From Class President Bill Bogardus:

Savannah has always been possibly the most interesting and hospitable place to have a Lightning regatta.  Racing there is like stepping back in time.  I remember arriving when I was 18 and thinking, where is the racecourse?  “Son, you’re lookin’ at it.”  The Club was amazingly welcoming, the oysters were delicious and the racing was crazy.  A starting line that spanned the entire Wilmington River, tacking to avoid the marsh, going to a gybe mark up the Skidaway, and everything in between.  It is such a fun and different place to sail.  Through it all Larry McDonald would always seem to figure it out, and someone from the McIntosh family would answer my social questions.  Good times.

There is still time for you to sign up for this year’s Deep South Regatta on March 23-25.  Savannah Yacht Club has a rules seminar set up for Thursday night after we arrive, and an Oyster Roast after Friday’s racing.  21 boats have already signed up.  Come join us in Savannah.

The Limbaugh Fund Committee Announces:

Skippers 30 and Under - Entry Subsidy!

Skippers Aged 30 and Under:

50% off Entry Fee* for St Petersburg Winter Championship and Savannah Deep South Regattas! Almost a $300 Savings!

* Participants must register per the NOR.  Reimbursement promptly after the event by the Class Office.

The Mentor Program is BACK!

Pre and Post Sailing Debriefs, on the water coaching, pair up with a Mentor for the regatta!

Learn from Greg Fisher and others. Also new this year, a Post Circuit Debrief after the event via Zoom!

A small fee of $50 helps to cover costs associated with the program. Sign Up Today on the Lightning Class Website:

Southern Circuit Mentor Program Registration