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Lightning Class Association
Date: 10/25/2023
Subject: FlashBlast: 8 Bells, Meet the Pan Am Teams, World Sailing By-Law Update, Evolution Sails & more!
From: International Lightning Class Association


FlashBlast - October 25, 2023
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Thank you to Evolution Sails and Sailing Inc. for supporting the Lightning Class and sponsoring this Flash Blast!
Single advertisements are available for each Flash Blast. For more information or to reserve your spot please contact Laura in the Class Office or at 727-942-7969.

Evolution Sails Oct 25 2023
ORDER NOW - Click on the AD!
Eight Bells... Brian Nickels
On September 25th at the age of 56, Brian lost his two year battle with cancer. He was a steady presence at Nickels Boat Works and throughout the community. He was an avid Lightning sailor only stopping to sail this season when he was no longer physically able. His sailing knowledge and more critically fiberglass repair talent were unmatched throughout the Michigan Lightning District. If he didn't work on your boat, there's a good chance he has worked on another boat at your club or someone else you know. He was a friend to many and a resource to everyone. He will be incredibly missed by family, those at Lake Fenton Sailing Club, the district, and the class. Read more about Brian
Brian Nickels
Francisco Sola Medina
Eight Bells... Francisco Sola Medina
On Saturday, September 30, the Lightning Class lost a pillar of the Class. Francisco Sola Medina, competed in Lightnings from a very young age. He was Ecuador´s winning skipper for many years. He won many national championships, he was 2 times South American Champion and 5 times Runner-Up, among several other titles. He was always a source of inspiration, he was unpassable in light wind and like all sailors with natural talent he had great intuition and reading of the course. Read more about Don Paco and some very unique (and famous) quotes by him. 
Eight Bells... Hale S. Walcoff
Hale Walcoff—devoted husband, father, and friend—passed on to ports unknown on Saturday, September 30. Perhaps he is on a 15-knot broad reach with the sun on his hip. A lifetime on the water made him appreciate nuance and the power of things unseen. He loved his family, his friends, his dog, his work, and God (not necessarily in that order). 
Hale Walcoff
Hale left his mark in the Lightning Class, winning the 1990 NAs with Jody Lutz and Ched Proctor and the 1991 Worlds with Dave Dellenbaugh and Kip Hamblet. He touched the lives of many and inspired others to do great things. He will be missed by many from the Lightning Family. 
Read Hale's Full Obituary. 
BY-LAW AMENDMENTS - FINALIZED
The final step of the By-Law Amendments that were passed at the Annual Winter Meeting by ILCA Membership on April 15, 2023 have been reviewed and approved by World Sailing. This approval process included some slight modification of language used, but the intent is consistent with what the membership passed.

If you have any questions regarding the revised language please contact: VP of Class Rules Darryl Waskow, VP of World Sailing David Sprague, Chief Measurer Joe Buczkowski or Class Executive Secretary Laura Jeffers.

The By-Laws with the updated language are now posted and take affect immediately. 

ILCA By-Laws.pdf
PanAm Sailing
Santiago Pan Am Sports Logo
The Pan American Games Are Here! 
The Sailing Events are being held in Algarrobo at the Cofradia Nautica del Pacifico. This is approximately 105 km west of Santiago, Chile. The Lightning Class has a longtime history of being included in the sailing events. In 2023 we have 8 Countries represented. The teams are as follows: 
 
ARGENTINA - Javier Conte, Martina Silva, Trinidad Silva
BRAZIL - Thomas Sumner, Ana Barbachan, Larissa Juk
CANADA - Luke Ramsey, Rachel Green, Jessica Hirschbold
CHILE - Felipe Robles, Carmina Malsch, Paula Herman 
ECUADOR - Jonathan Martinetti, Moira Padilla, Alisson Haon 
PERU - Daniel Mendoza, Jimena Gavino, Maria Garcia Vegas
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - Allan Terhune, Jr., Madeline Gill, Sarah Chin
 VENEZUELA - Yamil Saba, Andrea Saba, Dismary Bonillo
 
Click on this link to MEET THE TEAMS!
 
We would like to extend a special Thank You to David Sprague for Volunteering his time to help with measurement at the Games!
 
Schedule: 
24 October - Venue Opens
24-27 October - Training Permitted
25-27 October - Equipment Inspection
28 October - 3 November - Racing (Note: Lightning Racing Oct 29, 30, 31, Nov 2, 3 ~ Noon starts)
3 November - 5 November - Medal Series Racing (Lightning Medal Racing Nov 4 ~ 1100 start)
(Please double check the official schedule listing for the most accurate information.)

How to follow: 
Live broadcast of Santiago 2023 Pan Am Games: https://www.panamsportschannel.org/login

2023 Pan Am Games Site: https://www.santiago2023.org/es

Pan American Sailing Site: https://panamsailing.org/2023-santiago/

Notice of Race

CARTAGENA, COLOMBIA 2023!

