With a week and a half to go until the 78th Firefly National Championship at Restronget Sailing Club from the 27th of July to the 2nd of August, it is time to look at the sheer quality of the entry list.
Across the 69 entrants, there are seven former national champions and sixteen helms who have previously won national championship races. This does not mention the two national champions sitting on the committee boat and directing us across the Carrick Roads.
In the spirit of the class, which is now evenly split between 'the oldies' and 'the youth', Runners and Riders will be ripping up the traditional shoe-ins of the Firefly Fleet.
Indeed, as many of the older members' waistlines have expanded and their cheque-books diminished, their children have been getting faster and faster, with the hours of Oppie, Mirror, 420, 29er and 49er training has been paying off, much to their own demise. Change is afoot in the fleet, and 'the oldies' have only one option - sail faster and fight!
Generously supported by Craftinsure, Ovington Boats, Hyde Sails, Selden, Marlow Ropes, Sail Boat Trailers and Allen Brothers, these competitors have a serious hall of prizes to compete for and even more fun to be had along the way.
The week looks jam-packed with fun, with lots of socials planned, close racing assured, and the Firefly fleet's usual sense of humour on full show.
Full details of the social, race and activities are available at :- www.restronguetsc.co.uk
or contact the Firefly class organisers at fireflyswarm.sailing@gmail.com
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