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Firefly

Two man hiking dinghy with no spinnaker. Once an Olympic singlehanded class the Firefly has been around for 50 years and is an excellent team racing boat. The fleet also has a very active open meeting UK circuit.

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Show news Enduring 24 hours at West Lancs YC
In-depth coverage of the 2025 reboot of a classic dinghy racing event
Posted on 24 Sep Firefly open meeting at Dell Quay
With the infamous legendary Pie & Mash supper
Posted on 22 Sep 54th West Lancs 24 Hour Race
National Firefly Association triumphs
Posted on 22 Sep Firefly Nationals at Lyme Regis overall
Massive congratulations go to Ollie Meadowcroft and Hazel Jones
Posted on 1 Sep Firefly Nationals at Lyme Regis Day 6
Final two races held on Friday for the fleet
Posted on 24 Aug Firefly Nationals at Lyme Regis Day 5
The Great Wind Chase
Posted on 22 Aug Firefly Nationals at Lyme Regis Day 4
2025 Sir Ralph Gore Trophy day
Posted on 21 Aug Firefly Nationals at Lyme Regis Day 3
A slightly reluctant fleet were chivvied off the shore
Posted on 20 Aug Firefly Nationals at Lyme Regis Days 1 & 2
Thrilling adventures on the high seas
Posted on 19 Aug The Firefly Fleet Runners and Riders
Sailing into the Winter of Discontent
Posted on 6 Aug Lymington Dinghy Regatta 2025
The 190 sailors included almost 70 visiting teams
Posted on 22 Jul Senior Schools Nationals at Itchenor
Thee days of exhilarating youth sailing for 80 Fireflys
Posted on 14 Jul Boat Building Academy's largest female cohort
The most gender diverse course to date have launched their stunning new boats
Posted on 12 Jul Firefly Itchenor Sailing Club Burgee
The fleet braced for long courses
Posted on 30 Jun BSDRA Schools Week preview
Itchenor host 300 students for the National Schools Championships this month
Posted on 18 Jun Firefly Craftinsure Vines series at South Staffs
Numbers for the last race were reduced as Birmingham Uni students held back
Posted on 16 Jun Norfolk Broads Firefly Open
Part of the multi class dinghy weekend at Wroxham
Posted on 14 Jun Firefly South Western Championship at Restronguet
An impressive fleet of 40 Fireflys with sailors of all ages
Posted on 1 Jun 76th Wilson Trophy at West Kirby
24 teams included five from the USA and four from Ireland
Posted on 29 May Firefly 'Ricky' event at Rickmansworth
Four thrilling races all started under black flag, catching a few teams out
Posted on 23 May Tamesis Firefly Elizabeth Cup and Junior Cup 2025
Bacon rolls on arrival, tasty lunches, delicious cake and glorious spring weather
Posted on 2 May RYA/UKTRA National Team Racing Championship
Team from the Royal Thames YC wins the Prince Philip Trophy
Posted on 28 Mar Fabulous Fireflys
79th Tideway supported Nationals already fully booked
Posted on 27 Mar Ovington Inland Championships at Grafham
110 sailors spread across 83 boats and 6 classes attended
Posted on 20 Mar Fireflys during the Ovington Inlands at Grafham
Sam and Benjamin Pascoe win in a new Ovington boat
Posted on 19 Mar 2025 Schools Sailing Championships update
Magic Marine sponsor the prestigious event at Itchenor Sailing Club
Posted on 9 Mar The Imperial Icicle 2025 Team Racing at Queen Mary
20 different teams from across the country, including two teams from Dublin
Posted on 27 Feb WLYC 24 Hour Race wins RYA Event of the Year
And Sets Sights on 75 Entries for 2025
Posted on 24 Feb Entries Open for the 79th Firefly Nationals
Set against the stunning backdrop of the Jurassic Coast
Posted on 31 Jan Panks sail to Bloody Mary glory
Using their light-airs skills to edge their Firefly to victory
Posted on 14 Jan
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Firefly UK Nationals Attendance
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Emma Nettleship Regatta at Bough Beech
© Sarah Seddon Firefly open meeting at Dell Quay
© John Roberson Firefly open meeting at Dell Quay
© John Roberson Firefly open meeting at Dell Quay
© John Roberson Firefly open meeting at Dell Quay
© John Roberson Firefly open meeting at Dell Quay
© Peter Blow Firefly open meeting at Dell Quay
© John Roberson Southport 24 Hour Race
© Richard Craig / www.SailPics.co.uk Firefly Nationals 2025 at Lyme Regis - Becky Caiger and Rory Gifford with Alex and Stella Davey are the overall Buddies winners
© Jo Mason Firefly Nationals 2025 at Lyme Regis - Dylan Beattie and Harry Burge in Desperado win the Eden Trophy
© Jo Mason Firefly Nationals 2025 at Lyme Regis - Jenny Smallwood and Philip Aldhous win the Deben Ladies Trophy
© Jo Mason Firefly Nationals 2025 at Lyme Regis Podium
© Jo Mason Firefly Nationals 2025 at Lyme Regis - Team Rutland win the Tolly Cobbold Cup
© Jo Mason Firefly Nationals 2025 at Lyme Regis
© Optical Marine Firefly Nationals 2025 at Lyme Regis
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© Optical Marine Sir Ralph Gore Trophy day during the Firefly Nationals 2025 at Lyme Regis
© Optical Marine Sir Ralph Gore Trophy day during the Firefly Nationals 2025 at Lyme Regis
© Optical Marine Sir Ralph Gore Trophy day during the Firefly Nationals 2025 at Lyme Regis
© Optical Marine Sir Ralph Gore Trophy day during the Firefly Nationals 2025 at Lyme Regis
© Optical Marine Sir Ralph Gore Trophy day during the Firefly Nationals 2025 at Lyme Regis
© Optical Marine Sir Ralph Gore Trophy day during the Firefly Nationals 2025 at Lyme Regis
© Optical Marine Sir Ralph Gore Trophy day during the Firefly Nationals 2025 at Lyme Regis
© Optical Marine Sir Ralph Gore Trophy day during the Firefly Nationals 2025 at Lyme Regis
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