Sat 6th Aug 2022
The Firefly Championships, held annually is our class’ most prestigious event to compete for in a large fleet of competitive sailors, of all ages and competency. Being our 76th Nationals, that says it all about how enduring the championship week is! Being hosted this year at Tenby SC, in Pembrokeshire, South West Wales in beautiful […]
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 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”).
Wed 10th Aug 2016
Another great day at Tenby, with sunny weather and challenging winds varying in direction and strength across the race course.
Mon 8th Aug 2016
After yesterday’s blast round the bay, the fleet were greeted with quieter conditions, however the pain moved from the legs to the head as the shifty conditions proved tricky for sailors and race committee alike.
Sun 7th Aug 2016
At last, the much-anticipated Firefly 70th Anniversary Championships has arrived! Sixty -three Fireflies arrived in Tenby on Saturday and were welcomed by Pembrokeshire’s sparkling best weather, and a good proportion of the fleet enjoyed the perfect Force 3-4 and sunshine in Carmarthen Bay for the practice race. Line honours, after a quick canter round the bay, went to Fred Mainwaring and Jenn Lamb in Purple Doris, following by Jono and Sarah Pank in Pogie.