2025 Thistle Dixie
Masters Green Jacket 73rd Annual Thistle Regatta
May 24-25, 2025
(more information coming soon!)
Note - information below is the prior year's, only for reference.
RACE INFORMATION
Three races are scheduled, two on Saturday and one on Sunday, weather depending. Boats registered will be split into four sub-fleets, to be announced at the Competitors’ meeting and designated by corresponding colors of pennants attached to the sail.
There will be two starts for each of the three races. Each start will include two of the subgroups, rotated after every race, so that if all races are completed each group will have competed against all three of the others during the course of the regatta.
When we host a large fleet, the four-division format allows all boats to compete against the entire Dixie fleet without setting an impossible starting line. This always adds fun and intrigue to the races, where top finishes are a premium and even those looking strong on Saturday’s scoreboard aren't always quite sure who the regatta winner is until the last race is completed and competitors are back on shore comparing notes. Just another fun dimension to our one-of-a-kind Dixie and our already challenging lake!
Trophies will be awarded to the top five skippers and crew .
2024 SCHEDULE
FRIDAY,
Sunset
Welcome!
Arriving guests meet, greet and hang out at the Clubhouse
Beer and munchies on the house
7:00 ’til whenever
Late-night spaghetti supper, free for regatta guests!
After nightfall Registration and check-in
SATURDAY, MAY 27
8:30 - 9:00 a.m.
Registered Junior competitors meet at the Point
9:25 a.m.
1st race warning signal for Juniors
2nd and 3rd races to follow
9:00 a.m. - noon
Dixie registration inside
Pick up t-shirts and merchandise orders at the registration table
11:00 a.m.
"Grab and Go" Sandwich Bar Lunch
12:00 noon
Competitors report to Point for the Skippers’ Meeting
1:00 p.m.
Spectator boat passengers meet at the Point (BYO life jackets)
1:25 p.m.
1st race warning signal
2nd race to follow
6:30 p.m.
Munchies and Margaritas on the lawn
7:00 p.m.
Kid's Pizza Dinner in the Junior Room
7:30 p.m.
Adult Steak and Salmon Dinner
8:30 p.m.
Dance party with a live band, spectacular dance competition and specialty craft cocktails sponsored by Mt. Gay Barbados rum.
Potted Thistle spy ring activated
SUNDAY, MAY 28
7:30 a.m.
Caffeine and calories before heading back to the water
9:25 a.m.
3rd race warning signal
(No warning signal will be made after 1:00 for Flight 1.
Flight 2 may have a warning signal after 1:00.)
12:30 p.m.
Lunch
Celebrate the Stars
MONDAY, MAY 29
No more Thistling, but on-the-water fun continues with
the MEMORIAL DAY REGATTA for Lasers and Optis.
Bring a second set of toys and check it out here
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