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 […]
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, […]
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 »Thu 3rd Feb 2022
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 […]
read more »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
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 […]