CSYC welcomes the Lightning Fleet!
- The Lightning is a 19-foot recreational sailboat designed for day sailing and racing.
- It was designed by Sparkman & Stephens in 1938.
- The Lightning is a popular and competitive one-design racing class.
- The boat has a fractional sloop rig, a retractable centerboard, and a V-shaped coaming.
- The Lightning is sailed in more than 13 countries and in the Pan American Games.
The Lightning fleet has ten active boats. Four boats our part if a loaner program to promote Lightning Fleet 488. Any questions contact fleet captain Ralph Stevenson at springers5663@gmail.com.

