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Lightning Class Association
Date: 5/19/2021
Subject: Flash Blast: Eight Bells, John DeBenedetti, Susan Waskow, 2022 NAs and more!
From: International Lightning Class Association



FlashBlast - May 19, 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.


Eight Bells...
DeBenedetti
John DeBenedetti 
Life Member and leader in the Class for over 50 years. "Father Lightning" of the Pacific North West District passed away April 29th. Charter member and early founder of Vancouver Lake Sailing Club, home to Fleet 283. Read about John and his passion for family, sailing and the craft beer industry in the PNW. More about John
Waskow, Susan
Susan Waskow 
Susan was a woman of action whose adventures ended at age 59 on May 17, 2021. Susan was a wife to Darryl, mother to Harry and Dorothy and friend to many. Her smile was infectious and she always welcomed everyone. The Waskow family races Snipes and Lightnings at the Jersey Shore with the Central Atlantic District and Surf City YC Fleet 196. She enjoyed the sailing community as much as the competition. Read more about Susan

2022 World Championships - NOW 1 year away!
This week would have been the 2021 World Championships, but alas like many other things we had to postpone 1 year. There are things you can do to get ready for next year. Take a look at this weeks weather (will it be the same next year this time?), start looking for lodging, make sure you have the dates marked out on your calendar for either the World Masters - May 12-16 or the World Championship May 16-21. The Carolina Yacht Club in Wrightsville Beach, NC is excited to host the events. Did you know they have LIVE WEB CAM of the ocean out in front of the Club? Make sure your crew has the dates marked on their calendars too. If you don't have crew lined up, start thinking about that and make a plan. Plan out your training regattas between now and then. What can you sail this summer? Think about bringing your boat to Florida next winter to practice November - March. Start watching the hours and hours of instructional videos on the Class YouTube Channel
 
As a reminder, If you are a US Sailor you need to QUALIFY for the World Championship through the 2021 North American Championship. Don't delay, make your plans to sail in Cleveland - August 8-14! This is a great opportunity to sail in a World Championship in the US! See detailed links below. 
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Edgewater Yacht Club is looking forward to seeing you at the 2021 North American Championship. August 8-14, 2021
 
REGISTRATION IS OPEN and is limited to the first 100 boats.
 
Please see the NOR for full details on entry requirements and registration. 
 
Click Here for the NOR or to Register. 
 
Getting To Know the NAs - All the Details YOU need to know!


2022 North American Championship - Announcement
Sayville YC
SAVE THE DATE!
2022 North American Championship
September 14-18, 2022

Sayville Yacht Club
Blue Point, NY
https://www.sayvilleyachtclub.org/

3 days of beautiful fall racing (Friday - Sunday)
More information to come. 

 
Long John Regatta- Mitch Hnatt, Ryan Stagaard, Colleen Kennedy
Colombia Sailing Club 1 Day Regatta - Ryan Davidson, Jordan Wiggins, Jack Sutton
 Burl Harmon Indiana Open - Greg Florian, Chris Palabrica, Nick Florian
Doc Fauci Regatta - Aaron Boesenecker and Team
No Gas Regatta -Trevor Prior and Team 
 
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. 
 
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
29-30
JUN
5-6
SELD Traveling Series
JUN
12-13
JUN
12-13
Please join us for the 49th Annual Evans Regatta in Green Bay!
JUN
12-13
JUN
19-20
Come sail in the first big summer regatta in historic Charleston!
JUN
19-20
2 Day Regatta in Cazenovia, N.Y.
JUN
20-25
JUN
20
One Day, Father's Day - No Entry Fee!
JUN
26-27
53rd Annual Champagne Regatta & Class Boat Get Together on beautiful Keuka Lake
JUN
26-27
SELD Traveling Series
JUN
26-27
NOR is now posted
JUN
26
Our annual June regatta combined

2021 Publication Schedule - Announced
Flashes Newsletter
February 1 Publication - January 10th deadline
May 1 Publication - Deadline IS NOW!
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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