Lightning Fleet #50
Sailing on the Potomac River in Washington DC since 1943

Fleet Champions and Runner Up - awarded based on the Fleet's racing program

Potomac Cup - awarded to the winner of the Doc Gilbert Memorial Potomac Cup Regatta

Doc Gilbert Award - awarded to the best finisher from Fleet 50 in the Doc Gilbert Memorial Potomac Cup Regatta

Bloody Rudder Award - the Fleet Traveler's Award

All-Weather Sailor Award -- awarded to the crew who sails the most days on a Lightning

Fleet 50 Helper Award - awarded to a fleet member who helps the fleet

Special Annual Awards - a variety of awards to crew, skippers, etc.

District Champions - the winner of the Dixie District Championship Regatta

Purnell Cup - the Dixie District Traveler's Award