Story
This yacht, sail (sloop-rigged) was built in 1971 by Kendall Bros. in Costa Mesa, CA.
Historical Notes
Ken Lund (Email to Nauticapedia 31/10/2021) stated "Info on Kendall 32 Thistle 017 – Thistle – Newport, Oregon. Grey hull with white stripe, hard dodger, grey sailcovers, soft ratlines on stays, small bow pulpit, radar (Garmin) on stern arch, Multi year refit including additional chainplates and smaller rudder. Launching in Port Townsend March, 2010. Built by Jack Wilken of Seattle Boat Works. Maybe finished in 1974. Involved with Larry Kendall and worked at Westsail 1974-1977 was for sale for $80,000; was for sale in 2019 in Victoria for $125,000.
Owners & Masters
In 1971 she was owned by Jack Wilken, CA USA.
In 1984 she was owned by Barry and Gee Gee Cassano, Hermosa Beach CA USA.
In 2017 she was owned by Dennis Jensen, Freeland WA USA.
She was owned by Garry and Ticki MacKenzie, Saanichton BC Canada.
In 2021-2025 she was owned by Hans & Buffy Trupp, Qualicum Beach BC Canada.
Name Significance
Renamed to Thistle in honour of William Atkins' Thistle.
References
Canada List of Shipping
