Nordic Folkboats

TRADITIONAL ONE DESIGN KEELBOAT RACING FOR ALL

VERSATILE AND TIMELESS: THE NORDIC FOLKBOAT

The Nordic Folkboat, a Swedish yacht designed in 1942, combines  classic appeal with modern performance. Ideal for both cruising and racing,  it offers a versatile and cost-effective sailing experience. While popular  for family racing, it also excels in one-design racing. Additionally, the  boat has proven its prowess under IRC Handicap, with impressive performances  in events like the Round the Island Race. Nordic Folkboats have secured the  RTI overall IRC first prize four times, along with multiple second and  third-place finishes, showcasing their exceptional performance across various  racing conditions.

35+

years of excellence

100

sailing events a year

500+

New members annually

10

cruising awards won

Nordic Folkboat Racing

Explore detailed information about each Nordic Folkboat by clicking the links below. Each link will direct you to a dedicated page where you can learn more about the specific fleet, its history, specifications, and more.

Join the Lymington Nordic Folkboat Fleet!

To potentially join the Lymington Nordic Folkboat Fleet and vie for one of the nation's top sailing competitions, there are multiple avenues to become involved; individuals keen on exploring the Nordic Folkboat, either as aspiring crew or future owners, should reach out to the Fleet Captain or a committee member.

Bar and Restaurant

Our restaurant, bar and sun terraces provide arguably the most picturesque views of the Lymington River and the Solent shore. Our family-friendly restaurant serves locally sourced, high quality nourishing food at affordable prices.

Explore More about Each Fleets

Explore detailed information about each fleet by clicking the links below. Each link will direct you to a dedicated page where you can learn more about the specific fleet, its history, specifications, and more.

Join Our Sailors' Crew Match Group on Telegram!

No boat? No problem! Join our Telegram group to find a boat that needs crew and go racing! Or if you need crew for your boat, join to find crew!

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On 3rd August we held our Red Fox Annual General Meeting and Annual Dinner at the Royal Lymington Yacht Club. The whole event was a great success. Within days of appointing a new chef you produced an excellent menu for the dinner and arranged facilities for our AGM. You and your staff were always very efficient and friendly, and it all made for a very enjoyable evening. We showed our appreciation by doubling the normal gratuity.

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