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SAVE THE DATE!
Sign up on this page is for specific needs: crew finder, boat finder, etc. Regatta registration will be available per the NOR.
Entry will be per the
Document Governing
, ARTICLES GOVERNING ALL LIGHTNING CLASS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS, Section V. Entries. The number of country slots will be published soon. Each country should check with their Country VP to see when individual Country Qualifiers will take place. The US Qualifier will be the
North American Championship
to be held in Sheboygan, WI Aug 10-15, 2026. To qualify for the North Americans you must sail/register for your District Championship.
Tentative Schedule:
Mon, April 5: TBA Class Meetings/ Measurement
Tue, April 6: TBA Class Meetings/Registration and Measurement, Opening Ceremony
Wed, April 7: Racing begins
Thurs, April 8: Racing
Fri, April 9: Racing
Sat, April 10: Race concludes and closing ceremonies
Refer to the St Pete YC accommodation guide for other options:
SPYC Local Accommodations
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Monday, April 5, 2027, to Saturday, April 10, 2027
Location
St Petersburg Yacht Club
SPYC Website
11 Central Avenue
St Petersburg, FL 33701
USA
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Karen M Park
Laura Jeffers
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World Championship
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