Tony Blachford – A tribute from the Folkboat Association UK It was with much sadness that news of Tony Blachford’s death just before Christmas reached the folkboat fleet. This tribute remembers Tony as one of the best helmsman and skippers to have graced the Solent and international waters. In the folkboat fleet, Smokey, Skjaere, Stralende and Skidpaws were unbeatable, a record only matched by his contribution to the UK nordic folkboat fleet. Tony developed legendary status over the decades, in the numerous dinghy and keelboat fleets he became the national and world champion in a number of classes.   Press Read More

Nordic Folkboat Gold Cup 2024: Sign Up Now! 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! We're inviting all sailing enthusiasts to join us for the most exciting and prestigious Folkboat competition of the year. Don't miss your chance to be part of this fantastic event. Sign up now and let's make the Nordic Folkboat Gold Cup 2024 a memorable one! More information about the regatta can be found on www.goldcup2024.com.

Folkboats for Ever! Hi and a belated Happy New Year to you all! I hope everybody enjoyed their Christmas festive season and the break from sailing and are now full of enthusiasm for the season ahead! So far, it’s not been very inspiring to do outside work but there is still plenty of time to do all those jobs that you promised yourself at the end of the season! I’m sure all yacht clubs will by now be close to publishing their own local race programmes, but I just wanted to remind you of two important dates. First, The Nordic Nationals, which this year are being hosted by The Royal Lymington Yacht Club on the 22/23 June. Next is Folkboat week which will be held on 18th-23rd August at the Royal Solent Yacht Club, Yarmouth, Isle of wight. If you’ve never been to a Folkboat week then you can read…