Fireballers sail all year round - during
the Winter at the DMYC Frostbites in Dun Laoghaire and
the during Summer at many events around the country
and the DBSC Tuesdays and Saturdays again in Dun Laoghaire.
In addition there are active fleets in Clontarf, Killaloe
and Skerriest. If you would like to sail then get
in touch with one of the following people who will help
you find a spot!
Hugh Johnson - Clontarf - 086 040 4372
Neil Colin- General - 086 797 9331
Owen Laverty - Dun Laoghaire - 087 6107857
Brian O'Neill - East Down YC - +44 7849 465124
Next Event
DMYC Frostbites - November-March
Training - April in the DMYC
Latest News and Information
Hosts for the 2012 Europeans, the Italian Fireball Association launch their website.
The 2012 Europeans will be hosted by the Italian Fireball Association in late July, 21 - 27th at Yacht Club Bracciano East, YCBE. As the Worlds for 2012 have already been concluded, in Mandurah, Western Australia, in January, this is now the ranking international event for the Class.
This video was taken by Tom Gruitt of Fotoboat who covered the event in Mandurah. It can also be found on the Fireball International website and the UKFA website.
Just to let you know, Jim and I have left Speed Sails and are currently setting up a new loft based in Birmingham. We will be producing the same championship winning designs from the beginning of January. The new name will be HD Sails.
Friday past, 25th November, saw the Irish Fireball fraternity gather for the end of season Prize-giving and Awards ceremony. See below for photos of the evening.
Glorious sunshine, sea-breezes, great sea conditions, excellent hospitality, 19 boats...........................what better way to spend a weekend on Belfast Lough.
