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 […]
Wed 19th Apr 2017
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!
Fri 12th Aug 2016
Friday 12th August Race 9 (words Steve Greaves) The fleet set off early for the final race of the 70th nationals with a fresh westerly blowing from the club. The race team were in form getting the gate start away promptly. Although the shifts were thankfully less dramatic than the previous days the lucky left […]
Thu 11th Aug 2016
photos Alistair Mackay Firefles_results_afterrace8 Race 7 (words Hamish Walker) The worst thing about ‘Big Wednesday’ is that unfortunately ‘also quite big Thursday’ inevitably must follow. For the majority of the sailors at the 2016 Firefly Nationals this meant tired hiking legs, very sore heads, the scattered remains of discarded fancy dress costumes and an unsociable […]
Thu 11th Aug 2016
After floating around waiting for wind, catching up with fellow competitors and a general recall or two we were finally blessed with an amazing 3 hour race incorporating the Gore and Marlow trophies. The wind built throughout and concentration levels came and went. The Marlow race leaders mixed in with the Gore racers and kept […]
Wed 10th Aug 2016
Wednesday of the Firefly Nationals has become known as “Big Wednesday”. It is the day of the Ralph Gore Challenge Cup, an epic 12 mile race around triangles, followed by prizegiving, and Pimms and fancy dress party (theme “come as the name of your boat”).