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2010   MIDWINTERS EAST Congratulations Greg Fisher 1,2,3,4,5 SCYA MIDWINTERS Congratulations Cesar Romero 1 MIDWINTERS WEST 2,3 2009 NATIONALS Champ Div 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 NATIONALS President Div 1,2,3,4*,5* NATIONALS Women's 1,2*,3* ATLANTIC COAST CHAMPS 1,2,3,4,5 BLOODY MARY REGATTA 1 OLD GOAT REGATTA 1 PYMATUNING 4TH JULY 1,2,3,4,5 MICHIANA DISTRICTS 1,3,4,5,6,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15 DIXIE REGATTA 1,3,4,6 MIDWINTERS EAST 1,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11*,12*,14,15 MIDWINTERS WEST - Div A 1,3,4,5,6,7*,8,9,10,11,12,13  MIDWINTERS WEST - Div B 1,2,3,5,6,7,8,9,10,12,13,14 2008 NATIONALS Champ Div 1,2,4,7*,8,9*,10,11,12,14,15 NATIONALS Pres Div 2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15 ATLANTIC COAST CHAMPS 1,2,3,4,5 EAST COAST FALL SERIES 1 GREAT LAKES CHAMPS 1,2,3,5,6,7,8,10 FALL FINALE REGATTA 1,2*,3,4,5 LAKE MICHIGAN DISTRICTS 1,2,3,4 ATLANTIC COAST DISTRICTS 1,2,3,4,6 OYSTER ROAST REGATTA 1,2,3,4*,5* CYC FALL REGATTA 1,2,3 BERLIN SPRING 1 MENTOR HARBOR 1,2 NEW JERSEY DISTRICTS 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 MICHIANA DISTRICTS 2 MID AMERICA DISTRICTS 2,3,5 LAKE ERIE DISTRICTS 1,2,3,4,5 LONG ISLAND SOUND DISTRICTS 1,2,3 CENTRAL SOUTHERN INTERDISTRICTS 1 FLORIDA DISTRICTS 1,2 SE INTERDISTRICTS 1,2 SOUTH ATLANTIC DISTRICTS 1,2,3,4,6,8 CAROLINA DISTRICTS 2.4.6 MEAN GREEN REGATTA 1,3,4,5 SOUTHERN CIRCUIT OVERALL 1 MIDWINTERS EAST 2,3,4,5,7,8,9,11,12,13 MIDWINTERS WEST 2,4,6,8,9,10,11,12,13,14 ORANGE PEEL REGATTA 3,6 2007 NATIONALS 1,3,4,5,6,7*,8,9,10 ATLANTIC COAST CHAMPS 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10 CHAUTAUQUA LAKE FALL 1,2 OYESTER ROAST REGATTA 1,2,3,4*,5*,6,7,8,9,10 FALL FRONTIER REGATTA 1,2,3,4,5 BERLIN FALL SERIES 1,2 LAKE ERIE DISTRICTS 1,3 NJ/LIS DISTRICTS 1,2,3 CAD DISTRICTS 1,2,3 SOUTH ATLANTIC DISTRICTS 1,2*,3,4,5 SO. INTERDISTRICT/FARRAGUT 1,2,4,5 SOUTHERN CIRCUIT 1 GREGOR MCGREGOR 1 DIXIE REGATTA 1,3,5 LEATHERLIPS DAMFULL 1,2 HOVER WET YOUR THISTLE 1,2 SEVERN SAILING SPRING TUNEUP 1,2 ORANGE PEEL REGATTA 2,3,7,8,9,10,12,13,14,15 MIDWINTERS EAST - Champ Div 1,3 MIDWINTERS WEST - Champ Div 1,2,4,5,6,8,9,10 MIDWINTERS WEST - Pres. Div 1,2,3,5,6,7,8,9,10

1,2,3,4,5 Midwinters East '10 regatta report >> 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 2009 NATIONALS!! Read report by David Dellenbaugh INTERVIEW Steve Burke Winner of the 2009 Old Goat and Bloddy Mary Regattas INTERVIEW Brad Russell Winner of the 2009 Dixie Regatta Terry Lettenmaier #1 2009 Midwinters West Tuning Videos Watch the clips MAST BEND How much is enough? Read article

PROCTOR MAINSAIL It is a relatively full sail up top with flatter lower sections and the draft slightly farther aft. While it is truly and all-around performer, the PROCTOR main excels in light to medium wind conditions. The PROCTOR main is a fairly easy sail to trim. Because of the softer, slightly heavier fabric it is less mainsheet sensitive, but more cunningham sensitive. Generally the traveler is used to help depower and balance the boat in breezier conditions. You can add our latest "Special Reef Package" to your PROCTOR Thistle main. With all the measurements and details assembled with the aid of a couple of Thistlers who are experienced experts at where reefs should be placed, we have the ideal setup for those who want to reduce area when its blowin' the dog off the chain! If you sailing short handed or a bit light, this new reef system will help you handle the Thistle easier and more safely. The package includes not only the reef reinforcements 17" above the foot, but also the extra windows enabling you to see other boats and the leech of your jib! Mainsails include: battens, sail numbers, insignia, vision window and sail bag. FAQ: Which sail is best for you: The 3 different models of North Sails Contact Thistle Experts About this Design

