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Welcome to the National Firefly Association

We are one of the most active class associations in the country

The National Firefly Association (NFA) has been encouraging sailing participation for over 70 years, organising events, producing regular newsletters, and providing a regulatory set of standards and rules to ensure the Firefly class remains relevant, competitive and fair.

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Join the National Firefly Association

By joining the NFA, you support our legacy of encouraging sailing for all and gain all the benefits NFA members receive including our regular newsletter, access to all NFA events, exclusive discounts and being part of the Firefly class community.

Become part of a thriving class association

Support a legacy of encouraging sailing participation

Sail at National Firefly Regattas

Receive a quarterly Firefly Bulletin

Exclusive discounts on Sails

Be involved in the Association

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Find helpful hints, tips and useful information on Firefly class sailing

Our team of expert sailors are on hand to provide valuable guides, hints and tips on Firefly class sailing.

Latest News

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West Oxfordshire Open 2024

25 October 2024

The penultimate event of the calendar, the (in)famous WOSC open was held in October. Jono Pank and Jo Mason won the event. Read the write-up… 

Group photo of the winners

Inlands 2024 @ Bough Beech SC

25 October 2024

Great fun was had by all 41 boats who entered the 2024 Sailboat Trailers Firefly Inland Championships! The numbers were boosted by a fabulous turn… 

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Papercourt Open 2024

25 October 2024

Both the Vines and M25 series’ continued at Papercourt at the end of September. Barney Smith and Alannah Hebbert sailed extremely well in shifty and… 

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