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 …
Undoubtedly one of the best Championship venues and exceptional hosts are guaranteed by Tenby SC this summer. Dates are 6 – 12th August, so Jim Bramley our organiser reminds us “please book accommodation early! Caravans, campsites and holiday lets will get snapped up by holiday hungry tourists as well as ardent Firefly sailors”. Tenby has …
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. …
A bit more breeze than forecast, sun and marvellous Lyme Bay rollers.
Lyme Bay Winery Brut Reserve Sparkling conditions on Day 3 of the 2019 Nationals
Day two of the 2019 Firefly Nationals was full of unexpected thrills and spills
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 …
Read more “2018 Nationals Report: Guy Davison and Sally Wakefield 2018 National Champions!”
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 …
Read more “Guy Davison and Sally Wakefield 2018 National Champions!!”
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 …
Read more “GJW Direct Firefly National Championship at Felixstowe Ferry SC – Overall”
Entry for the 2017 Nationals at Felixstowe Ferry SC is now open! The entry form, NOR and further details are all on the Nationals page Get your entry in by the end of April to receive an entry in the NFA Mystery Prize Draw!
