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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



Date

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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Event Contact(s)

Karen M Park


Laura Jeffers

Category

World Championship

Registration Info

Registration is recommended

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