Lighting Open

Published 19:30 on 8 Jul 2026

It was a typical lively race day at Shotwick Lake for the annual Lightning Open. A full report can be found at

https://www.sail-world.com/news/297763/?source=facebook

Commodore Jeremy was clearly in a combative mod, using a combination of fast sailing and unintentional mast-jousting techniques to try to pass the eventual overall winner Simon Hopkins. Jeremy ended up in second place with Jason Gallagher in third. A good turnout from the Shotwick Fleet, bolstered by some Shotwick Helms giving the Lightning a go for the first time in borrowed boats.

Photos of races 2 and 3 can be found on the club Facebook page: https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=pfbid02CFEcjgejs1wT9qe4eWXrvbZvn5xY6QMVHRMNaF7cKGLeRNNHNyf8LVDmP922MuEMl&id=100057421660974

And video from races 2 and 3 can be found on the club YouTube site: https://youtu.be/KSeOXRrjWMs?si=anq0iSjh1OJNqBeg

Full race results: https://club.shotwicksailing.org/racingresults/2026/Lightning_Open_2026.htm

Photo: Jeremy keeping his nose in front of overall winner Simon…

Last updated 19:30 on 8 July 2026