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Mixed fortunes on day one of worlds

Mixed fortunes on day one of worlds

24 August 2015

Anyone who thinks that the saying that it is always raining in England is just a joke should have come to Plas Heli, the new yachting centre at Pwllheli, North Wales. It didn’t just rain, it poured, but at least enough wind arrived for Day One of the Gul 2015 Fireball World Championships to get under way. Read More >

Bring on the Worlds

Bring on the Worlds

23 August 2015

Well, that are the song lyrics from 1970, but whilst the rest of the UK basks in the August sunshine (and it refuses to rain to save our embattled cricket team at the Oval) the far North West of Wales has been lashed by some severe rain shows. T Read More >

Gillard wins preworlds - now for the real action

Gillard wins preworlds - now for the real action

22 August 2015

While there can be no doubting that the UK is the spiritual home of the Fireball Class, the reality is that as an international class there is a multi-national facet to the character of the class and that manifests itself even more when the Worlds are hosted in the UK. Read More >

Gillard and Anderton rule day three

Gillard and Anderton rule day three

21 August 2015

After the enforced day ashore yesterday as the coamers rolled in across the bay, Day 3 saw and early start with three races scheduled. Today's racing was sponsored by Hyde Sails; with some special prizes for the best performance across the three races... and no discards. Read More >

Day 2 Blown Out in Wales

Day 2 Blown Out in Wales

20 August 2015

With a forecast of winds over 20 knots gusting to 30 it was always border line as to whether racing would take place on day two of the 2015 Fireball Preworlds and British Nationals. Read More >

2015 Pre Worlds Day One

2015 Pre Worlds Day One

19 August 2015

After a day of glorious sunshine on Monday which was used for measuring, boat preparation and some late afternoon sailing, the assembled Fireball fleet in Pwllheli, North Wales, was in race mode yesterday, Tuesday 18th August writes Cormac Bradley. Read More >

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Rules Update

13 August 2015

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2015 Canadian Championships

2015 Canadian Championships

16 July 2015

The Canadian Championships were held over 3 days this weekend at Lake Newell. Read More >

Gul Fireball Worlds - Help Needed

Gul Fireball Worlds - Help Needed

15 July 2015

We need your help! Read More >