Welcome!
The N F I A is the official governing organisation of the Nordic Folkboat Associations (NNFA). Our aim is to support all countries and sailors who race or cruise this timeless One Design classic
These pages provide you with the key information data regarding the boat, the class, the organisations and the major events of the class.
If there are subjects you need more details about, please do not hesitate to contact the office of NFIA.
Nordic FolkBoat
The Nordic Folkboat was designed as a clinker built wooden sloop in 1942 by the Scandinavian Yacht Racing Union (SYRU), renamed in our days to Nordic Sailing Federation (NoSF).
The first Nordic Folkboat was built in Göteborg in Sweden. In the late 1960ies, a GRP version was design licensed to a few boat builders.
And up to 2022 - more than 4000 Nordic Folkboats have been built.
Key dimensions are:
Length (LOA): 7.68 m (max)
Length on waterline: 6.00 m
Beam: 2.20 m
Sail area: 24.00 m²
Weight: (min) 1930 kg
The Nordic Folkboat is popular as both a racing yacht as well as a cruising yacht despite its small interior size and lack of a "headroom". The Nordic Folkboat celebrated its 80th Anniversary in 2022. It is important to note how the design has significantly influenced many other boatbuilders and designers over the years, this said there is only one 'Nordic Folkboat'
News & Information
- February 2024 - Goldcup Registration is now openNordic 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… Read more: February 2024 - Goldcup Registration is now open
- January 2024 - News UpdateWelcome to 2024, and here is some news highlights for January. Dusseldorf Boatshow 20th - 28th JanuaryOur builder Haubold Yachting Folkeboot - Haubold Yachting - Elvström SailPoint - Berlin (haubold-yachting.de) have been exhibiting the beautiful new Nordic Folkboat 'Made in Germany'. Here is an image on its stand Invite you to their Training weekend 13th… Read more: January 2024 - News Update
- November 2023 - NFIA International MeetingDear All, Please find attached the meeting minutes from the November International Meeting held via MS Teams.
- November 2023 - Gold Cup Details, Halmstad, Sweden 2024Welcome to the 60th Nordic Folkboat Gold Cup 2024 in Halmstad, Sweden We are honoured to extend an invitation to participate in the Nordic Folkboat Gold Cup 2024, hosted by Halmstad Sailing Club in association with the Swedish Folkboat Federation. This marks the second occasion that Halmstad Sailing Club has had the privilege of hosting… Read more: November 2023 - Gold Cup Details, Halmstad, Sweden 2024
- For Sale - Nordic Folkboat GBR690This Nordic Folkboat has had a complete a full and thorough refurbishment in 2021. No expense has been spared to complete this yacht. Full detail of restoration and images. The boat has full Harken fit out complimented by full Marlow roping. There is a new rig from BM masts, which includes adjustable turnbuckles. Under the… Read more: For Sale - Nordic Folkboat GBR690