FlashBlast - June 15, 2023
|  | Eight Bells... David Nickels
The Lightning Class lost a true friend and pillar of the Class. On June 7, 2023, Dave passed in his sleep at approximately 8:17 AM. His brother Louis was with him at the time. Based on the wishes of David, a traditional funeral is not planned at this time. A memorial will be planned at a later date. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Nickels Family.
From the Nickels Family: Thank you to all for your prayers and support. It was a difficult few weeks for the family but fortunately, it lasted only a few weeks given the circumstances. Please continue to keep the entire Nickels family in your thoughts and prayers as they transition to the grieving process. An obituary will be shared upon potential publication.
Back on May 20, 2022 Bob Astrove and Mike Seibert talked with Dave about his teenage days at Nickels & Holman and how he began Nickels Boat Works. They also talked about boat building in the 50's and 60's, wooden boat construction and technology changes that changed the way things were done. We remember Dave in is element, talking about building boats: Classic Boats an interview with Dave Nickels
| It is almost high sailing season in North America for the majority of members. With that there are many regattas coming up!
This weekend, June 17-18 there are 6 regional regattas happening including the CT/RI Districts at Cedar Point, the Evans Regatta in the MW District and the SELD have the James Island Regatta. A special shout out to all of the Dad's out there. Father's Day is on Sunday, we hope to see many of you out on the race course! Happy Father's Day!
Next weekend June 24-25 there are at least 8 regional regattas happening including the Pacific NW members are getting ready for the Canadian Open with the Pacific Coast Championship, the Central NY District is holding their District Championship and the Class Boat Get Together in Keuka and down in Ecuador members are racing in Manta to see who will represent ECU at the PANAM Games and that is just a few highlights.
We are seeing a trend of late registrants and we need your help to reverse that. | Why Register For A Regatta Early And Often?
There are so many reasons to sign up for a regatta online as soon as you know you are attending. You may not have all the logistics worked out quite yet (crew, housing, etc.), but you know you are most likely going.
What are some of the reasons you ask?
- It REALLY helps the organizers plan accordingly so your regatta experience is amazing
- Snowball effect (the more that are registered, the more that will register)
- Avoid any late entry fees
- Don’t need to pay immediately, just register & get your name in lights
- Early housing options & availability
Please sign up today for one of the following regattas:
| | CANADIAN OPEN AND CANADIAN PANAM TRIALS - July 8-9, 2023
Lightning Fleet 90 and Kitsilano Yacht Club are excited to host the 2023 Canadians AND Canadian PANAM Trials. All are encouraged to come and join us for two days of amazing racing on beautiful English Bay in Vancouver, BC. More Information
| | | | Atlantic Coast Championships
July 21-23, 2023
Hampton Yacht Club
Hampton, Virginia
Both Regular and Masters Divisions.
| | | | Women's, Juniors' and Masters' North American Championships
August 1-4, 2023
Metedeconk River Yacht Club
Brick, NJ
Fleet 34 Invites you to join in on the fun on and off the water! Seabreeze like clockwork every afternoon and corn hole, pickleball and a pool party off the water! JUNIORS - This regatta will serve as the US qualifier for the 2024 Youth Worlds in Chile.
| | | | North American Championship
Aug 5-11, 2023
Tom's River Yacht Club
Toms River, NJ
Just as with the WJM's, a predictable sea breeze is common and a good time will be had on and off the water including a night out on the board walk in Seaside Heights.
| | | | The Notice of Race is posted and On-Line Registration is open. The Executive Committee approved a 1:1 qualifying quota. The skipper/helmsman still needs to qualify through their respective District Championship. |
- The Masters World Championship is open event to ILCA Members where skipper/helmsman is 55+ and the total combined crew age is 130+ as of 31 December 2023. Masters teams may register with co-skippers within the team of three, so long as each skipper meets the age requirement herein. No substitution of skippers or crew members is permitted within the team of three as proscribed by Document Governing All Sanctioned Lightning Class Championships Article VII. In addition, teams with co-skippers will not be eligible for automatic qualification to future Championships.
- The South American Championship is an open event.
- Regulations for entry and boats assignment for South American championships will apply (https://www.lightningclass.org/sachampionship)
- Countries must declare how many World Championship Slots they will be using by June 15 - that's today!
World Championship Country Allocation | 30 and Under Entry Fee Subsidy
The Limbaugh Fund will reimburse skippers aged 30 and under for up to 50% of regatta entry fees for 2023. Those looking for support should send an email to the Lightning Class office (office@lightningclass.org) with “Limbaugh Subsidy” in the subject line and include the following information:
—Names and ages of your 3 team members.
