Lightning Class News Today

Major sailing news, commentary, opinions, features and dock talk . . . with a North American focus.

The Lightning Class has confirmed three Boat Grant recipients for 2024, continuing a program that began in 2007 and has introduced over 45 young teams to

Allan Terhune Jr., of Annapolis, Maryland, finally found himself among the illustrious short-listers of the 2023 Rolex Yachtsman of the Year award. As a

Florence Antoinette (Ann) Montague Maurer was born on April 21, 1932, in Henderson, NY to Dr. Terry S. and Zola E. Montague. Growing up, her father’s profession as a physician

Aug 21, 1941 – Nov. 10, 2023

Major sailing news, commentary, opinions, features and dock talk . . . with a North American focus.

Twenty-seven nations competed at the 2023 Pan American Games, held October 28 to November 4 in Algarrobo, Chile. With 13 events for Sailing, the Canadian

Major sailing news, commentary, opinions, features and dock talk . . . with a North American focus.

As a tribute to Hale Walcoff, who recently died, we share a report he had written for the Lightning Class on crew communication: Bruce Burton and I were

Major sailing news, commentary, opinions, features and dock talk . . . with a North American focus.