Tuesday night in Scotsman's Bay
16 July 2014
After two gentle Tuesday night sessions in a row on Dublin Bay, the wind gods upped the ante for last night’s DBSC racing. Viewing the Optimist Europeans on Dublin Bay (entry of 255 boats) during the day from the office window and comparing the forecast for the evening there seemed to be some confusion as to what we would be getting with my favoured website suggesting southerlies of 11 – 15 knots. Read More >
Pimp My Boat
12 July 2014
The International Fireball Association of South Australia (IFASA) and the International Fireball Association of Australia (IFAA) put on a Pimp My Boat Day on 12th July 2014 at the Adelaide Sailing Club. This was a combined contribution to our Fireball Members at no cost to them. Read More >
Thailand Worlds - A deputant's point of view
5 July 2014
Jalina Thompson Kambas provides her perspective and experiences as a first time worlds attendee. Read about all the fun she had in Thailand. Read More >
Shoreham UK Open Report
30 June 2014
A glorious forecast did not disappoint. Sun, wind and [fairly] warm water helped make a wonderful weekend of highly competitive Fireball racing at the ever hospitable Shoreham Sailing Club. Read More >
Irish Fireballs at Clontaf
24 June 2014
The Irish Fireball Class enjoyed a weekend of positives this past weekend at Clontarf Yacht and Boat Club when they sailed their Open Championship and Classic Fireball events. The overall turnout of 21 boats was a huge positive in an era where we have seen pressure on the numbers attending regattas. Read More >
FIREBALL ITALIA – National Championship in Punta Ala
13 June 2014
The National Championship 2014 began on May 31st with 19 boats ready at the starting line, welcome guest the swiss team Haerdi-Landerer. Read More >
Grand Nationals invitation
6 June 2014
Grand Nationals invitation I would like to invite you on behalf of the Czech Fireball on the Lipno sailing week. Read More >
Genteel racing in Dublin
29 May 2014
Last night’s racing in Scotsman’s Bay was the first “genteel” session since the season opened on 29th April. The forecast was for 4-6 knots of Easterly at 19:00 (XCWeather) but on the water the wind was coming out of the South-East, though the strength was probably about right. Some evening sunshine added to the ambience of the evening. Read More >
Brightlingsea UK Race Report
25 May 2014
You couldn’t have had a bigger contrast in conditions from the last event at Hayling; light winds, sunshine and lots of tide greeted the Fireball fleet for the second of the Golden Dolphin series. Read More >
