Wed 2nd Aug 2023
The NFA are delighted to announce the appointment of leading boat insurance provider Craftinsure, one of the largest insurers of dinghy sailing classes in the UK, as Firefly Class Insurance Partner. The new partnership will allow Firefly sailors to access first-class no-nonsense, competitively priced insurance cover. Craftinsure will support the buddies prize at the upcoming […]
Wed 15th Mar 2023
Following an extensive review process, The National Firefly Class Association is pleased to announce that they have selected Ovington Boats as the new sole builder for the Firefly.
Sat 28th Jan 2023
With the New Year just in it’s great to have the Firefly Calendar ready to view. Ben Green, class chairman, wanted the class to see the Sailjuice series at the front end offering handicap racing for those wanting to sail in January and February. Note also the RYA Dinghy Show at the end of February, […]
Tue 9th Aug 2022
Day two of the 2022 Firefly Nationals dawned bright and sunny with a gentle breeze and not a cloud in the sky.
Mon 8th Aug 2022
Day one of the 2022 Firefly Nationals in Tenby dawned bright and sunny with a gentle breeze, a whisker more than forecast. After two years without a Firefly Week everyone was ready and raring to go. The 43 Fireflies set off out to the race course in good spirits for three scheduled races.
Sat 6th Aug 2022
After 2 years of missed events due to you know what, we are excited to return to a favourite Firefly haunt…. Tenby Sailing Club Notice of Race: 2022 Firefly Champs NOR v4.0 Entry Form: 2022 Firefly Entry Form v1.1
Fri 6th May 2022
Early entry for this year’s Firefly Nationals (Tenby 6th -12th August 2022) ends at midnight on Monday. Having missed the last two runnings due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, excitement for this year’s Firefly Nationals is at fever pitch. Around 30 boats are already signed up for the “comeback championship” including some big names and several […]
read more »Wed 27th Apr 2022
On Sunday the 24th of April, the sun was shining. The wind had calmed down from the previous day to a ‘blustery’ force 3 at Tamesis, initially from the north. Throughout the day (in true Tammy style) the wind swung through 180 degrees from north to east to south – and back again (sometimes within minutes). […]
Fri 18th Mar 2022
No not another chocolate egg! For those who already are dreaming of balmy breezes, sunshine and waves here is the 2022 Firefly Open meeting and events calendar. The Class has a fulsome list of team racing, open meetings, accompanying socials, a new 8 hour endurance race and race weeks not forgetting our Inland and National […]
read more »Wed 7th Apr 2021
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 […]