Blog from Lightning North American Championships:

By Fred Strammer

Today is the first day I have seen sunlight at the Lightning NAs.  Weather here is atypical for this area and I have kicked myself a lot the last four days for not packing anything other than board shorts and light long sleeve shirts (under Dr. Steve’s prescription.)  The Championship racing has been the most challenging with breeze barely peaking above 8-10mph and shifts averaging 30’.  The breeze shut off early today with sunlight finally hitting my skin…time for sunscreen.  Hopefully tomorrow we will have fair wind to end the series only one race short.  Aside from the racing, the people and local seafood are great!!

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By Valerie Holly

I was not so keen on VHF on board. Since they were allowed, we bought one and now we are addicted. Jeff Borland our PRO has kept us very informed…he has done so with amazing enthusiasm.  He greets us every morning with a superbly happy voice!  Great RC work. 

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By Colin Park

Nice Race Committee work by Jeff Borland,  We have enjoyed great communication over our radios.
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By Steve Davis

The Regatta Organizers have done a spectacular job. The morning briefings on weather, wind, and current by Chris Larson and Greg Fisher have helped everyone get ready for the day.  The afternoon debriefings offer 20 - 20 hindsight on the challenging conditions.