James Walters and team Cidron Too won the HRSC Central Solent regatta Folkboat class after close battles with Svenja and Valhalla coming out with Four wins, to 1 apiece for Svenja and Valhalla. Freyilda also joined in the fun , but opted for white sails, as sailing with a novice crew, and Kindred's crew sailed on Valhalla to gain race experience. Great and challenging courses were set in variable wind conditions made for great one design racing , taking advantage of the low tide area off Hill Head with a mix of windward leewards and round the cans. Big call out to Mike Stoner epitomising the spirit of Folkboating , who raced with full family and friends including 3 little ones dangling bare feet over the side and a Skull and Crossbow Battle flag flying off the backstay !  - We thought we were re-enacting the Swallows and Amazons movie…

From our Winners Team Isobella "With thanks to Simon Osgood for the write up, Daniel Stenholm for the photos, to all UK competitors that joined in the adventure - led by our class chairman Kim Morley - and especially to Oliver Osgood, who became a folkboat legend, sailing in every race at the 2024 gold cup age 11 (including a race win), amazing achievement and all respect from team Isobella, you made our week! We all look forward to you winning one year soon Oliver, along with your mum and dad🙃" https://www.yachtsandyachting.com/news/277100/Nordic-Folkboat-Gold-Cup-2024      

Throughout the week in Halmstad, the weather conditions were tricky, and leading up to Friday's final races, five races had been completed. However, Friday offered excellent conditions with winds around 4-5 m/s. The competition was tight at the top, with only nine points separating first and eighth place. Leading into the final day was UK boat Isobella FGBR808, with John Wulff, Ed Donald andCameron Tweedle , just one point ahead of the second-place contender. When it mattered most, GBR 808 Isobella  demonstrated they were worthy winners of the Nordic Folkboat Gold Cup by winning the series' final race. The Swedish team in SWE 1255, helmed by Anders Cederblad, finished second in the race, securing third place overall. Danish sailor Anders Sunke on DEN 745 came third in the race, earning him a second place overall. After five days of racing, the Nordic Folkboat Gold Cup concluded, with Friday evening ending…