World class sailors have converged on Dryden for the Lightning Regatta.
Racing is taking place Saturday and Sunday starting at noon at the Government Dock.
The theme is ‘In the Spirit of Sailing’ and is being hosted by Steve Wells, Brad Woodworth and Bonny, Blair and Cameron Skene.
The event has attracted a number of high calibre racers after a planned race in Chicago was scrapped at the last second.
There will be several entertaining races for the public to watch.
Local businesses have come forward with a number of donated prizes for participants.
Because the event was last minute the organizers would like to thank:
Brewhouse in Kenora, Walmart, A&W, Tim Hortons, Time-Out Sports, Home Hardware, NAPA, M&M Meats, Timbermax, Canadian Tire, Handee-Man, Boffo Bag company, Caseys Clothes Closet, Ella Lynns and the Bulk Zone.