Lightning 2024 Charter Boats
For teams that want to compete but need a boat: Some charter boats are now available. Please contact info(at)lightning.fi Deposit is 500€.
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View the race on site
On the final day of the Championship races Sunday 11.8.2024 starting at 11.00 the Meriset Oy Vikla-boat will be on the race-site for your audience experience. You will be able to see the race close by while our commentator lets you in on all the hot topics of the race and ongoing situation. Our sponsor …
Photos and Press
Top-photographer Anu Streng will be photographing the races. Photos and press releases will be posted on this page.
What is going on
10.8 Fixing and tweaking. When there are no sailings on the day of the race there are however things to do in the ”pit”. Fellow competitors helping each other is one of the best features of the Lightning-community. 10.8 Races adjourned. Day Three of the races started in less amiable weather with strong and gusty …
Early Bird Registration
On-line registration for the competitors is now open. Registration fee is 350 € until June 30, 2024! Entry fees are as follows: 300 € until May 31, 2024350 € until June 30, 2024400 € until August 7, 2024 Register on-line on Manage2Sail
Home Port – About the Site
How to Arrive Arriving in Finland From the following links you will find shipping companies operating to and from Finland.Ferries between Finland and Estonia: https://en.tallink.com/en/book-a-cruisehttps://www.sales.vikingline.com/https://www.eckeroline.com/ Ferries between Sweden and Finland:https://en.tallink.com/en/book-a-cruisehttps://www.sales.vikingline.com/ Ferries between Germany, Travemunde and Finlandhttps://www.finnlines.com/ Arriving in Kotka – Driving directions: Easiest route to the home port of the Lightning European Championships 2024 is …
Where to stay – Hotels
Gasthaus Vanha Merivartioasema – Old Sea Guard Station The Gasthaus Old Sea Guard Station is perfectly located close to the Home Port Site, only 400 m from Meriniemi. The building has served as a sea guard station, and it offers the best views to the surrounding archipelago. Address: Lehmustie 2. Sales: tel. +358 44 2309076 …
Discover City of Kotka
Where the river and the sea meet Known as an industrial and port city, Kotka surprises with its unique combination of parks, nature and urban culture. The maritime nature of Kotka is already indicated by the fact that the city centre is located on an island. In the city centre, you can enjoy not only …