—Regatta name, location and dates.
—Entry fee (base fee only, please do not include ala carte items such as meals, t-shirts, etc.)
—Home address of the skipper
The Limbaugh Fund Committee will review your request and respond within 2 weeks. You will be reimbursed with the determined amount shortly after your participation in the event. | | 2023 Boat Grant Teams Announced!
Welcome Team Wiggins from the SE District (Right Photo), Team Moore from the NE District (bottom left) and Team Bolat from the MW District (bottom right). Learn more about these teams | | | | Classified Ads
Looking to upgrade your boat?
Looking for used sails?
Do you have extra equipment that you want to sell?
Check out the Classified Section of the Class Website. Lots of boats are changing hands.
Spread the word if you know of someone looking!
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Windshift Regatta - Joe Hunt, Amy Hunt, Flynn Becker
MV District Championship - Matt Burridge, Patrick Burridge, Tim Burridge
NE District Championship - Justin Coplan, Caroline Patten, Sam Darling
Mallets Bay Spring Regatta - Connor Godfrey, Danny Burger, John Ring
Memorial Day Regatta/ PNW Districts- Bob Bush, Tyler McDonald, Robert Houser
Copa Chokolat - Julio Velez, Arianna Villena & Irene Suarez
No Gas Regatta - Craig Cobbum/Jon Guth/Miles Guth
Spring Classic - Tom Starck, David Starck, Ryan Ludic
Lake Lansing Tune Up Regatta - Tom Klaban, Beth Groesbeck, Liam Hanser
Potomac Cup Regatta - Nabeel Alsalam & Team
Indiana Open Regatta - Brad Wagnon, Dave Corcoran, Brian Bahler
US PAN AM Trials - Allan Terhune Jr., Sarah Chin, Madeline Baldridge
Please be sure to submit your results with CREW NAMES to the Class Office via EMAIL office@lightningclass.org . If you have a short summary and a few photos even better! If your regatta isn't listed here - be sure to add the event to the ILCA Event Calendar and send in results after the regatta!
| Upcoming Regattas:
Click on the event for more info or
If you need help listing your 2023 events please contact Laura in the Class Office. |
Come sail in historic Charleston!
All are invited to Cazenovia, NY
Open to all...Optional Rock the Dock event Sat night with pizza truck, live band, and drink contest!
Annual Father's Day Tradition!
First time event in Duxbury on Boston's South Shore
This is a feeder regatta to the Canadian National Championships to be held at the Kitsilano Yacht Club July 8 and 9, 2023. Two regattas are better than one, come and join us.
Fabulous racing in Ocean City!
One of the prettiest places to sail. Come one, come all!
Lightning Fleet 90 and the Kitsilano Yacht Club are excited to host the 2023 Canadians! Plus, just announced, this regatta will be the CAN PAN AM Trials. Come join us for two days of amazing racing on beautiful English Bay in Vancouver BC.
The Founders Regatta celebrating the 92nd Anniversary of John Barnes starting dinghy racing at HHYC.
You are invited to North Cape Yacht Club LaSalle, Michigan
Join Fleet 79 for two days of racing on beautiful Lake Michigan!
A one day series open to members in the Long Island District
Come sail at Leatherlips Yacht Club in Powell, Ohio
Open Event - come and enjoy the BCC!
The regatta is hosted by Charleston Yacht Club but we will be able to store and launch boats at Carolina YC all weekend.
Make a weekend of it and sail club races 7/15!
Come early, Lightning Lab scheduled for Friday, make it 3 days of sailing!
Loon Lake is 30 minutes east of Thunder Bay with inland lake sailing at it's finest and a welcoming BBQ at the Walsh's Saturday evening.
Lightnings in Marblehead are BACK! 3 Days of Racing
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Lightning Fleet 90 and the Kitsilano Yacht Club are excited to host the 2023 Canadians! Come join us for two days of amazing racing on beautiful English Bay in Vancouver BC.
Come early, Lightning Lab scheduled for Friday, make it 3 days of sailing!
3 days of sailing on Barnegat Bay! MAKE YOUR PLANS EARLY - the Jersey Shore is a popular summer vacation destination!
Back to back with the WJM's in NJ. MAKE PLANS EARLY - the Jersey Shore is a popular summer vacation spot!
8 Countries will sail for the GOLD!
Kick off racing in Colombia with these events! Sailing together on the same course, race in one or both events at the same time.
For qualification information check with your Countries Vice President or District Commodore
| International Lightning Class Association
Laura Jeffers, Executive Secretary
(727) 942-7969 | |