 
Nov 23-27 World Masters/South Americans
 
Nov 27 - Dec 3, 2023 - Worlds
 
Boats from the US have been packed  in both New Jersey and Buffalo and are in route to Colombia! A special thank you to all the volunteers who helped load the containers and to Tom Starck for helping with shipping logistics.
 
Container Loading Crew
Container Loading

The 2023 International Masters, South American Championship, and World Championship Organizing Authority in Columbia is working hard to make it a fabulous event. Check out the cool website with promo videos! https://lightningworlds2023.com/

 

See Who's Coming:

South Americans/Master Worlds: https://yachtscoring.com/emenu.cfm?eID=16023

 

World Championship: https://yachtscoring.com/emenu.cfm?eID=15844

 

SAILS

This is a reminder that as a World Championship you will need to have your Country Code on your Main Sail and your Main and Spinnaker SAIL NUMBER must match. If you do not currently have country letters or sail numbers that match PLEASE MAKE ARRANGEMENTS with your sailmaker NOW so you are prepared for the event. 
 
Wild Oyster Regatta -  Scott Harris, Jim Harris, Rachel Smith
Hoosier Regatta -  Jenna Probst, David Starck, Tom Starck - GREAT REGATTA REPORT
Wadewitz Regatta-  Ralph Christman and Team
Frigid Digit Regatta - Allan Terhune, Meredith Killion, Brian Hayes, Jr. - GREAT REGATTA REPORT
Skaneateles One Day Regatta -Clay Murphy & Team
Ed Hinds Memorial Lightning Flash Regatta - Ned Hinds, Nate Legere, Devin Smith
CAZ One Day Regatta - Tom King, KJ Wolaver, Faith O'Toole
Massabesic Annual Regatta - Bob Shapiro & Team
Bruce Goldsmith Memorial Devils Lake Regatta - Skip Dieball, Max Dieball, Laurie Dieball - GREAT REGATTA REPORT
Squam Lake One Day - Ted Hardenbergh, Tommy Hardenbergh

Please be sure to submit your results with CREW NAMES to the Class Office via EMAIL office@lightningclass.org . If you have a short summary and a few photos even better! If your regatta isn't listed here - be sure to add the event to the ILCA Event Calendar and send in results after the regatta!
Upcoming Regattas: 
Click on the event for more info or 
See Event Calendar for More Events or to add your event!
If you need help listing your 2023 events please contact Laura in the Class Office. 
OCT-NOV
25-4
Pan American Games - Sailing
8 Countries will sail for the GOLD!
NOV
4-5
CANCELED - Bluenose Regatta
The Bluenose will be back, just not this year!
NOV
4-5
Jubilee Regatta
Come and sail and get to see the Blue Angels Airshow!
NOV
4-5
Hampton Fall Fling
Capitalize on the great fall weather in Hampton Roads where water temperatures are relatively warm, the wind and temperatures are pleasant with warm day time conditions and cool nights. It is a time when the oysters are plentiful.
NOV
18-19
King's Day Regatta
IF YOU ARE PLANNING TO SAIL THIS EVENT REGISTER ASAP! JACKSONVILLE ORGANIZERS NEED TO KNOW HOW MANY ARE COMING!
NOV
23-27
Master World and South American Championships
Kick off racing in Colombia with these events! Sailing together on the same course, race in one or both events at the same time.
NOV-DEC
27-3
World Championship
For qualification information check with your Countries Vice President or District Commodore.
FEB
16-18
St Pete Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta
3 Days of Racing in St Pete.
MAR
16-19
Winter Championships
Includes a Master's Winter Championship and first Part of the Southern Circuit.
MAR
20-23
Mid-Winter Championship
2nd leg of the Southern Circuit
JUN
15-16
Combined NE & CT/RI District Championship
With a combined Districts we are expecting a great Fleet! All are welcome to come and check out Hingham Bay!
JUN
22-23
Champagne Regatta and Classic Lightning Get Together
One of the prettiest places to sail. Come one, come all!
JUL
23-27
Youth World Championship
AUG
3-6
Women's, Juniors & Master's North American Championships
NA's are BACK at the BCC!
AUG
7-11
European Championship
AUG
7-11
North American Championship
NA's are BACK at the BCC!
Major Lightning Events:
OCT-NOV
25-4
Pan American Games - Sailing
8 Countries will sail for the GOLD!
NOV
23-27
Master World and South American Championships
Kick off racing in Colombia with these events! Sailing together on the same course, race in one or both events at the same time.
NOV-DEC
27-3
World Championship
For qualification information check with your Countries Vice President or District Commodore.
MAR
16-19
Winter Championships
Includes a Master's Winter Championship and first Part of the Southern Circuit.
MAR
20-23
Mid-Winter Championship
2nd leg of the Southern Circuit
JUL
23-27
Youth World Championship
AUG
3-6
Women's, Juniors & Master's North American Championships
NA's are BACK at the BCC!
AUG
7-11
European Championship
AUG
7-11
North American Championship
NA's are BACK at the BCC!
International Lightning Class Association
Laura Jeffers, Executive Secretary
(727) 942-7969
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