Join the Lightning Class in the Pacific Northwest!

Competitive & Affordable

• One of the world’s largest one design centerboard classes
• 1,700+ active members across 100+ fleets
• Growing Pacific Northwest presence with fleets in Eugene OR, Vancouver WA, and Vancouver BC
• Renewed energy from top competitors and past national level athletes
• Three person teams, male, mixed, or all female. Optimal crew weight 440 to 520 lbs

 

Accessible & Affordable to Join

• Easy to own, simple to sail
• Low annual running costs and value priced sails
• Competitive boats available regionally for $5,000 to $15,000 CDN
• Only 700 lbs. Ramp or crane launch. Towable with a small car
• Pathway to major international competition, including events leading toward the 2027 Pan Am Games format of two female and one male athletes

 

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