Country Notification Deadlines
By
Laura Jeffers
Posted: 2021-08-30T01:39:00Z
2022 Lightning World Championship
Country Allocation
May 16-21, 2022
Carolina Yacht Club, Wrightsville Beach, NC
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North America
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24
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Invitations/Slots
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Canada (2)
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2
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Mexico (2)
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2
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United States (18+2)
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20
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(includes 2 extra as host country)
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South America
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17
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Argentina (2)
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2
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Brazil (2+1)
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3
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Chile (2+1)
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3
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Colombia (2+1)
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3
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Ecuador (2+1)
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3
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Peru (2+1)
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3
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Europe
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17
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Finland (2+6)
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8
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Greece (2+3)
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5
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Italy (2)
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2
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Switzerland (2)
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2
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Asia/Africa/Oceana
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6
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Australia (2+1)
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3
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Nigeria (2+1)
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3
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Additional Slots
-3 slots may be awarded by Executive Committee to countries not otherwise represented to foster or expand Lightning interest in those areas.
-If slots remain open, the Executive Committee may award 2 additional slots to the host country's area to further develop Lightning sailing. These slots can be by invitation outside of the qualification
regatta process.
Confirmation Deadlines
January 1, 2022 - Countries need to inform the Class Office the number of boats they intend to enter and if they would like to request any additional slots.
January 15, 2022 - Re-Allocate any unused slots.
February 15, 2022 - Countries are required to submit a confirmed list of entrants.
March 1, 2022 - Re-Allocation of any slots not registered.
April 1, 2022 - Registration deadline. (Late Fee of $100 begins after this date.)
May 1, 2022 - Registration closed.
Please contact the ILCA Class Office with any questions or confirmations.
office@lightningclass.org or (727) 942-7969