REQUIREMENTS:
- You will be required to maintain the boat and equipment in
top condition.
- You will be assigned a mentor and you will be required to
report to him/her on a regular basis.
- You will be required to write some articles about this program and
your experience racing the Lightning.
- You will be expected to exhibit a high degree of sportsmanship and responsibility.
- You will be required to maintain records and submit receipts
for your expenses.
There is a review committee of six Lightning Sailors who will review all the applications. The members of the committee are subject to change, but have included:
Allan Terhune (MD) - Dixie District - Co-Chair
Bill Fastiggi (VT) – New England District - Co-Chair
Bob King (NY) - Central NY District
Bill Faude (IL)– Midwest District
Mike Healy (NY) – Central NY District
Will Brown (NJ) - Central Atlantic District
The importance (weight) of each of the main categories of information is indicated in the “How to Apply” section. Each Applicant should submit any additional information they deem necessary to the Selection Committee above and beyond the application if they feel it necessary.
The Boat Grant Committee reserves the right to contact applicants for a phone interview in order to finalize our selections.
Number of Grants (boats and financial support) will vary from year to year based on the pool of applicants, available boats, and class financial condition.
The Class and Boat Grant Committee are open to creative financial proposals or options that will advance the goals of the Class and applicant. (An example might be the leasing of an unused boat in the district, providing insurance or travel support only, etc) Applicant should apply for normal grant boat and then add an optional proposal if appropriate.
TIME LINE:
Completed Applications received by ILCA before December 31.
Applications review by Committee January 2 thru February 15.
Applicants notification prior to March 15.
Boats will be granted for use for the 2012 sailing season. Term of use will be May 14 thru October 31, 2012 unless otherwise notified.
GOOD LUCK AND THANK YOU FOR PARTICIPATING! If you have any questions please submit them and we will post the question and answers for all applicants to read.