Lightning Hull # 1 to The Mystic Seaport Museum
The recent letter about Olin Stephens made a great point about an amazing man. Those of us dedicated our beloved square boat–the Lightning get to thank him in person every 10 years at our anniversary regattas. As a tribute to our history, the ILCA has purchased and is donating Lightning Hull # 1 to The Mystic Seaport Museum in August during our Woman’s, Junior’s, Master’s North American Championships in Connecticut. Anyone wishing to support this donation, may send to contributions to: ILCA P.O.Box 10747 Murfreesboro, TN 37129. Those Masters over the age of 55 with a total crew age of 130 years and invited to get a boat and join us!