UK Upcoming Events
7 April 2015
Fireball Events in April and May
Chairmans introduction
2015 is one of the most exciting years for the
UK Fireball Association in a long time. Before the big event
of the season in August we have a whole season of excellent events.
The season kicked off at Staunton Harold Sailing Club last weekend
with some spectacular conditions and some close racing.
In a few weeks time we have with the Inland
Championships at Grafham Water. The Inlands are early this
season and will allow top teams to challenge each other's
skills, sails and boat designs to see what adjustments they will
need to make before the summers big event. For others its might be
the first time on the water this season or even their first
open meeting in the Fireball, everyone is of course very
welcome! The event will be run by our Worlds Race
officer Peter Saxton so he can get used to the fleet and vice
versa.
We now have Weathermark Boats and Winder Boats manufacturing
high quality performance racing Fireballs which are both winning on
the circuit, further more we have an excellent range of top class
sail manufacturers that producing championship winning sails that
are manufactured to high standards and have the durability to
withstand the all conditions Fireballers take to the water in. The
class also prides itself on sharing its knowledge through training
and informal chats with championship crews and helms on how to get
the best out of your Fireball.
It is with great pride that I look at Fireball class and
see what a diverse class it is, with a growing youth section racing
against expert senior helms and an incredibly, competitive and
experienced lady helm section that seems to get stronger and grow
every year, maybe it will be the turn of one of our ladies to win
the Fireball Worlds?
The build-up for the 2015 Fireball Worlds has been three years
in the planning, with a dedicated team has endeavouring to
ensure the event will be successful for all sailors, especially for
those who are attending their first World Championships,
who will be new to the whole experience. The association will
be on hand to give guidance on boat set up and tips on how to
improve throughout the event.
We have selected carefully, a sea venue which is of
World Championship standard, that offers challenging conditions to
some of the best dinghy sailors in the world and is safe
for first time Fireballers, with the impressive Snowdonia
National Park in the background. Potentially this could be the
largest Dinghy Worlds in the UK for many years.
Have a great season Fireballing, I hope to see you
all at the 2015 Fireball Worlds if not before!
Jez White
UKFA Fireball Chairman
Open Meetings in April and May
Open Meetings in April and May
Principal Race Officer for the 2015 Fireball World
Championships Peter Saxton, will be in charge on
the water at his home club for first Fireball Open
at Grafham for a few years. Expect Championship Courses on
this vast reservoir. Camping and Campervans onsite.
Great mixture of sea and estuary over 3 days sailing on
the Picturesque North Cornwall coast. A great venue for the
Bank Holiday with beaches, sand dunes and even Michelin star
restaurants on both sides of the Estuary. Rock is also home of
Sharps Doom Bar Ale! Lots of accommodation available close to the
club.
One day open at the friendly Cambridgeshire club.
2 Days Fantastic Sailing racing in Hayling Bay.
Chichester Fast growth has seen the Hayling Island Fireball
fleet grow to one of the largest in the UK, with great onshore
facilities including bar, restaurant and chandlery and onsite
accommodation blocks. Camper vans spaces are bookable.
The home fleet are ready to welcome visitors for 2 days
of racing at this open reservoir nestled on the edge of the
North York Moors. A new venue for this season.
