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Ben flies the flag for the Maritime Museum
Exhibitions manager Ben Lumby will be flying the flag for the Maritime Museum at the National Firefly Championships in Torquay.
Ben and his crew, Liz Evan, are preparing to take their 1962 Firefly Kong to the championships, which mark the 60th anniversary of Torquay hosting the 1948 Olympic Sailing events.
The Firefly was chosen for the 1948 games as the Olympic single-handed class and has remained one of the most popular classes ever since.
Ben Lumby said: "It's a great class to be involved with because there are so many Fireflies around the country. Other classes have come and gone but Fireflies remain as popular as ever. Their history goes way back and some of sailing's great names have sailed in them."
The Maritime Museum is home to the very first Firefly called Fe. The first four Fireflies off the production line were called Fe, Fi, Fo and Fum.
Ben will be competing along side six or seven other boats from Restronguet Sailing Club where he is fleet captain.
Ben says: "We can't wait to get stuck in, although 100 boats on a start line is going to be scary.
Ben added so far this season they have been doing well and the pair are aiming for a top-third position.
The National Firefly Championships take place in Torquay from August 2 to 8. You can keep up with Ben's progress by following his daily blog at www.nmmc.co.uk.
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