Firefly (dinghy)
The firefly is a two sail hiking sailing dinghy with no spinnaker. Although originally designed as a double hander, it was selected as the single handed class for the 1948 Olympics but was subsequently replaced by the Finn class. The class then became popular as a double hander, as was originally intended, and remains so today. It has become particularly successful as the de-facto Team Racing boat in the UK thanks to its high maneuverability, easy handling and low cost.
Specifications
The Firefly has the following specifications:
- Designer:....Uffa Fox (1938)
- LOA: 12 ft 0 in (3.7 m)
- Beam: 4ft 8 in (1.42m)
- Sailing Weight: 100 kilos
- Sail Area: 8.36 sq meters
- PY: 1170
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