Wed 13th Nov 2019
The Firefly fleet arrived to a chilly and becalmed Papercourt Sailing Club for the 2019 Open. After a short wait catching up over tea and bacon sandwiches enough wind filled in to start racing. 13 boats made their way to the start line. The fleet was made up of a great mix of sons and […]
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Close racing at Spinnaker Club for the 2019 Firefly Open
Thu 24th Oct 2019
Bright sunshine and a gentle SW breeze greeted five visiting and ten home boats to the annual West Oxfordshire S.C, Firefly Open Meeting on Saturday 19th October. OOD Roger Postbestchild set an Anaconda like course with four short beats across the lake with the onus on sailors to keep in pressure and avoid being snookered […]
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The 2019 RYA Eric Twiname Team Racing Championship junior and youth champions were crowned yesterday following a packed weekend of racing in Farmoor Reservoir.
Mon 7th Oct 2019
27 boats arrived at Rutland Sailing Club on Saturday October fifth for the 2019 Ronstan Firefly Inland Championships. They were greeted by a gentle breeze on the picturesque reservoir and a promising forecast of gradually increasing wind. The fleet boasted quality as well as quantity, with six former Firefly National Champions all vying for the coveted silver […]
Fri 23rd Aug 2019
Thursday at the 2019 Firefly Nationals had seen a huge day on the water followed by a massive night in the bar for the BBQ and legendary Firefly fancy dress party. The band, the fantastic Leggomen had helped the fleet find their second wind after an exhausting two races in some great Lyme Bay rollers. […]
Thu 22nd Aug 2019
It’s Gore and Marlow Day
Wed 21st Aug 2019
Lyme Bay Winery Brut Reserve Sparkling conditions on Day 3 of the 2019 Nationals
Tue 20th Aug 2019
Day two of the 2019 Firefly Nationals was full of unexpected thrills and spills
Mon 22nd Jul 2019
It is with great regret that the NFA have received news of the passing of the legendary Graham Henderson of Felixtowe Ferry Sailing Club on the morning of the 18th July 2019 after a short illness.
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