7 November 2024
The Fireball International Executive is seeking approval from the Fireball Council to agree proposals from the Fireball Technical Committee, chaired by Dave Hall, to make changes to the Fireball rules to make the class more attractive to a wider range of sailors
and easier to build, without changing the fundamental nature or performance of the class.
Dave Hall is, of course, owner of Weathermark Sailboats and many of these proposals have been developed in conjunction with Dave Winder of Winder Boats (the other Fireball registered builder) and the well known dinghy designer, Phill Morrison.
The proposals have been discussed over the last 18 months at World, European and National Championships with the International Fireball class membership. They have been endorsed by the majority of competitors at these events, and are endorsed by the Executive of Fireball International.
In brief, it is proposed that the deck has some modifications along with changing the rules to allow simpler construction. We also propose to allow carbon now because it is simpler to work with than kevlar and is no more expensive. There are also some
equipment rule changes suggested.
The process that will be followed is:
Responses to this vote must be made by Fireball Council NCA's before midnight on
Sunday 1 December 2024 UTC.
Nick Rees
Commodore
Fireball Internation
To express your opinion contact your NCA! See the proposals