Recently in the Lightning Class
February 25 - EXTRA EXTRA! Read whatโs going on in the Lightning Class in the most recent Flash Blast: 2027 Lightning PanAm Selection, 2026 U32 Announcement, 2026 Youth Worlds, Recent Events, Southern Circuit, & MORE.
February 16 - Team PatStrong are your Lightning Midwinter Championship & HHSWRS St Petersburg Champions! David Starck, Jenna Probst, and Christine Moloney finished first with 13 points. Tean Danilu, Augie Diaz, with Elizabeth and Katherine Starck, finished close behind with 14 points. The Lightning Class was the LARGEST fleet represented at the 2026 Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta Series - St. Petersburg. From no wind to gusting 20+, racing was competitive, exciting, and challenging. View results, photos, and more on sailingworld.com
January 19 - Past President & Past Chief Measurer David Sprague will be joining the Executive Committee as interim Chief Measurer. Joe Buczkowski is taking a leave of absence from the Executive Committee to care for his family.
January 17 - A new Member Spotlight has been posted remembering David Peterson, a stalwart of the Class, and in whose honor his daughter Sandra has made a significant contribution to the Boat Grant Program.
December 27 - Florida Sailing! Mid-Winter Championship and Southern Circuit Information. Mentor Program, Karl Smither Award Nominations, NORs, On-line Registrations, and more! Southern Circuit Blog
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