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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
International Lightning Class Association
70th Anniversary Regatta
Hosted by: Skaneateles Country Club
Lightning Fleet #1

By Authority of the I.L.C.A.
Friday, July 4th – Sunday, July 6th

Thursday, July 3

• 1200-2100 Registration
• 1900- Join us for the Annual July 3rd Flare Night as we celebrate the traditional Lighting Of The Lake with flares. Cookout (cash required) followed by the live music of Jumpin’ Joe Whiting and Skaneateles Country Club sponsored fireworks show.

Friday, July 4

• 0800-2100 Check-in / Registration
• 1100- Cash lunch / grill open under tent
• 1100-1600 ILCA sponsored Lightning Labs (See separate schedule)
• 1300-1700 Hoist hours for practice sailing
• 1630- 1730- Free beverages for sailors after the Lightning Labs. Sponsor: ILCA (under the deck)
• 1730- 2100- Cookout dinner & music of Dusty Pascal & Lorren Barrigar

Saturday, July 5

• 0700-0930: Boat launch
• 0700-0900- Registration
• 0900 Skippers Meeting
• 0930 Harbor Gun
• 1030 Start first race. Three races scheduled.
• Lunch on the water between races
• 1630-1800 Free beverages & DJ after racing under the main deck
• 1830-2000 Anniversary buffet dinner
• 2000-Anniversary celebration featuring guest speakers followed by live music with Bone & Doolittle

Sunday, July 6

• 0630- Boat launching
• 0830- Harbor gun
• 0930- Start first race. Two races scheduled
• 1200- Last race will start no later than noon
• Awards presentation and cook-out will be held immediately after sailing

Notes:

• ALL REGISTERED ENTRANTS MUST CHECK-IN UPON ARRIVAL at SCC during above times, unless notifying regatta officials in advance. Sailing instructions, required bow numbers, specific boat stall location and campsite assignment will be available at the time of registration.
• All boats must have approved PFD’s for each crew member & equipment required under general class rules.
• The camping area will be open Thursday, July 3rd through Monday, July 7th. Participants are responsible for arranging their own accommodations if choosing not to camp on SCC property. Sorry, SCC can provide no hookups for RV’s. Limited shower facilities are available at the SCC Club House. Please contact us if you wish to camp before Thursday, July3rd. Free camping is available. Lakeside camping is also available on a first come, first served basis at a rate of $50 for Thursday-Sunday.
• For the convenience of sailors arriving before check-in /registration opens, boats may be stored at the Skaneateles Country Club, at the owner’s liability. You MUST call for early arrival arrangements. Boat parking will be available beginning Saturday, June 28, by arrangement with regatta officials. Boats requiring parking after the regatta may make similar arrangements.
• See www.skaneateles.com or http://www.lightning70th.com/registration for lodging information. In addition to the prepaid Saturday dinner, food will be available all weekend, on a cash basis, beginning Thursday evening, July 3rd. In addition to complementary continental breakfasts Saturday and Sunday,
  full breakfast will be available. Complementary snacks and beverages will be provided Friday and Saturday after the Lightning Labs & sailing respectively.
• There will be an excellent view of the racecourse from the shores of SCC. In addition, there will be a limited number of volunteer spectator boats.
• Any changes to this schedule will be distributed to all regatta entrants upon check-in. Any changes arising during the course of scheduled activities will be posted on the official regatta bulletin board. For additional requirements and information, refer to the official “Notice of Regatta” found at www.lightning70th.com and will also be posted in Flashes.
• For additional regatta information, call the Registrars: 315-685-2325 or e-mail: skanlake@mac.com. For local area information, contact the Skaneateles Chamber of Commerce: 315-685-0552 or e-mail: info@skaneateles.com.