Official Notices - Reminder
2019 North American Championship Quota
The Executive Committee has announced a 1:1 quota for the North American Championship. Each US and Canadian entry shall qualify for participation in the NAC by registering in their respective District Championship Regatta.
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Meeting Notice:
A Governing Board Meeting will take place at the World Championship, Saturday, June 15th in the morning, time TBA. All competitors are invited to attend.
If you would like to be added to the agenda or if you have something to share during either meeting, please send a request or short written report to Class Secretary Jeffers by Thursday, May 22 to office@lightningclass.org or contact Class President Todd Wake at president@lightningclass.org
The Annual Meeting of Members will take place at the North American Championship in August, exact time and date TBA.
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Bid Notice: 2020 North American Championships
Bids are now being accepted to host the 2020 North American Championships.
We are looking for one host that can hold the Women's, Junior and Master's North American Championships during the first or second week in August for 1 day of measurement/practice race and 3 days of racing.
We are looking for another host (or the same) that can hold the North American Championship either back to back with the WJM's as stated above or during the Fall. The time frame for the NAC can either be 1-2 day(s) for measurement/practice race and then 3-5 days of racing depending on racing schedule. The NAC will serve as the US qualifying event for the 2021 Lightning World Championship that will be held in Wrightsville Beach, NC.
If you are interested in putting in a bid, please contact VP North American Championships, Josh Goldman for more specifics on racing schedule and proposed dates.
Deadline for bids is May 16th. Announcement will be by June 1.
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