The tradition of Eight Bells pays respect to deceased mariners and signifies that a sailor's “watch” is over.

Get Out There! 2025 Challenge to get out in your boat! Earn recognition for the number of days you sail your boat!

Information and updates on the upcoming Master and World Championships. June 12-21, 2025 Voula Yacht Club in Voula, Greece

2024 event is July 27-28 at the Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta Series - Marblehead

News and updates on the Boat Grant Program

All things about buying and selling Lightnings. Including features from the Classifieds.

Our Class Historians Blog. Sharing interesting stories and information about our boats and the people who have sailed them.

Communication directly from ILCA Class President

2024 Review

Legions Of Young-At-Heart Avid Lightning Sailors who volunteer for the good of the Class.

Learn more about your fellow Lightning Sailors!

News and Updates from the MI District

Join us at the Buffalo Canoe Club - Aug 7-11! Four days of great racing and fun!

Southeastern Lightning District - News and Information

News and information pertaining to the Southern Circuit - 2025 Dates March 15-22, at the St Petersburg YC, St Petersburg, FL and Savannah Yacht Club, Savannah, GA.

Lightnings are heading back to Larchmont Yacht Club! August 8-11, 2025 - This regatta is the US Qualifier for the 2026 Youth Worlds

News and Information on the Youth World Championship