FISHER MAINSAIL The FISHER main has been totally refaired which means that the computer has made the seams very smooth and consistent from head to foot and leech to luff...the result is a very pleasing sail to trim and a faster sail since it is exceptionally smooth. While it is slightly flatter down low, it is fairly full and powerful up high for true all-around performance. It is a slightly more mainsheet sensitive sail and due to its lighter, stiffer fabric reacts quickly to changes in wind velocity. The FISHER main enjoys vang sheeting and is an ideal choice for those Thistlers who are most comfortable with vang sheeting when sailing in bigger breeze. Now you can add our latest "Special Reef Package" to your FISHER Thistle main. With all the measurements and details assembled with the aid of a couple of Thistlers who are experienced experts at where reefs should be placed, we have the ideal setup for those who want to reduce area when its blowin' the dog off the chain! If you sailing short handed or a bit light, this new reef system will help you handle the Thistle easier and more safely. The package includes not only the reef reinforcements 17" above the foot, but also the extra windows enabling you to see other boats and the leech of your jib! Mainsails include: battens, sail numbers, insignia, vision window and sail bag. "Historically I have always been competitive off the wind, but have generally been a little slower than the fast guys upwind. Last Saturday, it was like we had a gas pedal going upwind. At times we were just as fast as the good guys, and at times we were actually faster upwind. Clearly the new sails and the mast tuning that Greg Fisher did made all the difference". -- Jim Dixon FAQ: Which sail is best for you: The 3 different models of North Sails Contact Thistle Experts About this Design

NORTHWEST MAINSAIL Because of its use of firmer fabric and its slightly rounder leech, the NORTHWEST mainsail is a slightly more mainsheet sensitive sail. It is also a flatter main, note with the draft farther aft and a relatively closed leech. It is a fast sail, and excels especially on flat water, and has extremely high pointing capabilities but it's considered a slightly more demanding sail to trim. Mainsails include: battens, sail numbers, insignia, vision window and sail bag. FAQ: Which sail is best for you: The 3 different models of North Sails Contact Thistle Experts About this Design

PROCTOR JIB The Proctor jib has been refaired in the front and is slightly fuller as result. The Proctor jib is prettier than ever and a dream to steer when it is tough or critical sailing. The Proctor Jib is a relatively full, powerful sail with an exceptionally wide steering groove and tremendous power in light to medium winds. The Proctor Jib is now built out of Dimension Polyant 180 SqHTP for even higher durability. Jibs include: vision window, and sail bag. FAQ: Which sail is best for you: The 3 different models of North Sails Contact Thistle Experts About this Design

FISHER JIB The Fisher jib has been made slightly fuller in the entry so it is even easier to steer when the conditions get tricky...light, shifty breeze or heavy winds with big slop. Testing has proven that this jib still points to the moon on flat water or in big breeze!! The Fisher Jib is now built out of Dimension Polyant 180 SqHTP for even higher durability. Jibs include: vision window, and sail bag. FAQ: Which sail is best for you: The 3 different models of North Sails Contact Thistle Experts About this Design

NORTHWEST JIB It is a flatter sail with a much flatter entry and the draft farther aft which gives it tremendous pointing capabilities in flatter water when the steering is less critical. The Northwest jib is built from a lighter, firmer fabric which reacts quickly in light shifty conditions. Jibs include: vision window, and sail bag. FAQ: Which sail is best for you: The 3 different models of North Sails Contact Thistle Experts About this Design

FULL RADIAL SPINNAKER The Full Radial spinnaker now is built from either Contender Superlite 50 or Airx 600. This choice gives our customers the opportunity to chose the lightest fabric if they sail primarily in light lumpy conditions OR the standard slightly heavier fabric for the utmost in durability. With the panel alignment of the Full Radial spinnaker, either choice will be a smooth and long lasting spinnaker. Fast out of the box! AirX 600 colors: red, white and blue. SUPERLITE 50 NEW COLORS! Now available in white, red, blue, pink, yellow and green! Contact Thistle Experts About this Design

CROSSCUT AIRX SPINNAKER The North Crosscut Spinnaker is built from AirX 600 fabric. It is a great all around performer with exceptional reaching capabilities. AirX 600 colors: red, white and blue. Contact Thistle Experts About this Design

Thistle Deck Cover Convertible for boom up and boom down. Learn more about North Thistle covers.

"Can't thank you enough for spending time with us last weekend. I gained a tremendous amount of knowledge from you and the video-review sessions in the bar reallyhelped me to know what to look for with sail trim. Plus I really dig my new sails. Now that my rig is tuned and with new sails my goal is to sail them as effectively as possibly and go fast! Again, thanks a million for taking time to come all the way out here.” -- Mike Bond "Greg: On behalf of the Birmingham Sailing Club, I want to thank you once again for coming to the club and sharing you knowledge and your love of the sport. Your willingness to spend your weekend coaching and teaching our members will help many of them (including myself) move their skills to the next level. You should take great pride in the positive impact you have had on our club and to world of competitive sailing. Thank you". -- Jim Sisson, Commodore-Birmingham Sailing Club. "Greg: Just a short note to thank you agian for yesterday's session here in Birmingham. I learned a tremendous amount- I just hope I can remember everything. The video was particularly instructive. being able to actually see what you are talking about makes it much easier to understand than just reading it in a book or hearing someone discuss it. Thanks again". -- Jim Proctor Request a FREE North Racing Clinic for your fleet

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