Fireflies at Tenby Day Two – Good ol’ fashioned drifter.
Tue 9th Aug 2022
Day two of the 2022 Firefly Nationals dawned bright and sunny with a gentle breeze and not a cloud in the sky.
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Fireflies in Tenby – Day One
Mon 8th Aug 2022
Day one of the 2022 Firefly Nationals in Tenby dawned bright and sunny with a gentle breeze, a whisker more than forecast. After two years without a Firefly Week everyone was ready and raring to go. The 43 Fireflies set off out to the race course in good spirits for three scheduled races.
Firefly National Championships Tenby 6 – 12th August
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 […]
Tenby National Championships entries are open!
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 »2016 Tenby Nationals: Friday, Race 9
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 […]
2016 Tenby Nationals: Thursday, Races 7 & 8
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 […]
2016 Tenby Nationals: Marlow Report
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 […]
2016 Tenby Nationals: Wednesday, Race 6 (Gore/Marlow Trophies)
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”).
2016 Tenby Nationals: Tuesday, Races 5 & 2
Wed 10th Aug 2016
Another great day at Tenby, with sunny weather and challenging winds varying in direction and strength across the race course.
2016 Tenby Nationals: Monday, Races 3 & 4
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.