2008 North American Championships

The 2008 North American Championships and the Women's, Juniors', Masters' North American Championships will be held in Newport, Rhode Island and will be co-hosted by the New York Yacht Club, Ida Lewis Yacht Club and Sail Newport. 

August 4            Measurement Women's, Juniors' and Masters' North American Championship
August 5-7         Racing
August 8            Measurement North American Championship
August 9-10       Qualification Racing
August 11-13      North American Championship Races
August 13          Banquet

This will be the qualifying regatta for the 2009 World Championships in Malletts Bay, Vermont.

Event site:    http://lightningnas08.blogspot.com/
Qualification Ratio Announcement 
Additional Slots for 07 Blue Fleet participation