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August 2022
Chichester Harbour Week, Hayling 15 – 19th August
A full week of racing in Chi Harbour at the Hayling Island end says it all if you have enjoyed this before! HISC lay on a fab week, well organised, very popular and a beauty of a club house and the venue. Last year we had our own start as we well exceeded 6 entries. As a week's holiday, based around some lovely sailing facilities and great racing what is not to like. With a number of Fireflies in the…
Find out more »Uffa Fox 2022 Regatta 18th – 21st August on the Isle of Wight
The Firefly was designed by Uffa Fox a brilliant boat designer amongst other abilities. Over 76 years later we still are amazed by these 12 foot cold moulded ply and GRP dinghies. 2022 is the 50th anniversary year of Uffa Fox and his life, the pivotal dinghy, daybook and keel boat designer from the Isle of Wight. A celebratory 4 day event of socials, racing and mutual sailboat admiration in the Cowes area. This event will require a bit of…
Find out more »September 2022
Chipstead Open Meeting 18th September
The deceptive gravel pit has an hour glass shape giving great opportunities for the fleet to meet as they pass through the neck. With interesting wind directions and the lake's configuration, close racing is the name of the game! After the fun, comes the Chipstead Sailing Club tea, an event in itself! The club members aspire to serving the best tea, cakes and sandwiches of any Open event our Firefly circuit. This event qualifies for both the Vines Travellers trophy…
Find out more »October 2022
Papercourt Firefly Open Meeting – 2nd October
A club with an excellent group of Firefly stalwart members! So expect some hot competition to enjoy. Papercourt is an inland water just off the M3 and M25, so an easy drive from London and surrounds and the south Coast. This is a very friendly club and that's why competitors keep returning! One not to miss! It is in the M25 Series and a Vines status event.
Find out more »WOSC Open event 22nd October – Vines event with Hobgoblin beer!
Note to diary - West Oxford Open: Friendly, family orientated sailing club. Saturday 22nd October Home club for Tony Thresher, Alex Baxter and the Burrows clan so expect a good turnout from the home fleet. West Oxford's gravel pit is in a beautiful setting and offers easy access from the A40. The Club members are very supportive of the firefly class and have produced as a result some very competent helms/crews. The galley provides great refreshments and the bar after…
Find out more »November 2022
Twisted Tube Team Racing and Spinnaker Open: 5/6th November
A two day, two event end of season cracker! Spinnaker SC hold a two boat team event on the Saturday, based on every boat teaming up with one of the other entrants for one race each. Most wins by any boat in all the matches wins! Great event to take part in, fun, great team racing experience and not over serious! Last year's Open Meeting Winners: "First Ferret" Stu Hudson crewed by daughter Lizzie. On the Sunday, Spinnaker host their…
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