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From the Harbour Wall - A race of Two Halves

From the Harbour Wall - A race of Two Halves

27 November 2012

Fourteen Fireballs made the start of the sixth race of the 2012/13 Frostbite Series hosted by Dun Laoghaire Motor Yacht Club. A clean start with the fleet distributed equally along the line saw those who were at the pin end in the early ascendancy. Read More >

New South Wales Update

New South Wales Update

26 November 2012

The NSW Fireball program for the season follows the general pattern of previous seasons with travelling events at the ACT Dinghy Championships in November, a visit to the Mosman Sailing club in February and finishing up the season at the Batemans Bay Regatta in April. Read More >

South Australian State Heats 3 & 4

South Australian State Heats 3 & 4

22 November 2012

Races 3 and 4 of the South Australian Fireball State Championship were held at Port River Sailing Club and were kindly sponsored by Rope and Marine Supplies www.ropemarine.com.au As usual the racing at the river was close and tricky. Most of the fleet had moments of fame at the front of the pack during the day. Read More >

Two Races within the Same Race

Two Races within the Same Race

21 November 2012

Yesterday’s Fireball Frostbite race, sailed in side the harbour was a case of two races within the same race. Series leaders Noel Butler & Stephen Oram and third-placed Kenny Rumball & Conor Kinsella had their own race, while the rest of us chased each other looking for the sundry places. Read More >

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Kenyan Kilifi Regatta

19 November 2012

The Fireball fleet made its way to Kilifi again for another great regatta. As always thge sun was shining, the water warm adn a moderate breeze blowing. Read More >

Adelaide, Largs & Port River Wrap up

Adelaide, Largs & Port River Wrap up

16 November 2012

A wrap up of the last two weeks sailing in Adelaide with racing at Largs Bay, Port River and Adelaide Sailing Clubs. Read More >

UK Running Ladder

UK Running Ladder

15 November 2012

Results for the 2012 United Kingdom season have been collated and using the best ten results for the year for each sailor, a best on ground has been awarded. This years joint winners are Sam Mettam and Richard Anderton who have performed well helm and crew. Read More >

Grand Prix de l'Armistice à Maubuisson

Grand Prix de l'Armistice à Maubuisson

13 November 2012

Five races were sailed as part of the Grand Prix de l'Armistice à Maubuisson. Bruno and Dominique Fouassier were dominant in a fleet of 18 boats. Read More >

Irish Fireball Frostbite Series at Dun Laoghaire - Day 2

Irish Fireball Frostbite Series at Dun Laoghaire - Day 2

12 November 2012

For the second Sunday of the 2012/13 Frostbite Series hosted and organized by DMYC, weather conditions allowed the fleet to race outside the harbour. The weather was a lot better than last weekend with less wind and consequently a warmer air temperature. Read More >

Kenyan Fireball Championships 2012

Kenyan Fireball Championships 2012

9 November 2012

The Fireball fleet in Kenya continue to have fun. Read an new crews light hearted account of the 2012 Nationals. Read More >