The boats are on their way, the beer is cold and racing for the Firefly National Championship in Tenby will kick off today, August 7th until 12th. Having missed the last two runnings due to the pandemic, excitement for this year's Comeback Championship is at a fever pitch!
Despite an unholy trinity of pressures - an epidemic of delayed weddings, the cost of living crisis and Covid putting the squeeze on University Sailing Club finances leading to the lowest student turnout in years - 43 boats are due to make the trek to Tenby.
The entry list is packed with big names and previous champions, promising six days of razor close racing.
Of course it wouldn't be a Firefly Nationals without the class's often imitated, never equalled social programme. With two years of pent-up partying to be released, long-suffering Nationals organiser Chief has arranged a packed week featuring local bands, lots of free food, Ronstan Buddies and the infamous Firefly fancy dress party (theme this year Downing Street Party). Expect shenanigans aplenty in daily Duckhams (live on Facebook every evening).
If you're experiencing Firefly FOMO you can keep up with the Champs in our daily reports or on our social media.
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