Firefly South Western Championship Preview - The annual trip to paradise
by Fi Edwards 11 May 2018 15:24 BST
26-28 May 2018
Racing at the 2017 Firefly Southwestern Championship © Frances Davison
Top racing, glorious sunshine, fantastic socials and pasties! The best way to spend your bank holiday weekend.
Anticipation is building ahead of this year's annual Firefly Southwestern Championships, hosted for the 47th consecutive year by Restronguet Sailing Club. This classic race weekend offers a unique mix of close racing, fantastic scenery and the legendary social scene synonymous with the Firefly class.
This year's event will take place over the late May bank holiday weekend, 26th-28th of May, with three days of close racing in the gorgeous setting of Carrick roads alongside a relaxed social program, all topped off with the fabled Monday afternoon cream tea.
Drawing an annual turnout of over 40 boats, competitors are guaranteed tight, well managed racing in the capable hands of Restronguet Sailing Club's experienced race team. There's also plenty nearby for the non-sailors to enjoy with the beautiful surroundings of West Cornwall on your doorstep as well as sunny Falmouth just a few minutes down the road.
With sun and sailing guaranteed, where else would you want to be?
Entries
Entry is now open on the RSC Website at www.restronguetsc.org/manage-your-membership-webcollect - just follow the link to open events-> Firefly SW Championships 2018.
Entries submitted before 20 May £50 (£15 for Junior helm, i.e. under 18). Tick Early Entry box.
Entries submitted thereafter £60 (£20 for Junior helm). Tick Late Entry box.
Could parents of U18's please complete Parental consent form and email to David Sincock.
The Firefly
Now in its 72nd year the Firefly is the UKs premiere two person hiking dinghy. Alongside a vibrant fleet racing circuit this classic Uffa Fox design is the team racing boat of choice for UK Universities. With competitive boats available for as little as £500 there's never been a better time to get involved with the Firefly.
Visit fireflyclass.co.uk to learn more, find us on Facebook at Firefly Sailing to keep up to date with the latest developments or visit a race event to get involved.