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Diaz tops Lightning North Americans

August 15th, 2026

The 2026 Lightning North American championship was held on August 12-15 in Sheboygan, WI. With 57 teams on the starting

August 9th, 2026

The 2026 Lightning Women, Junior, and Masters North American Championship were held August 6-9 in Milwaukee, WI. Conditions ranged from

July 13th, 2026

Sunny skies, solid breeze, and wonderful sailing conditions greeted the 43 teams competing in the 2026 Lightning Canadian Open Championship

April 13th, 2026

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

March 21st, 2026

It has become popular for one design classes to schedule several winter events in Florida, but they require back-and-forth travel.

October 26th, 2025

With an increased emphasis on youth and school sailing in the USA, attracting new and younger people to established one

September 27th, 2025

The 2025 Lightning North American Championship attracted 50 teams for the 4-race series on September 25-27 in Wrightsville Beach, NC.

August 11th, 2025

Forty-three boats gathered for the 2025 Lightning Women’s, Juniors, and Masters’ North American Championship on August 9-11 in Larchmont, NY.

June 12th, 2025

The Lightning Class is hosting the 2025 European and Masters World Championship on June 14-16 as a warm-up for the

April 4th, 2025

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