of Montana is not near major USA sailing regions, so you’d be excused to

May 20th, 2022

Jacksonville, FL (May 20, 2022) – Paul Abdullah with crew Marie Abdullah and Barret Rhodes won the 2022 Thistle US

May 19th, 2022

Jacksonville, FL (May 19, 2022) – With qualifying complete at the 2022 Thistle US National Championship, Paul Abdullah with crew