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Irish Training with Richard Wagstaff

Irish Training with Richard Wagstaff

29 April 2015

Having had their boats re-weighed in accordance with a change in Class rules last weekend (18th), the Irish Fireball fleet had a weekend of honing their boat-handling techniques this past weekend under the expert eye of World and European Champion crew, Richard Wagstaff. Read More >

UK Upcoming Events

UK Upcoming Events

7 April 2015

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Staunton Harold Epic Weekend

Staunton Harold Epic Weekend

2 April 2015

With a Worlds in the UK in August, the 2015 season promises to be big for the Fireball, and it started in epic style at the first open of the year at Staunton Harold Sailing Club over the weekend of 28th and 29th March. Read More >

Frostbite Presentations Ireland

Frostbite Presentations Ireland

1 April 2015

The 44th hosting of the Frostbites by Dun Laoghaire Motor Yacht Club was brought to a close yesterday with the prize-giving for the Series taking place in the clubhouse. Read More >

Southwest Uk Training at Chew

Southwest Uk Training at Chew

29 March 2015

With a Fireball Worlds in the UK this year, there was considerable enthusiasm for an early training event to start the racing season. Tim Rush of North Sails volunteered to run 2 days of training for South West sailors at Chew Valley Lake SC. Read More >

Irish Frostbite Penultimate Sunday

Irish Frostbite Penultimate Sunday

25 March 2015

The second last Sunday of the 2014/15 Frostbite Series saw a modest turnout of 5 Fireballs who were treated to two races in sunshine conditions, good breeze and an air temperature that rose as the afternoon went on, breaking in to double figures (12.5˚) by 16:30 as the fleet made its way homewards. Read More >

US Midwinters Overall

US Midwinters Overall

23 March 2015

The Weathermark Sailboats Fireball Midwinters concluded Sunday with no racing due to light conditions. There were no complaints from the fleet as the opportunity to pack up early and begin the trek home was appreciated. Read More >

Irish Frostbite

Irish Frostbite

16 March 2015

According to the weather station adjacent to the HSS Terminal, yesterday’s wind for the Frostbites was very consistent. Read More >

North American Championship Overall

North American Championship Overall

12 March 2015

The final day of the 2015 Fireball North Americans sponsored by Weathermark Sailboats was scheduled for a 10am start. After a short delay racing got underway in a SE wind of 8 to 10 knots. Read More >