FlashBlast - July 1, 2024
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| | IF YOU ARE PLANNING to come to the NAs - REGISTER NOW!
To date we are at 55 boats, we have many more that have expressed interest but planning for 55 or planning for 75 is a BIG difference!
What ever is stopping you from making the full commitment, LET US KNOW! Crew? Boat? Housing? The organizers are here to help you!
Wait no longer . . . REGISTER on Yachtscoring TODAY!! NA's WJM's | | | Want to come to the WJMs and/or NAs but have non-sailors in your group? Looking for something to do on the day off between events? Niagara Falls, A Lighthouse Tour, Farmers Markets and much more are nearby . . .Things To Do
The Merchandise Store for the 2024 WJMs and NAs is OPEN! Check out everything we have to offer and place your order NOW for pickup at the BCC in August. Order Deadline is Sunday, July 7th!
Register so we know you're coming!! | | | | Once again... Lightnings Return to Marblehead!
July 27-28, 2024
Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta Series AND the 2024 Lightning Atlantic Coast Championship
| | | As of today, 16 boats have already registered for the July 27-28 weekend event with many more expected to come. Note that fees for new and incomplete entries after July 8th will increase by $75.00, this includes any unpaid entries. Don’t delay – register today!
Sailing World Regatta Page: https://www.sailingworld.com/regatta-series-marblehead/
Yachtscoring – Registration, NOR, Etc: https://yachtscoring.com/emenu.cfm?eID=16263
Watch Laura Dunn’s Lightning Team Interview with Dave Reed from the 2023 Regatta: https://youtu.be/XFWRFQXtuSQ | Meeting Announcements - SAVE THE DATES!
Notice of Meetings
Annual Meeting of Members will be held Thursday, August 29, 2024 at 12:00 PM Eastern Time via a Virtual ZOOM Meeting. The meeting invitation link will be emailed out to members prior to the meeting.
At this time the only item that will be presented for vote will be the 2024-2025 Proposed Slate of Officers.
If you would like to be added to the agenda or if you have something to share during either meeting, please send a request or short written report to Class Secretary Jeffers office@lightningclass.org or contact Class President David Starck at president@lightningclass.org by Monday, August 19th.
Please note that Personal and Fleet Dues must be current in order to vote.
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The Governing Board Meeting will be held Thursday, October 10, 2024 at Noon, Eastern via a Virtual Meeting using the ZOOM Platform. District Commodores, Vice Presidents and the Executive committee will be emailed the invitation link prior to the meeting.
At this time no items have been submitted for vote.
If you would like to be added to the agenda or if you have something to share during either meeting, please send a request or short written report to Class Secretary Jeffers office@lightningclass.org or Class President at president@lightningclass.org by Monday, September 30th.
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| CALL FOR BIDS
The ILCA is currently seeking bids to host the 2025 International Lightning Class Association North American Championships
AREA/REGION HOST: Southeast and Southern USA
Deadline for bids: August 1, 2024. Winning bid will be announced during the 2024 ILCA North American Championships at the Buffalo Canoe Club, August 8-11, 2024
Address correspondence or Questions to:
VP NA Championship - Joe Starck (jpstarck@sbcglobal.net)
Executive Secretary - Laura Jeffers (office@lightningclass.org)
| LAST CALL for Volunteers!
The Lightning Class is asking for volunteers who may have the time to help with a variety of projects to strengthen the Class and build our sailing community. This is a great opportunity to give to the Class in ways uniquely suited to your individual strengths/interests.
For now, we just want to know who might be interested in joining the Lightning LOYALS (Legions of Young-at-heart Avid Lightning Sailors). Please take a few minutes to complete the survey that was emailed to all members on June 12th.
Note survey will close July 3. If you have any questions please reach out to us at Loyals@lightningclass.org, or contact any member of our steering committee: Bertie Werley, Bob Astrove, Raeyane Farrell, Bill Cabrall, Bob Bush, Hugh Hutchison, Bob Shapiro, Sterling Bush.
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Chilean Winter #2/Junior Regatta 2 - Benjamin Guzman, German Novion, Agustin Campos
James Island Regatta - Andrew Bercovici, John Cameron, Amy Woodard Report
NJ Governor's Cup - Clint Newman
CNY Districts & Caz Flash Bash - Clay Murphy, Peter Murphy, Melody Blackmore
MI Districts - Jim Allen
NE & CT/RI Districts - Bill Healy, Caroline Healy, Kristin Healy
Evans Regatta - Bill Faude, Jared Drake, Rob Hamill
SE Districts - Ryan Davidson, Jo Ann Fisher, Addy Fisher Report, Photos
Windshift Regatta - Jon Varley, Bucky Buchanan, Don Bachorwski Report, Photos
MV Districts - Alon Finkelstein
Lake Champlain Spring Regatta - William Fastiggi, Suzy Fastiggi, Emiline Ouellette Report, Photos
Southern Districts/Juby Wynne Regatta - Tommy Meric, Hartley Meric Crunk, Thomas Meric Report, Photos
No Gas Regatta - Clint Neuman, Jeremy Wenig, Karl Allen Report, Photos
Autumn Championship #3 NAs Selec 1 - Cristobal Perez, Alfred Sherman, Paula Herman Report, Photos
Spring Classic - Sabrina Starck, David Starck, Jamie Starck - Report, Photos
KPS Kotka Regatta - Kimmo Aromaa, Mika Aromaa, Pekka Bollstrom
Lansing Tune Up - Matt Morin, Kevin Morin, Marcie Morin
CA Districts/Spring Ocean Regatta - Bill Lane, Brian Genovese, Mike Roes
Please be sure to submit your results with CREW NAMES to the Class Office via EMAIL office@lightningclass.org . If you have a short summary and a few photos even better!
