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
- 2026 March - NFIA Board Meeting & Class Rule 2.405Dear All, Please find attached the latest board meeting minutes dated 16th March 2026 NFIA would also draw your attention to rule 2.405 which was signed off during this meeting. Rule attached. Note the full updated class rules can be downloaded from the CLASS RULES section on the website
- 2026 March News - Kerteminde, Denmark Tune Up Regatta
Dear Folkboat Sailor, On 11–12 April, Kerteminde Sailing Club invites you again to Tune Up for Folkeboats – a weekend of speed, trimming, boat handling and community. In recent years, we have gathered sailors from all over Denmark and abroad for two educational days on the water. The special thing about this particular event? Here… Read more: 2026 March News - Kerteminde, Denmark Tune Up Regatta - 2026 January - Gold Cup Entries 'Now Open'
Please find the registrations now open for the 2026 Gold Cup: 137. Travemünder Woche 2026 manage2sail - 2026 January NFIA Board Meeting
Please find details of the recent NFIA board meeting dated 8th January 2026: NFIA Committee Meeting – Minutes Date: 08.01.26Format: OnlineAttendees: Lennart, Simon, Steffi, Gero⸻1. Agenda & opening • Agenda was circulated and accepted. 2. Minutes ProcedureDecision: • Official minutes will be short and decision-focused • Published minutes will include: • Topics discussed • Decisions made … Read more: 2026 January NFIA Board Meeting - 2026 January - Calendar of events
Happy new year to all our folkboaters. As we organise for the 2026 season, we are supplying the links to the National Associations websites, and their 2026 calendars. Please note that at time of publishing, not all calendars have been finalised, however the link will be updated as the associations agree final events. 2026 National… Read more: 2026 January - Calendar of events