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Lightning Class Association
Date: 10/20/2020
Subject: Flash Blast - Huntsman History Fund Project, Women in the Class, Upcoming Flashes and more!
From: International Lightning Class Association



FlashBlast - October 20, 2020 
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Single advertisements are available for each Flash Blast. Inquire about packages that include Website Advertising. For more information or to reserve your spot please contact Laura in the Class Office or at 727-942-7969.


Mary Huntsman History Fund - NEW PROJECT!
 

The Executive Committee approved an effort to complete the task of having all the old yearbooks professionally scanned and made available via the class website.  Perhaps even of greater value, this effort will also include all of the old newsletter publications of "Lightning Flashes". Which at one time was a 10 times per year publication mailed to all ILCA members. This project will also allow one to search an issue for a hull number, name or specific words without reading through the whole document. These publications date back to 1940 and will include well over 500+ new files being posted. 

Making these documents available via the internet will complete a task that has been requested by many and discussed for a long time.  It will be a tool to assist us in researching the history of our people and our boats.  It will document the evolution of modern sailing.  It is the treasure trove,  and will provide a great deal of just plain fun reading old story's and looking at the advertisements for products of days past!

 
In prepping the archives for scanning the Class is missing the following issues: 
FLASHES NEWSLETTER
1986 - Issue 9 (November?)
2001 - Issue 8 (September)

YEARBOOKS
1942
1943

If you have any of the above issues, please contact the Class Office. (727) 942-7969 or office@lightningclass.org

Help Support This Project!

Please consider making a contribution to the Mary Huntsman History Fund of the Lightning Class Association.  Contributions can be made on line at : History Fund Donation


Alternatively you can contribute by check to International Lightning Class Association, 1528 Big Bass Drive, Tarpon Springs, FL  34689.   Please include "History Fund" in the memo section on your check.

In the News - Women Find A Home In Lightning Class
Check out the Lightning Class Advertisement in Scuttlebutt Sailing News 
 
 
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Women Sailors find a home in the Lightning Class

 

Are you a female sailor looking for the right mix of friends, family, camaraderie, and competition?  Meet your perfect match – the International Lightning Class.  www.lightningclass.org  With over 15,600 boats and 100+ active fleets, hear what women active in the Class have to say:

  • “The Lightning class epitomizes fun, challenging and tactical sailing.  It is a perfect platform to bring new people into racing especially girls and women as a typical team needs to be under 500 lbs.” – Cory Sertl
  • “The Class is very inclusive when it comes to gender, age, ability, and experience. You routinely have 80-year-olds racing against 8-year-olds or teams of three girls versus teams of three guys. Everyone can be competitive and have fun, while all being treated as equals” – Meredith Killion
  • “Combining great friends, family, and tough competition is my favorite part of the Class” – Jody Starck
  • “The Class builds family. Passionate sailors find their people, make lifelong friends and often meet their partner with whom they raise the next generation of sailors” - Theresa Colantuono
  • “The mentorship is incredible” - Joy MacDonald
  • “The Class really supports women sailors and provides opportunities where women can support each other.  I love this Class!” – Lisa-Marie Lang
  • “The Lightning Class really offers the best of all worlds for any sailor, of any gender. There are plenty of opportunities to sail, volunteer or contribute to class administration regardless of gender, age or level of experience.” – Debbie Probst


Flashes Newsletter - Sneak Peek! 
We are hard at work on the next issue of Flashes to be out November 1st. Here is a sneak peek at what's included:
  • From the Desk of the Class Historian - John Barnes - Lightning Class nomination to the Sailing Hall of Fame
  • Tips From the Pointy End - By Monica Morgan
  • Meet the new Chief Measurer - Joe Buczkowski
  • Sailing World Feature Article on our own Ched Proctor
  • Confessions of a new boat owner - Anne MacDonald
  • Member Spotlights: Wawasee Fleet 154 Three - Allen, Wagnon, Schmahl and Ocean City Fleet 430 - Dr. Kevin Robinson.
  • Todd Wake - Life Membership
  • Regatta Reports and Much More!
Watch your inbox the beginning of November!


Wild Oyster Regatta - Josh Putnam, Stanton Bost, Emory Williams
CT/RI Districts Fontelieu Regatta - Bill Bogardus, Grant Bogardus, Stephanie Swann
Bare Bones Regatta - Jack Mueller, Nancy Mueller, George Auer
Frigid Digit - Ron Buchanan, Bucky/Jeff Ullman
Frigid Digit - Non Spinnaker Division- Jim Alman, Karrin Alman
Clambake Regatta- John Bauman, Brian Hayes, Jr., Fred Strammer
Whitecap Regatta- T. Klaban, B. Groesbeck, J. Matora
  
Please be sure to submit your results with CREW NAMES to the Class Office. If you have a short summary and a few photos even better! If your regatta isn't listed here - be sure to add the event to the ILCA Event Calendar and send in results after the regatta!

10th Annual Wild Oyster Regatta
This past weekend - October 16-18,  30 Teams set sail on Charleston Harbor. Of the 30 teams 15 were comprised of sailors aged 35 or younger. Watch for a full report,  photos and video to be posted soon from the regatta. Congratulations to Josh Putnam, Stanton Bost and Emory Williams for prevailing in all conditions over the weekend. Top Five are pictured below.   

Wild Oyster Top 5 2020

Upcoming Regattas: 
Click on the event for more info or 
See Event Calendar for More Events or to add your event!
** If your regatta is canceled or postponed please let the Class Office know immediately so we can adjust the event calendar and get notification out. 
 
OCT
24
One Day event on the Navesink River!
NOV
7-8
See Wadewitz Regatta
NOV
7-8
NEW DATE NOV 7-8, 2020. Southwestern Circuit Regatta
NOV
21-22
First stop in the FL Winter Series! Come and check out sailing in Jacksonville. For the 3rd year, we will join the J24's for a great weekend of sailing!
DEC
2-5
At this time the December event is postponed. Watch for another announcement in November for a possible rescheduled event in February 2021. If the event is not held by February 2021 the 2020 event will be canceled.
DEC
5-6
Second stop on the FL Winter Series
JAN
16-17
Third stop on the FL Winter Series
FEB
12-14
3 Days of Racing in St Pete. Great practice for the Southern Circuit regattas in March. Final Regatta of FL Winter Series!
MAR
20-24
Includes a Master's Winter Championship and first Part of the Southern Circuit.
MAR
25-27
Final stop of the 2021 Southern C

The Class Store is OPEN!
Long sleeve adult hooded tech shirts! Available in Royal Blue or Athletic Gray. $40 each. Also available in Ladies (Blue or Pink). Also, Cotton Short Sleeved TEES and BELTS are ALL IN STOCK! Hats at time time are limited. Check out the Class Store Today!
Long Sleeve Hooded Tech

2020 Publication Schedule
 

Flashes Newsletter

February 1 Flashes Newsletter

August 1 Flashes Newsletter 

 

November 1 Publication - deadline passed. Contact the Class Office if you have something to add. 


Flash Blasts

Monthly E-mail Blasts on the 15th of each month. 

Deadline is 7 days prior to the e-mail date. 


During busier months (June, July and August) or as needed we will also add a second monthly blast on the 1st of each month. 


Please send your submissions to the Class Office - office@lightningclass.org


If you would like to advertise in these publications please contact Executive Secretary Laura Jeffers at (727) 942-7969 or via the above email.



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