
Lightning Class Empowers Its Young Members to Recruit
The International Lightning Class U-32 initiative lays the groundwork for its next generation of owners and crews.
One-Design Showcase
Designed in 1932, the fun-to-sail Comet offers high-level double-handed racing to all ages, with equally competitive fiberglass and wooden boats. Friendly people, great boats, used and new self-rescuing design.
Class Contact: Kevin Buruchian
Class Contact Email: kevin.buruchian@gmail.com
Class Contact Phone: 973-271-2233
Class Website: cometclass.com
Social Media: Facebook
LOA: 16 ft.
Beam: 5 ft.
Draft: 6 ft. (up / 3 ft. (down)
Weight: 260 lbs.
Sail Area: 140 sq. ft.
The International Lightning Class U-32 initiative lays the groundwork for its next generation of owners and crews.
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