Lightning Archives

2023 Lightning Boat Grant Recipients

June 15th, 2023

The International Lightning Class Association’s Boat Grant Program begins its 16th season by confirming three 2023 grant recipient teams. The

March 22nd, 2023

Jody Starck with crew Tom Starck and Elizabeth Starck (USA) bested 41 boats in breezy and shifty conditions on March

September 18th, 2022

Conditions from light to heavy air greeted 42 Lightnings at the 2022 Lightning North American Championship hosted by Sayville Yacht

August 7th, 2022

The 2022 Lightning North American Championship for Women, Juniors, and Masters attracted 42 teams on August 5-7 in Westport, CT.

July 9th, 2022

Fifteen teams from six different countries competed in the 2022 Harken Blockheads Lightning Youth World Champion on July 6-9 in

May 21st, 2022

Wrightsville Beach, NC (May 21, 2022) – After posting the low score of 2-2 on day three of the 2022

May 19th, 2022

Wrightsville Beach, NC (May 19, 2022) – Day two of the 2022 Lightning World Championship ended with a new leader

May 18th, 2022

Wrightsville Beach, NC (May 18, 2022) – The opening day of the 2022 Lightning World Championship saw Ched Proctor (USA)

May 17th, 2022

Fifty teams are registered for the 2022 Lightning World Championship to be held May 18-21 in Wrightsville Beach, NC. The

May 16th, 2022

Jody Starck (Buffalo, NY) topped the 42-team field to win the 2022 Lightning Masters World Championship held May 14-16 in