Recently in the Lightning Class
October 6 - More burgees have been awarded in the G.O.T. Flashes Challenge Check out the blog!
October 6 - North American’s 50-50 & Vakaros Raffle Winners! Congratulations to on-line purchasers Alan McReynolds of Naples, NY for winning the Vakaros Compass and Jeremiah Pierson of Bath, PA for winning the 50/50. We are excited to announce that $2,570 was raised in the Vakaros raffle and $1,730 in the 50/50 for a total of $4,300 to benefit the ILCA Fund! Thank you to all who participated!
September 13-14 - SIX events in the Lightning Class took place 9/13-14 in the Lightning Class! Santiago Uzcategui, Jochen Raute, and Jorge H. took home first place in the Colombia District Championship with 16 points. Finishing in second, with 17 points were Julian Ramirez and Adriana R. Check out more results from the weekend here!
September 8 - It’s going to be a fun month for the Lightning Class! September started off with the Whitecap Regatta at Pontiac Yacht Club where 75 sailors (25 boats) were on the starting line! Team “Atom” consisting of Jim Allen, Jane Allen, and Tyler Allen took first with 13 points, Kevin Morin (& team) finished in second with 17 points. Team “Lunch Meat” all the way from Carolina Yacht Club, Scott Harris, Jim Harris, and Rachel Smith finished third with 19 points. What an awesome way for Lightning sailors to kick off fall sailing!
September 1- The 2025 Chilean National Results was held in Algarrobo, Chile where current World Champion Felipe Robles alongside Andreas Guevara, and Paula Herman finished first with 8 points. Team El Doctorado won 5/6 races. Cristobal Perez, Emunddo Perez, and Amelia Zulueta finished in second place with 18 points. Benjamin Fuenzalida, Marcos Fuentes, and Diago Natho finished third, with 29 points. Fantastic turn out with 15 Lightnings on the water!
August 15 - 8 Bells... with a heavy heart we share the passing of Edwin "Eddie” Adamsfrom the Southern District and Fleet 135 - Mobile Bay.
August 8-11 -Three fleets totaling 43 boats gathered at the beautiful Larchmont Yacht Club for the 2025 Women’s, Juniors and Masters’ North American Championships. Competitors ranged from 12 years to 85 years old. With light to medium winds over the three days of racing, there were both opportunities and challenges for all! Full results & On the Water Photos by Art Petrosemolo
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