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Central New York Lightning District

Please Please share that you are looking for crew and or housing on the site! You can also post if you have a cottage or space available to host teams for the WJMs or the NAs. I know there are lots of people out there looking for both so put yourself out there!

Looking for crew:

 Paige Fagan - Sodus Bay Junior Sailor looking for a crew job

Nancy Ghertner(Sodus Bay Native)- Looking for experienced bow crew for the Womens

AJ Murphy (Willowbank Junior)- Looking for crew for the Juniors

Looking for housing:

Gustavo Tamayo Arango (Colombian Team)- Looking for Housing for him and his crew

Additional Housing Available:

Congradulations to Steve!! We all wish him the best of Luck with his new office!! Read the official press release below Milford, CT (July 2, 2009) - North Sails has opened a new office inside Sound Boatworks in Westbrook, CT. Located just off Route 1 in Westbrook (between Clinton and Old Lyme) this new location will support North’s Milford, CT flagship sales and sail care facility by allowing customers in the Southeastern part of Connecticut to order, drop-off and pick-up sails at this location.

Central New York Lightning District

Hello Everyone! I know there are still some people searching for crew for the NAs. The best suggestion I have is to let it be known! If you are looking for crew respond to this blog.. or if you are looking for a crew job. You can than exchange information and get set up for the regatta. 

Lake Ontario Windsurfing

Owen MacDonald and Tim Jones will be representing  ROC windsurfers in Hood River, Oregon this summer. I know they are  both very excited. Here are some of the links I found on Hood River windsurfing. I'm jealous! I am hoping that they will fill us all in on their adventures along the way.

http://www.bigwinds.com/wind A local windsurfing shop.

http://www.el.com/to/hoodriver/ Learn about Hood River!

http://www.byways.org/explore/activities/water/stories/74472 Windsurfing Capital of the World & Scenic Byway!

Sodus Bay Junior Sailing Association

Session I 
June 29th - July 17th                  

Session II
July 20th - August 7th 

Double Session Racing Program
June 29th - August 13th

Instruction and Racing

9:30 AM – 4:00 PM daily

www.sbjsa.org

Lightning Boat Grant Program

The International Lightning Class has just announced the recipients of the prestigious 2009 Boat Grants.  This ground breaking program is in it's third year of existence and has recieved nothing but rave reviews.  We're looking forward to another successful summer sailing season, particularly in the Central New York District.  The future of the district is looking bright!

Here is the press release from the class office:

Central New York Lightning District

The preliminary schedule for the 2009 Central New York Lightning sailing season has been set.  Look for more details in the near future.  Looking forward to June 6 and the first day on the water!

Newport Yacht Club (Irondequoit)
– June 6^th & 7^th

2009 Lightning North Americans

Here are some helpful links for the Sodus Bay North Americans, I hope to see you all there! You can email me at sarahcostich@gmail.com if you have any questions!!

Check out the movie trailer at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9TxerbH4Ek. It looks phenomenal. I know if I was home I would be checking it out. If anyone goes to see the movie or even wants to comment on the trailer please do!

2008 Lightning North Americans

Here is a link to the major cottage rental agency on Sodus Bay. There are several cottages to choose from that are all located on or very close to the bay. Check it out and get your cottage booked for the NAs!!  http://www.sodusvacationrentals.com/