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Lightning Class Association
Date: 4/2/2021
Subject: Flash Blast - 8 Bells... Jim Carson, Annual Winter Meeting, NAs NOR and Registration Details
From: International Lightning Class Association



FlashBlast - April 2, 2021 
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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.


Annual Winter Meeting of Members - Registration Link

You are invited to a Zoom meeting. 
When: Saturday, April 10, 2021 03:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) 

Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUufuyqrjkrHtY6PPwaCAdZpgEfAsO-1ABQ 

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. There are no items are up for vote at this meeting. If you would like to be added to the agenda or if you have something to share during the meeting, please send a request or short written report to Class Secretary Laura Jeffers  at 
office@lightningclass.org or Hugh Hutchison at president@lightningclass.org
 




2021 NAs Logo
Edgewater Yacht Club is looking forward to seeing you at the 2021 North American Championship. August 8-14, 2021
 
The Notice of Race is posted.
 
Registration opens April 15, 2021 at 1000 Eastern Time and is limited to the first 100 boats.
 
Please see the NOR for full details on entry requirements and registration. 

Eight Bells...
 
James Gillinder Carson
 
 
It is with deep sadness that we acknowledge the passing of another true Lightning legend. James G. Carson passed away on March 21, 2021, at 94 years of age.
 
James, Jim or Gilly as he was known, was a sailor through and through. 
James Carson

He was a key member of the Metedeconk River Yacht Club in Brick, New Jersey, starting at a time before it actually had a physical clubhouse and the starting line was marked by a rowboat captained by his sister Margaret. He was instrumental in moving the club to its present location in a beautiful clubhouse on the south side of the river. Jim was Commodore of the Club eleven times and taught sailing to youngsters for forty years.


Jim’s leadership and service reached well beyond the MRYC. He was a long-time volunteer and board member for the International Lightning Class Association and the Barnegat Bay Yacht Racing Association. 
Jim joined the International Lightning Class in 1949 and served in a number of leadership positions. He served as Chief Measurer in 1960, 1961 and 1970 and as President in 1971. He was the Lightning Central Atlantic District Commodore as well as the District Secretary for many years. For his efforts, Jim was awarded a Life Membership in the Class. 

 
Click on the link to read more about Jim. Those with a special memory or comment to share about Jim can do so at the bottom of the tribute page. 

The 2021 Southern Circuit saw 9 races in St Pete and 4 in Savannah. It was fun sailing and we look forward to seeing more of you next year when we are able to resume our normal activities. All results are posted on the Class site and check out the Lightning Facebook page for photo links and videos. Watch for full reports in the May 1 issue of Flashes.

 
Southern Circuit - David Starck, Tom Starck, Jenna Probst
Deep South Regatta - David Starck, Tom Starck, Jenna Probst
Winter Championship - David Starck, Tom Starck, Jenna Probst
Masters Winter Championship - Bill Faude, Ched Proctor, Amy Simonsen
Bimestral #2 - Santiago Uzcategui, Jochen Raute, Daniel Castillo
Bimestral Lightning Colombia - Santiago Uzcategui, Jochen Raute, Johann Uzcategui
 
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!

Upcoming Regattas: 
Click on the event for more info or 
See Event Calendar for More Events or to add your event!
There is a lot of planning going on for 2021 events - that is so encouraging! If you need help listing your events please contact Laura in the Class Office. 
** 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. 
 
APR
2-4
3 Days of Racing in St Pete. Final Regatta of FL Winter Series!
APR
10-11
Perfect stop on your way home from the ST Pete NOOD!
APR
24-25
Save the date!
MAY
1-2
Begin your sailing season with us on Geist Resv. NE of Indianapolis at a great club. This year we have combined with Snipes and Lasers. More boats, more fun to start the year.
MAY
13-22
World Championships are back in North America. Wrightsville Beach offers fantastic ocean racing. The 2021 events were pushed to May 2022.
MAY
15-16
JUN
12-13
JUN
12-13
Please join us for the 49th Annual Evans Regatta in Green Bay!
JUN
19-20
Come sail in the first big summer regatta in historic Charleston!
JUN
26-27
53rd Annual Champagne Regatta & Class Boat Get Together on beautiful Keuka Lake
JUN
26-27
JUN
26-27

2021 Publication Schedule - Announced
Flashes Newsletter
February 1 Publication - January 10th deadline
May 1 Publication - April 10th deadline
September 1 Publication - August 10th deadline
December 1 Publication - November 10th deadline
 
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.



International Lightning Class Association
Laura Jeffers, Executive Secretary
(727) 942-7969

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