Wed 23rd Jun 2021
Despite the loss of our nationals, we have added a number of events for the year and the autumn looks amazing! But looking at the immediate summer ahead, look no further than Chichester Harbour Week being held at Hayling Island SC, 9-13th August! With no less than three National Champions entered and a host of […]
Wed 7th Apr 2021
The NFA have just checked with Restronguet and we are assured that the West Country is looking forward to seeing us all! “There may be some RYA latest guidance as to facility use, but we will run the series for sure in the beautiful Carrick Roads” explained Rod Bland their Firefly CC. Bet you can’t […]
Wed 7th Apr 2021
Sadly due to issues around the virus and open event travelling, the club has decided this year to cancel this new event. However they have assured the Firefly class that next year it will be held. So good news in part!
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Last year few Firefly open events were able to be run, but Ricky S C did a splendid job and was able to so and under challenging circumstances they held a great event and an amazing tea as well! The weather was brilliant as well and a decent breeze held all day. So this year […]
Fri 5th Mar 2021
Our new 2 day event at Dell Quay SC in the upper reaches of Chichester harbour, a long time home of the Firefly class, have moved their 15/16th May weekend event to 25/26th September. Will the CC says “Having it later in the season we can have a full on knees up on the Saturday […]
read more »Mon 1st Mar 2021
One very good reason to get excited after the virus, is the return of possibly the best sailing week in the world, the Firefly Nationals. 2021 is the special one, first we have had two years between our Championships the first time ever! Second this is the 75th Anniversary of Firefly and its enduring appeal […]
Fri 26th Feb 2021
With 6 club Fireflies and another 6 privately owned, Samuel Bailey promises a good sized turnout of the home fleet. Planning a 3 race series over Saturday 19th June, this differs from the previous open format of several short races, so it’s new and visitors will enjoy seeing the far corners of the lake! If […]
Thu 21st Jan 2021
After an interrupted last season the NFA are delighted that we have twenty Firefly events planned for 2021. The sailing secretary announced to the NFA exec “The early Spring events are now on the class website on the events page (here), so take a look and lets go sailing!” Additionally for those planning a summer […]
Fri 31st Jul 2020
With few chandleries stocking our spars, masts and booms, we have been informed that Tony Thresher is very happy to supply. He usually has a standard spec Firefly mast in stock too for an emergency. e mail tonythresher57@aol.com.
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