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Lightning Class Association
Date: 2/16/2023
Subject: Flash Blast: Meeting Notices, Southern Circuit Updates, Copa Pacifico Cup - Last Country Qualifier
From: International Lightning Class Association



FlashBlast - February 16, 2023
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2022 St Pete Sailing
It's time for some Florida* Sailing!
 
Sailing World Helly Hansen Regatta - February 17-19, 2023 - St Petersburg, FL
22 Boats are racing this weekend! Follow the action at  Yachtscoring - Official Website, Results, etc. 
 
2023 Southern Circuit 
New Updates Posted! Click on this link for More Information
  • Skippers 30 and Under qualify for a Registration Reimbursement from the Limbaugh Fund
  • The Social Schedule Posted  - The Beer Swap is BACK, Dock Party, St Pete Banquet, Racing Rules Seminar, Oyster Roast and More!
  • Mentor Program is back with both Nick Turney and Greg Fisher. 
 
Winter Championships - March 18-22, 2023 - St Petersburg, FL
First Regatta of the Southern Circuit Series. Don't miss out on all the fun and great sailing! Get your TEAM together and SIGN UP TODAY! If you want to sail but don't have a boat, or if you are looking for crew, sign up on the Crew Board
 
Deep South Regatta - March 23-25, 2023 - Savannah, GA*
Final Regatta of the Southern Circuit. Don't miss the OYSTER ROAST and famous SYC Chicken Wings! We will also have a great Rules Seminar on Thursday evening with Jerry Thompson. If you want to sail but don't have a boat check out the Crew Board

Notice Of Meetings
 
The next Governing Board Meeting will be held Saturday, March 11, 2023 at 1100 Eastern Time via a Virtual Meeting using the Zoom Platform. District Commodores, Vice Presidents and the Executive Committee have all been sent an invitation link via email. 
 
At this time, no items have been submitted for vote. 
 
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The Annual Winter Meeting of Members will be held Saturday, April 15, 2023 at 1100 Eastern Time via a Virtual Meeting using the Zoom Platform. A meeting invitation will be sent to all members prior to the meeting. 
 
Two items have been submitted for vote at the meeting. One being a proposed dues increase for Active Skipper, Associate and Crew Dues and another regarding the electronics policy as outlined in the Class By-Laws. Both of these proposals are being finalized and will be officially posted and distributed per the Class Constitution. 
 
meeting invite will be sent out to all members prior to the meeting and a proxy ballot will be sent to Fleet Captains at least 30 days prior to the meeting.
 
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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  office@lightningclass.org or contact Class President Bill Bogardus at president@lightningclass.org by Monday, March 6th for the Governing Board Meeting or Monday, April 10th for the Annual Winter Meeting.
 
Electronic ballots will be emailed out to respective participants according to the Class Rules.
Please note that Personal and Fleet Dues must be current in order to vote. 
 

2023 World Championship Logo
Information is beginning to be posted on the 2023 World Championships!
 
November 23-27 - Master World and South American Championships
Nov 27 - Dec 3 - World Championship
 
 Check out (and subscribe) to the: World Championship Blog
 
Information on the host venue and Country Allocations have been posted.
April 1, 2023 Countries need to inform the Class Office the number of boats they intend to enter and if they would like to request any additional slots.
 

Copa del Pacifico
Algarrobo, Chile
5-9 April 2023
 
Come and sail at the venue of the 2023 Pan Am Games! 
 
LAST Country Qualifying Event for the 2023 Pan Am Games! 
2 Boats/Countries will qualify at this event. 
 
Teams must sail in the MIXED Configuration - the 3-person crew must be comprised of 1 Male and 2 Females hailing from the same country to qualify. In addition at least 3 Countries need to sail in the Mixed Configuration to qualify the event as a qualifier. To date ARG, BRA, ECU, PER, USA and Host Country CHI have qualified for the Santiago 2023 Panam Games which will be held October 25 – November 5, 2023. The Sailing Events will be held in Algarrobo at the Cofradia Nautica del Pacifico. This is approximately 105 km west of Santiago, Chile.

 
Full 2023 Panam Games Sailing Qualification System


Membership Information
We have an active Committee Working on racing at our Masters Events. In their evaluation they are looking to survey a certain segment of our membership and we need date of birth to break out this part of the membership. When you renew your membership please take a moment to make sure we at least have your year of birth listed. The system will ask for your date of birth - month, day and year but if you do not wish to include that specific information, at least please give us your year of birth. Just enter a generic Jan 1 and your year of birth. 1/1/xxxx  
 
This information helps to better serve our membership. Thank you!

 Hands On Workshop: Re-Canvas A Deck
March 31- April 2, 2023
ONE SPOT STILL OPEN -
Come join use for a hands on workshop where we plan to re-canvas the decks on four classic / wood Lightning Class Sailboats, in the workshops of the Finger Lakes Boating Museum (FLBM) in Hammondsport NY.  Class group size is limited so sign up soon.  More Information and link to Application

 
Action is heating up in South America. Watch for full regatta reports and results to be posted on the Class Website Soon!
 
XXXI Salinas Tomine Regatta -  Jonathan Martinetti, Moira Padilla, Jimena Gavino 

Please be sure to submit your results with CREW NAMES to the Class Office. 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 
See Event Calendar for More Events or to add your event!
If you need help listing your 2023 events please contact Laura in the Class Office. 
FEB
17-19
3 Days of Racing in St Pete. Final Regatta of FL Winter Series!
MAR
18-22
Includes a Master's Winter Championship and first Part of the Southern Circuit.
MAR
18-25
Highlight of the Southern Circuit! You can't beat this deal!
MAR
23-25
Final stop of the 2023 Southern Circuit!
MAR-APR
31-1
Hands On Weekend Workshop - 4 boats will get new canvas decks!
APR
5-9
LAST Lightning Country Qualifier for 2023 Pan Am Games! 2 Spots Left!
APR
22-23
Join the party at the 11th Annual Moonshine Regatta held at the Virginia Inland Sailing Association on beautiful Smith Mountain Lake! On-fire social, intense racing, and a stunning mountain backdrop!
MAY
4-7
Wrightsville Beach offers fantastic ocean racing.
MAY
27-28
Fantastic Weekend in Charleston! Possible Clinic on Friday if there is enough interest.
JUN
17-18
All are invited to Cazenovia, NY
JUN
24-25
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.
JUN
24-25
Fabulous OCEAN Racing in Ocean City!
JUN
24-25
One of the prettiest places to sail. Come one, come all!

Major Lightning Events:
MAR
18-22
Includes a Master's Winter Championship and first Part of the Southern Circuit.
MAR
23-25
Final stop of the 2023 Southern Circuit!
APR
5-9
LAST Lightning Country Qualifier for 2023 Pan Am Games! 2 Spots Left!
MAY
4-7
Wrightsville Beach offers fantastic ocean racing.
JUL
8-9
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.
JUL
21-23
Come early, Lightning Lab scheduled for Friday, make it 3 days of sailing!
AUG
1-4
3 days of sailing on Barnegat Bay! MAKE YOUR PLANS EARLY - the Jersey Shore is a popular summer vacation destination!
AUG
5-11
Back to back with the WJM's in NJ. MAKE PLANS EARLY - the Jersey Shore is a popular summer vacation spot!
OCT-NOV
25-4
8 Countries will sail for the GOLD!
NOV
23-27
Kick off racing in Colombia with these events! Sailing together on the same course, race in one or both events at the same time.
NOV-DEC
27-3
For qualification information check with your Countries Vice President or District Commodore

International Lightning Class Association
Laura Jeffers, Executive Secretary
(727) 942-7969

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