Congratulations to Gybe N (Simon Evans / Cy Grisley) for winning the chilly Spring Series 2024. Well done to Crackerjack and Mimi for pushing Gybe N all the way.   in an exciting climax to the series , last Sunday saw the last of the spring series with Crackerjack equal on points with Gybe n’ but ahead on count back, so all to play for!! A strong flood tide greeted competitors as the start area and with low temperatures (6 degrees) and a gusty NW wind the numbers were a little light. Only three made the trip out with Crackerjack, Gybe n’ and Mimi braving the weather. Although Claire and Julian Sowry deserve a mention as they have been out on race team duty every weekend of the spring series keep up the Folkboater's end. Racing started with November as the top mark placed up toward the northern shore, a…

First things first  - Let me introduce myself and bring you all up to speed with the changes to the Folkboat Association team . I took over from David Fox at the March AGM as the Folkboat Association Chairman and continue also as the Hamble Fleet Captain. David continues to support as the Yarmouth Fleet Captain. Chris Fox has taken on the role of Vice Chairman, as well as the Lymington Fleet Captain role. All other roles on the committee remain the same. I am a passionate Folkboater - who first started racing and cruising a Nordic Folkboat in the 80's and now race Nordic Folkboat Valhalla out of the Hamble. I am really excited to take on this role and continue to support all aspects of Folkboating, from driving forward and building our racing fleets; ensuring competitive one design racing; encouraging classics racing and cruising and continuing to build…

Nordic Folkboat Gold Cup 2024 Halmstad Sweden: Update  I am pleased to announce that we now have 5 Nordic Folkboats from the British Folkboat Association (FBA)  entered so far. We have representation from our Lymington, Yarmouth and Hamble fleets. Look out for more news updates as our intrepid Folkboaters from teams Double "O" 777; Eala Bheag;  Gybe n'; Isobella and Valhalla plan their epic adventure. Its not to late to join us ....read more below   This year’s Nordic Folkboat Gold Cup is setting sail in Halmstad, along the scenic west coast of Sweden, from July 6-12. Great news for sailors and fans alike: the Notice of Race is now published and available for you to view at https://www.sailarena.com/en/se/club/hass/nordic-folkboat-gold-cup-2024/. Even better, registration is open at the same link! More information about the regatta can be found on www.goldcup2024.com.