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October 2016
West Oxfordshire Open Meeting & Vines Series Prize Giving
Final event of this years Vines Series. Home to one of the most active Firefly fleet in the country. Prize giving will follow racing.
Find out more »March 2017
Hamble Warming Pan
Classic start of season event, brilliant tight tactical racing in the river. NOR, Entry form and further details on the HRSC website.
Find out more »April 2017
Tamesis Elizabeth Cup
One day open on the Thames for the famous Elizabeth cup. See poster for full details. Event No.2 of the Vines Series and Event No.1 of the M25
Find out more »June 2022
Rickmansworth Open Meeting – Saturday 18th June
The Rickmansworth Open is on a large gravel pit, with 45 acres of really interesting sailing which always provides a challenge to the competitors! Located West of London, and with easy access from the M25 it is convenient to get too. Great teas and refreshments on offer, with a hugely friendly home fleet and organisers. A note from Caroline the CC: Hi all, here's the link to the Rickmansworth Firefly Open on the 18th June. I really hope you can…
Find out more »July 2022
Dell Quay Firefly Open – 2 day event
Located in Chichester Harbour, with a home fleet of 25 fireflies, sailed by all ages and very popular with family club members, this event attracts a good sized entry! Undoubtedly a friendly welcome is guaranteed to all visitors. Last year, after the virus impact, 25 Fireflies enjoyed great balmy breezes and sunshine as well as a special firefly Beer brewed for the event, fire cooked pizzas in the evening and a disco for the kids and larger versions of which…
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 »Inland Firefly Championships – South Staffs SC 29 – 30th October
Nearing the Season end, the Inland Champs is an event not to miss! South Staffs SC are our 2022 hist club, just off the M6 above Birmingham. Being a Class Championships, its a big trophy to compete for! Expect as usual for this Champs a strong turnout of visitors and additionally a young and eager home fleet of Fireflies. With the enthusiasm and guidance of Samuel Bailey and his team amongst others at SSSC, we are guaranteed not only a…
Find out more »July 2023
Return of a favourite the Itchenor Burgee 2 day event
The Sailing Sec is cock a hoop in announcing a new event - the return of the Itchenor Burgee Open Meeting, a 2 day extravaganza being held at Itchenor SC in Chichester harbour being held on the 1/2nd July, book it in your sailing diary! The actual Itchenor Burgee Trophy racing is Sunday only, with Saturday being a series of short course races for separate prizes. Itchenor is a great host club with marvellous club and on water facilities. There…
Find out more »South Staffs Open new event date to be 29th July
South Staffs Firefly Open meeting event has just been postponed to Saturday 29th July. After last year's very popular Inland championships, we are looking forward to returning for the Club's Firefly Open meeting, guaranteed to be great racing at a very friendly and supportive club. So note the new date, 29th July and see you there!
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