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The Thistle is a beautiful, high performance racing dingy that combines grace with speed. Designed in 1945, the boat and class continue to thrive and are raced by dedicated enthusiasts and enjoyed by families alike. The boat has a planing hull and will plane in 10-12 knots of breeze but it also moves well in light winds and will outperform many larger boats in these conditions.

Our class is very active with often more than 20 boats racing weekly on Lake Washington. Racing experience ranges from novice to expert with the Seattle Fleet home to 2007 Thistle National Women's Champion, Haley Lhamon and other former collegiate and top local racers.  Skippers and crew of all skill levels are welcome.  With a snow capped Mount Ranier in the background, colorful spinnakers and good sociable racing -- it doesn't get much better.

We race locally on Wednesday nights from April to September with other regular regattas throughout the West Coast. A few enthusiasts sail all year round!

Last Updated on Wednesday, 25 February 2009 08:54
 

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CYC Team Racing Program

All Thistle Sailors are Invited to Join CYC’s Team Racing Program

Fast, Fun, & Exhilarating

Designed to:
  • Educate: Teach the sport of Team Racing (no prior experience required)
  • Involve: People from all fleets of all ages
  • Compete: Build a team to represent CYC in National events
Kickoff Monday March 23rd. Come and learn more.
Bar opens at 5:30 PM.
CYC Membership not required to participate in the education program.
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Fleet Cross-Country Ski Trip a Success


On Sunday January 25, five boats were represented on the cross-country ski trip to Hyak.  We skied on the John Wayne Iron Horse State Park trail along Keechelus lake. This is on the East side of Snoqualmie Pass and is now a state park along the former Milwaukee Road RR roadbed.

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Season 2009 is Here

Sailing Season is Here!

Break out the warm clothes, polish the boat and get the crew ready. Sailing season is upon us.  Download the 2009 Racing Schedule now from the Racing tab.

See you all soon!

 
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