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The Limbaugh Fund is designated to support the education, training, and the promotion of Junior sailing. Uses of these funds have included support for the Youth World Championships, grants for junior programs, funding Junior racing clinics, trophies, promotion of youth regattas, and U32 regatta fee subsidies.

 

To request support from the Limbaugh Fund, please fill out this form.
Email limbaughfund@lightningclass.org with any questions.

U32 team? Get regatta support with entry fee subsidies!

U32 Regatta Fee Subsidy Details:

  • Teams can expect a 50% entry fee subsidy (late fees not included)

  • All members of crew must be under the age of 33

  • At least one crew member must be an ILCA member

  • Reimbursement requests must be submitted within 30 days of event completion

  • Designated youth events are not eligible (e.g., Junior NAs, Youth Worlds, U32 Regatta)

 

Request Limbaugh Fund Support


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