ILCA Boat Grant Program Archives

Encouraging the next generation

April 13th, 2026

The International Lightning Class Boat Grant Program was initiated to introduce young teams to Lightning sailing. Recipients receive regatta entry

January 5th, 2026

The International Lightning Class Boat Grant Program is accepting applicants for the 2026 season. This program is geared towards young

April 4th, 2025

The Lightning Class has revealed the three teams selected for the 2025 International Lightning Class Boat Grant Program. Since the

May 3rd, 2024

The Lightning Class has confirmed three Boat Grant recipients for 2024, continuing a program that began in 2007 and has

January 21st, 2020

The past decade has seen the introduction of many new one-design boats, but this leaves many yacht club parking lots

May 15th, 2019

When the International Lightning Class Association recognized the normal flow of young people into the class had been slowed due

June 5th, 2018

The International Lightning Class Association’s Boat Grant program begins its 12th season by announcing three teams which are the 2018

October 3rd, 2017

With the popularity of age-based competition in youth-only institutional-type boats, introducing teenagers to other facets of the sport has become

June 27th, 2016

While the increased organization of age-based youth sailing has increased participation, it has impacted the flow of young people into

October 31st, 2013

(October 31, 2013) – The International Lightning Class Association is now accepting applications for the 2014 ILCA Boat Grant Program.