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Lightning Class Association
Date: 5/15/2020
Subject: Flash Blast - 8 Bells Charlie Proctor, Upwind Webinar TODAY and NAs update and more!
From: International Lightning Class Association



FlashBlast - May 15, 2020 
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Message from the President: Hugh Hutchison

 

After consultation with our host clubs and full  consideration by the Executive Committee, I am disappointed to announce that the 2020 International Lightning Class North American Championships, the 2020 Lightning Women’s, Junior and Masters North American Championships and the 2020 Atlantic Coast Championships have been cancelled. The 2021 World Championships have been postponed as well.

 

The continuing lockdowns and social distancing requirements make it impossible to predict when competitive sailing in a multi-crew boat like ours will be permitted to resume.

 

Nevertheless, I am pleased to report that the Edgewater Yacht Club has agreed to host the rescheduled 2021 North American Championships, the Pymatuning Yacht Club will host the 2021 WJMs and the Carolina Yacht Club will also host the rescheduled ILCA World Championships.

 

More information will be published shortly as details are finalized but we wanted to let the Class know as soon as possible about these scheduling adjustments.

 

We clearly are disappointed to have to make these changes, but the health of our members is the obvious priority.


8 Bells... Charlie Proctor
 
It is with a heavy heart we share the news of Charlie Proctor's passing. On Tuesday, May 5th he was involved in a bicycle accident that took his life. Charlie was just 19 days shy of his 28th birthday. 

Charlie sailed a lot with his dad, Ched Proctor out of the CT/RI District and Cedar Point Yacht Club. In 2018 they won the North American Championship with other crew member Meredith Killion. (Photo Right)

Charlie loved adventure, the outdoors and life.
 
Team Proctor 2018 NA Champs

In Charlie’s memory, the family has established the Charlie Proctor Memorial Fund with the Massachusetts Bicycle Coalition. MassBike works to improve the safety of roadways in the Boston area and across the state of Massachusetts. They are working closely with them to enact changes to the intersection where Charlie was killed, but unfortunately there are countless other dangerous intersections and roadways like this one. This fund will support work to improve the safety of roads and intersections around the state before someone else dies on them, and will work towards a future in which no other families need to suffer through the grief and terror that they have.  Memorial Fund Information  


8 Bells... Harry Robert Sindle

Harry Robert Sindle passed as dawn broke on Wilson Creek off the Ware River, in Gloucester, VA, April 24, 2020. It was the day before his 67th wedding anniversary to his wife Janet. He was surrounded by his family in his last 12 hours and passed with his wife and daughter by his side. He was 90 years old.

 

Born Oct 14, 1929 in Little Falls, NJ to Harold Lyman Sindle and Ruth Post Sindle, he began to sail at the age of 10, learning alongside his dad on the Jersey Shore. In the 1950's and 60's he was a nationally known sailor, winning major titles in the Lightning, Thistle, Comet, Flying Dutchman, and others. In the Flying Dutchman class he was the United States gold-medal winner in the Pan American Games (1959) and was on the 1960 US Olympic Sailing Team in Rome.

 

In 1963, wanting to move his growing family to a country setting, he left a small sailboat manufacturing company he co-owned (Siddons and Sindle) in Tom's River, NJ to come to Gloucester, VA to work as a sales rep for local sailing legend and designer of the Mobjack, Roger Moorma... Learn more about Sindle


Friday's at Five*  ---   Friday's at Five*   ---   Friday's at Five*   
During the Month of May join Lightning Class experts as they take you on a Lightning journey every Friday at Five* (5:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time, US and Canada) Grab a comfortable seat, a drink, and enjoy Lightning talk for an hour (or so)!
Webinar's will be held on the Zoom Web Platform. Registration is required to attend the event. You have the option to log in via computer, tablet or phone. 
 
