Mon 12th Nov 2018
There was another top Firefly entry at 2018 running of the annual British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) and British University Sailing Association (BUSA) Fleet Racing Championships. 124 student sailors, from 20 universities contested the event, hosted by Draycote Water SC and the University of Warwick, over the weekend of 10th and 11th of November. […]
Thu 1st Nov 2018
The 2018 National Firefly Inland Championships at West Oxfordshire Sailing Club saw a good turnout from both visiting and local boats. There was a good vibe in the boat park as 25 Fireflys rigged overlooking a misty and initially windless morning After a short postponement a light breeze filled in as the sun burnt off […]
Wed 24th Oct 2018
The fifth event of the 2018 Firefly Vines series took place at Chipstead on Sunday the 23rd September with the points close at the top of the series it is all to play for. Torrential rain and gale force winds forecast meant it was touch-and-go if the open was going to go ahead. Despite the […]
Fri 10th Aug 2018
After six weeks of sunshine, would the just under 40 entries for the Nationals get any wind this year was the question on competitors minds when they arrived at South Caernarvonshire YC, Abersoch, the North Wales rivieria at the end of July. Well after a weekend of abandoned racing due to 60 mph winds the […]
Mon 6th Aug 2018
Guy Davison and Sally Wakefield sailing 3318 Lynestra have won the 2018 National Championsip at Abersoch! At the end of a wet and windy week of fantasic sailing Guy and Sally came out on top. For Guy it was his first win after 46 years of trying! Full report to follow shortly. Series Place Sail […]
Sat 28th Jul 2018
In 2018 the Firefly Class return to Abersoch and the SCYC for th 72nd Firefly Nationals. Entries now Open!!! Notice of Race for Download: NOR2018 v3 0 Entry form for Download: 2018 Firefly Entry Form v3 Special early bird entry for those entering before end of January and for those under 25. More details to […]
Sat 26th May 2018
The annual trip to paradise for the 2018 Southwestern Championships. Top racing, glorious sunshine, fantastic socials and pasties! Entries: Entry is now open on the RSC Website : http://www.restronguetsc.org/manage-your-membership-webcollect just follow the link to open events-> Firefly SW Championships 2018 Entries submitted before 20 May £50 (£15 for Junior helm, i.e. under 18). Tick Early Entry box. Entries submitted thereafter […]
Thu 26th Apr 2018
Fantastic Firefly Elizabeth Cup 22nd April 2018 24 April 2018 by Matthew Dalton Following the success (despite the lack of consistent breeze) of the Junior Cup on Saturday the Sunday of the Elizabeth Cup dawned with a promising forecast but an absence of wind first thing. After an anxious few hours peering at various wind apps on […]
Thu 26th Apr 2018
Saturday dawned – a fabulous day, simply perfect for the Firefly Junior Cup at Tamesis Club on the Thames. After several weeks of inclement weather, lacklustre winds and a raging stream on the Thames it looked set for a wonderful afternoon’s sailing. Unfortunately a large mass of grey cloud hovered menacingly over the Thames for […]
Tue 6th Mar 2018
Once again the class exhibited at the RYA Dinghy Show at Alexandra Palace on the 3rd and 4th of March. With heavy snowfall across the country it was looking touch and go whether the show would go ahead at one point. Nigel Wakefield kindly offered to have, multiple nationals winner, Tip Top Too displayed. Alex, […]