Recently in the Lightning Class

April 10 - The Lightning Class is proud to announce four 2026 Boat Grant teams! Read the full press release here

April 9 - Lightning sailors have been getting active and it’s still early in the season! Have you logged your days on a Lightning? Visit gotflashes.com to view the leaderboard and see which fleets are logging the most time in the boat!

April 6 - Get an inside look at the future of the Lightning Class in this exclusive Fuel the Flash 2030 panel discussion, originally held for donors on March 3, 2026. Watch the full zoom on YouTube

March 23 - Annual Class Meeting Scheduled for Saturday, March 28th. 

March 22 - MENDELBATT, PROCTOR, STARCK DOMINATE AT SOUTHERN CIRCUIT! That’s a wrap for the 2026 Lightning Southern Circuit! Team Mendelbatt wins the Winter Championship in St Petersburg, Florida, and Team Proctor wins the Deep South Regatta in Savannah, Georgia. Congratulations to David Starck & Team for winning the overall Southern Circuit. 

March 2 - Upcoming Meeting Reminders- Wednesday, March 4th at noon Governing Board and Saturday, March 28th at 1100 Eastern both meetings are virtual via Zoom. Links were emailed. If you did not receive a link, please contact the Class Office. 

March 2 - President's Blog - Every Member (ship) Counts!Membership dues keep the Class going strong in meaningful ways, dedicated Executive Secretary, advertising and promotion, regatta experiences and more. As the 2026 season begins, please make sure your membership is up to date, your crew is current as well as your fellow fleet and district members. Membership Matters! 

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