...or, how to confuse people by gybing twice and shouting '17.2'.

This section has the Fireball's class rules, as well as off-site links to the general racing rules of sailing, and the Fireball's PY standing.

You can also visit the FI Forum for 'Class Rules'.

Racing Rules of Sailing

ISAF keeps the Racing Rules of Sailing up to date.

Fireball PY

The RYA keeps the Portsmouth Yardstick for Fireballs up to date.

Fireball Class Rules, 2006

The up-to-date Fireball class rules, 2006, are now posted.

View or download as: [PDF - 493kB]

Fireball Class Rules, 2006 - Amendments

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Fireball Class Rules, 2003

For reference, the Fireball class rules, 2003, are also availble.

View or download as: [PDF - 438kB]

Fireball Class Rules, 2003 - Amendments

• 20.3.7 Batten pocket patches shall not exceed 320mm in any direction.
  
  
• 25 PROPULSION
  The following rules alter RRS 42 and shall only apply to World and Continental Championships and other events as agreed with Fireball International and shall be specified in the Notice of Race and Sailing Instructions.
• 25.1If the average wind speed is above 12 knots, the race committee may display flag O with the warning signal to signal that pumping, rocking and ooching are allowed after the starting signal.
• 25.2After the starting signal, if the average wind speed is above 12 knots, the race committee may display flag O with repetitive sounds at any rounding mark to signal that pumping, rocking and ooching are allowed. This rule applies to a boat after she has passed the mark.
• 25.3If the race committee has acted under class rule 25.1 or 25.2 and the average wind speed becomes less than 12 knots, the race committee may display flag R with repetitive sounds at any rounding mark to signal that RRS 42 applies. This rule applies to a boat after she has passed the mark.
  
  
• 40.2Please see the article listed in the sidebar.