Fri 23rd Aug 2019
Thursday at the 2019 Firefly Nationals had seen a huge day on the water followed by a massive night in the bar for the BBQ and legendary Firefly fancy dress party. The band, the fantastic Leggomen had helped the fleet find their second wind after an exhausting two races in some great Lyme Bay rollers. […]
Fri 23rd Aug 2019
A bit more breeze than forecast, sun and marvellous Lyme Bay rollers.
Wed 21st Aug 2019
Lyme Bay Winery Brut Reserve Sparkling conditions on Day 3 of the 2019 Nationals
Tue 20th Aug 2019
Day two of the 2019 Firefly Nationals was full of unexpected thrills and spills
Wed 9th Jan 2019
Notices for 2019 Firefly National Championships at Lyme Regis SC 17th-23rd August 2019 Entry Form Notice of Race Sailing Instructions (version 5.2 Latest Draft as of 01.08.19) Changes to the SIs (18.08.19) Gate start Appendix B final NFA Membership form 2018-2019
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 […]
Tue 29th Aug 2017
Friday’s final race at the GJW Direct Firefly National Championships hosted by Felixstowe Ferry Sailing Club would decide the overall champion for 2017 with three boats heading out to the start separated by only one point. In the end, it was Nigel Wakefield and Emily Saunderson sailing the recently restored Tip Top Too, which previously won the […]
Sat 12th Aug 2017
ENTRY NOW OPEN! Camping: £25 per tent for the week! Just turn up – no need to book. Camping is right next to the sailing club! (Mobile Homes/Campervans £50 – you will need to contact Graham Henderson at the club to confirm your spot. Places limited.) Peter Wight (1973 505 world champ and former owner […]