PLEASE DO NOT share the links on any social media platforms. This invitation was emailed to ILCA members as a member benefit. If you know someone who would like to receive an invitation please contact the Class Office. office@lightningclass.org or 727-942-7969
Coming Up:
TODAY! Friday, May 15, 2020 5:00 PM (EDT)
 
Turney Sailing Services
Webinar: Upwind Leg
Nick Turney will focus on the upwind leg and will include the following: 
  • Developing a strategy
  • Executing your plan
  • Better decision making on the water
May 22, 2020
Classic Boat Chat with Dave Nickels
 
Join Bob Astrove, VP of Classic Boats and Mike Seibert as they talk with Dave Nickels on his teenage days at Nickels & Holman and how he began Nickels Boat Works. They will talk about boat building in the 50's and 60's, wooden boat construction, technology and rules changes that changed boat building. Selling boats in kit form and the transition from wood to fiberglass boats.
May 29, 2020
Rules Chat *Tentative date
 
Join International Judge and Fleet 196 (Surf City, New Jersey) Member Darryl Waskow as he leads an informal chat about Rules.
Replays Available: 
Turney Sailing Services 
Focus: Starting
  • Developing your approach
  • executing your approach
  • Holding your lane off the line
 (Replay link coming soon)
North Sails Webinar #2
 
Lightning Class Expert Brian Hayes and special guest Allan Terhune lead an informal web talk on the history of the ILCA Junior Events. This interactive session included special guests, Doug Wake (2-time Junior NA Champion), Jeff Hayden (current Youth World Champion) and Matt Fisher (3-time NA and World  and Junior NA Champion).
Let's Talk Lightnings: By North Sails

Lightning Class Expert Brian Hayes and special guest Greg Fisher had an informal web talk on April 2nd. This interactive session included tips on how the top teams change gears and keep the boat going fast!
Turney Sailing Services
North Sails

#lightningfun
Since March 16th we have been flooding our social media outlets with #lightningfun. Something we hope that has brightened your day. We have highlighted Lightnings sailing, team shirts, families, dancing moves, boat names, learning opportunities, puzzles, regatta food and Lightning sailors just having fun! If you have missed these be sure to follow the ILCA on the following platforms: 
Print out the  Lightning Word Search
If you have ideas for #lightningfun posts or would like to be a guest editor, please contact the Class Office. 
Fun times in San Diego
Oysters!
Where did the boat go
Bayview Regatta

Upcoming Regattas: 
Click on the event for more info or 
See Event Calendar for More Events or to add your event!
** If your regatta is canceled or postponed please let the Class Office know immediately so we can adjust the event calendar and get notification out. 
 
MAY
16-17
While we were holding on to the hope that mid-May might see a relief from coronavirus and socially distancing, we also want to do our part to ensure everyone is safe and healthy.
MAY
23-24
Eugene Yacht Club (EYC) located on Fern Ridge Reservoir, is a great place to sail. The food is wonderful and the location is picturesque. It's an annual tradition to start the regatta season with the Memorial Day Regatta. Started back in the 19
MAY
29
Lightning Lab with Greg Fisher. Contact John Sawyer for details: john@s2a3.com m: 910-617-9458
MAY
30-31
New Date TBD - sign up on the Who's Coming List for updates.
MAY
30-31
MAY
30-31
Come join us at the best Lightning Sailing venue in New England! Featuring Vermont's Own Halyard Brewing!! Contact Bretton Gardner with questions bretton.gardner@gmail.com
MAY
30-31
Southeastern District Championships will now be sailed Aug 1-2, still in Wrightsville
JUN
6-7
This regatta will be the Districts in a Multi-Fleet Race. The food is great and camping is allowed on the property. There is limited parking so come early. Afternoon winds reward us with great sailing. The sunsets are beautiful and the new fire pit awaits.
JUN
13-14
New date - Oct 3-4, combined regatta with PA Gov Cup
JUN
13-14
JUN
20-21
Joint us at Cedar Point Yacht Club in Westport, CT for the CT/RI District Championships. Sure to be a fun, competitive event!
JUN
20-21
OH Districts is part of Cleveland Race week - New Date August 21-23 http://clevelandraceweek.com/racing/one-design/
JUN
20-21
2 Day Regatta in Cazenovia, N.Y.
JUN
20-21
JUN
26-28
North Cape Yacht Club is hosting the Michigan Lightning District District Championship! Friday is a practice day. Sure to be a great time!
JUN-JUL
27-1
This event will not be held in 2020. Stay tuned for more information.
JUN
27-28
52nd Annual Champagne Regatta & Class Boat Get Together on beautiful Keuka Lake - New Dates Sept 12-13
JUN
27-28
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2020 Publication Schedule
 

Flashes Newsletter

February 1 Flashes Newsletter

August 1 Publication - July 10th deadline

November 1 Publication - October 10th deadline 


Flash Blasts

Monthly E-mail Blasts on the 15th of each month. 

Deadline is 7 days prior to the e-mail date. 


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