If your regatta isn't listed here - be sure to add the event to the ILCA Event Calendar and send in results after the regatta!
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From June 1 - 22 there were:
- over 14+ Regattas
- Over 150+ Boats Registered!!!!
- Racing in 8+ states in the US plus action in Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador & Finland
- 100+ U32 sailors!
If you didn't sail in June - Get in on the action! This past weekend there were at least 5 REGATTAS to closed out June. There are many more planned for July! Find a regatta near you and get out and SAIL! Event Calendar
| Upcoming Regattas:
Click on the event for more info or
If you need help listing your 2024 events please contact Laura in the Class Office. |
Open Events - come and enjoy the BCC and tune up for the NAs!
This multi-fleet regatta will be sailing on English Bay of the Fraser River near the city of Vancouver, BC, Canada. Enjoy their Thursday night sailing to get warmed up for the event.
Due to lower than anticipated registrations, several sport disciplines were canceled, unfortunately, sailing was one of them.
Loon Lake is 30 minutes east of Thunder Bay and each year hosts a really enjoyable regatta. It's inland lake sailing at it's finest both Saturday and Sunday with a welcoming BBQ at the Walsh's Saturday evening. Please come join us for the weekend. The drive is quite pretty and we'd be glad to billet those who join us.
A one day series open to members in the Long Island District
Lightning racing will be included as part of the ISC Summer Regatta on Geist. Inland lake sailing, beautiful club and good race mgmt.
Join Fleet 79 for two days of racing on beautiful Lake Michigan!
Lightnings in Marblehead are BACK! Only 2 Days of Racing
All are invited to this multi class race weekend! Kick'in party Saturday night with live band!
NA's are BACK at the BCC!
Come sail in Beautiful Wrightsville Beach!
The European Championship returns to Finland!
NA's are BACK at the BCC!
Short course racing on the Chesapeake Bay
Amethyst Harbour, 20 miles east of Thunder Bay, on Lake Superior, is a pretty nice introduction to Lake Superior sailing. Thunder Bay, Lake Superior, is a “small” 20 mile wide bay on 350 mile long Lake Superior. What a setting for a sailing weekend. The races are around local islands with Saturday's two races around closer islands and Sunday's single race around Caribou Island. We'd be glad to billet those from out of town and we'd love to have you join us.
All are welcome to beautiful Squam Lake in Holderness, NH. See recently-adopted qualification exceptions (in addition to normal ILCA qualifications) for NE WJM.
U32 is a new lightning class initiative focused on strengthening the younger generation in the class by creating fun, competitive events to boost camaraderie and connections among young sailors after aging out of junior events. Join us for the Inaugural Under 32 "U32" Regatta hosted at the Buffalo Canoe Club!
Great fall racing on the Chesapeake Bay
Fern Ridge Reservoir near Eugene, Oregon is a big lake with 1.5-mile beats available for racing. This is a multi-Fleet regatta. The food is wonderful!
| | U32 is a new Lightning class initiative focused on strengthening the younger generation in the class by creating fun, competitive events to boost camaraderie and connections among young sailors after aging out of junior events. The goal is to provide opportunities to support current members and provide potential new members experiences to participate in the class. | | | | Inaugural Regatta: Aug 24-25 at Buffalo Canoe Club
Shirts cost $25 and $10 from each sale goes to the U32 initiative.
Note: ALL sizes are NOW IN STOCK!
Or make a financial donation to the Limbaugh Fund noting a designation to the U32 Program. Donate Here
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Open Events - come and enjoy the BCC and tune up for the NAs!
Due to lower than anticipated registrations, several sport disciplines were canceled, unfortunately, sailing was one of them.
Lightnings in Marblehead are BACK! Only 2 Days of Racing
NA's are BACK at the BCC!
The European Championship returns to Finland!
NA's are BACK at the BCC!
Fern Ridge Reservoir near Eugene, Oregon is a big lake with 1.5-mile beats available for racing. This is a multi-Fleet regatta. The food is wonderful!
Tune up for the South American Championships!
Includes a Master's Winter Championship and first Part of the Southern Circuit.
Final stop of the 2025 Southern Circuit!
| The Class Store is stocked and items are ready for immediate shipping. Hats, belts, shirts, sweatshirts and much, much more! New items for Ladies - something for everyone! Check out the Class Store Today!
| International Lightning Class Association
Laura Jeffers, Executive Secretary
(727) 942-7969 | |