Lightning Archives

Formula for Sustained Growth

July 19th, 2016

For nearly 80 years, the Lightning Class continues to provide sailors with a quality boat, suitable racing, and friendships that

June 27th, 2016

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

May 12th, 2016

The International Lightning Class is celebrating the 10th Anniversary of their Boat Grant Program, which to date has introduced 29

May 10th, 2016

by Don Margraf, Sailing Magazine Recently I received a phone call from a sailboat in the middle of the Pacific

March 20th, 2016

St Petersburg, FL (March 20, 2016) – After racing at the 69th annual Lightning Winter Championship was abandoned yesterday due

March 19th, 2016

St Petersburg, FL (March 19, 2016) – Racing on the 69th annual Lightning Winter Championship was abandoned due to thunderstorms

March 18th, 2016

St Petersburg, FL (March 18, 2016) – The opening day of the 69th annual Lightning Winter Championship completed four races

March 16th, 2016

Miami, FL (March 16, 2016) – After leading the 58th Annual Lightning Midwinter Championship for the first two days, Tom

March 15th, 2016

Miami, FL (March 15, 2016) – The Lightning Southern Circuit continued with the second day of the 58th Annual Lightning

March 14th, 2016

Miami, FL (March 14, 2016) – The Lightning Southern Circuit kicked off today with a gorgeous day of sailing for