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Lightning Class Association
Date: 3/18/2025
Subject: Annapolis Helly Hensen Sailing World Regatta - Deadlines approaching, Don't miss out!
From: International Lightning Class Association



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Annapolis
 
May 2-4, 2025
 
Limited Dry Sail Space, First Come - First Serve
 
Entry Fee Increase April 5
9 Boats Registered so far, a GREAT Fleet is expected!
 
BUT we need YOU to REGISTER ASAP to CLAIM dry sail space!!

The Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta in Annapolis, May 2-4, 2025 https://www.yachtscoring.com/current_event_entries/16896

Schedule of Events can be found here: https://ys-uploads-prod2.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/event_documents/16896/ef09ac08-7adb-4e23-bcb2-a94c1a4f4f90.pdf

HHSW Social Bracelet’s are on sale for $110/per person: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/BNP954VBNYKCJ

 

This event will also be the Lightning Fleet 329 No Gas Invitational Regatta.  You must register for the HHSW but we will score Sat-Sun races for the No Gas Regatta.

 

***IMPORTANT*** 16.1 Berthing/Haul Out Restrictions (HHSW NOR) 

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This is a very crowded event and trailer space is available on a first come first serve basis at Severn Sailing Association (SSA).  Please register at HHSW event and then send an email to the office manager at SSA, Cathy Bishop, office@severnsailing.org, requesting a space. Send cc: Lisa-Marie Lane, Fleet Captain, lisamarie_lane@me.com.

 

Fleet 329 is working on details to host an optional Saturday evening gathering at the Lane’s home in Eastport as an alternative to participating in the HHSW Social Event at AYC.  Please reach out to Lisa-Marie Lane for addition information.

 

Housing

For question about housing please reach out to Lisa-Marie Lane, we have several fleet members who have offered to help house attendees on a first come first serve basis.

 

Lightning Social

Fleet 329 will be hosting BYOB Potluck more details will be provided as the event is closer (similar to the St. Pete Mid Winter’s Rum Party, we folks can hang out Saturday night after racing at the Lane’s Home in Eastport.  We have several pizza places less than a mile away to including Sammy’s in Eastport (https://sammyspizzakitchen.com/contact-sammys-italian-restaurant )  Please send an email with your interest in attending.

 

ATTENTION U32 SAILORS: Since this is the first time Lightning will be competing at Annapolis HHSW regatta, Fleet 329 will be offering a $75 stipend to help defer costs for any U32 team that plan on attending.  (Note: U32, means all team members are 32 or under in the calendar year 2025, age will be verified; Please email Lisa-Marie Lane for more details.  Stipend will be check given at the regatta to help reimburse some expenses.) 

HHSW has an event social pass that can be purchased on the Yacht Scoring Website for $110/person to attend the party over 3 days at the Annapolis Yacht Club Sailing Center.  Since this event will also be our Spring Invitational, Fleet 329 is planning on hosting an alternative Lightning Party to provide lower cost way to celebrate. 

 

Contact: Lisa-Marie Lane, 703-209-3653, lisamarie_lane@me.com

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