Ian Beckley, from Madison, Wisconsin, was captain of the Hobart William Smith team and now is Head Coach at Wisconsin. 

His teammates, Noah Hallerman and Sophie Lusty are both members of the Wisconsin Sailing team. They will be based out of Madison and mentored by long time Lightning champion and Boat Grant Committee member, Bill Faude. 

Sophie stated: “The skill emphasis, competitiveness, opportunities for development, fairness, and community aspects are just a few of the reasons why I prefer One-design dinghy racing. From my experience racing Lightnings in the past, the class is a perfect opportunity to continue sailing in a competitive boat for years to come!”