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June 26 - Rock Star Raffle Update: Because of the difficulties with the Class website, we’re extending the drawing until July 12 at the Canadian Open.  Also, to ensure that more people can participate, we’re reducing the raffle price to $20/ticket, or 3 tickets for $50! 

June 9 - Latest FlashBlast Updated Vakaros Race Sense Test Period, Pan Am Country Qualifiers, NAs Registration is LIVE, 8 Bells Tim Grady, Grow Fleets with NEW Local Boat Grant Playbook, Volunteers recognized, NEW Nylon Webbing Belt in Class Store and so much more!

June 5- 2026 U32 LIGHTNING INVITATIONAL – Registration is LIVE!!!!!! See you in Charleston, South Carolina, October 24-25, 2026. Questions? Email u32@lightningclass.org

Have you registered for upcoming events? There are currently 17 opportunities to sail a Lightning in June! Visit the Event Calendar to get involved, see you on the water!

May 29 - Rock Star Raffles!  Win a sailing/coaching session with your favorite rock star - Dave or Jody Starck.  Jody currently has a slight lead over Dave! Buy raffle tickets for one or both - special U32 deal available. Buy Your Tickets Here!

May 22 - 8 Bells... Merle "Tim" Grady passed away on May 19th. Tim's passion for woodworking and creating things along with his love of the water and sailing made building a Lightning kismet. Tim didn't just build a boat (Lightning #15477); he built many friendships through that process from Lake Monroe in Sanford, FL to Keuka Lake in Hammondsport, NY.

May 20 - Talk about getting more boats on the water!!!! 29 Lightnings on the starting line for this years Lightning Spring Classic at Pymatuning Yacht Club. After a mix of weather conditions on day 1 and no racing on day 2, Connor Godfrey, Lauren Manney, and Meredith Killion finished first with 15 points. 2nd and 3rd place were only 1 point behind the other, check out the results to see!