The International Lightning Class is proud to announce that the Central American and Caribbean Sports Organization (CACSO) has selected the Lightning Class as an official one-design class for the 2018 Barranquilla Central American and Caribbean Games.

These games will take place in Barranquilla, Colombia, and they include 36 disciplines with more than thirty countries participating. In sailing, the games also include RS:X, Laser, Laser Radial, Sunfish, Snipe and Hobie 16.

Along with the 2019 PAN AM Games, this selection confirms the strength of our Class, the ability to provide great racing, and also represents a great opportunity to support growth in Central American and Caribbean countries.