Staunton Harold Epic Weekend
2 April 2015
With a Worlds in the UK in August, the 2015 season promises to be big for the Fireball, and it started in epic style at the first open of the year at Staunton Harold Sailing Club over the weekend of 28th and 29th March. Read More >
Frostbite Presentations Ireland
1 April 2015
The 44th hosting of the Frostbites by Dun Laoghaire Motor Yacht Club was brought to a close yesterday with the prize-giving for the Series taking place in the clubhouse. Read More >
Southwest Uk Training at Chew
29 March 2015
With a Fireball Worlds in the UK this year, there was considerable enthusiasm for an early training event to start the racing season. Tim Rush of North Sails volunteered to run 2 days of training for South West sailors at Chew Valley Lake SC. Read More >
Irish Frostbite Penultimate Sunday
25 March 2015
The second last Sunday of the 2014/15 Frostbite Series saw a modest turnout of 5 Fireballs who were treated to two races in sunshine conditions, good breeze and an air temperature that rose as the afternoon went on, breaking in to double figures (12.5˚) by 16:30 as the fleet made its way homewards. Read More >
US Midwinters Overall
23 March 2015
The Weathermark Sailboats Fireball Midwinters concluded Sunday with no racing due to light conditions. There were no complaints from the fleet as the opportunity to pack up early and begin the trek home was appreciated. Read More >
Irish Frostbite
16 March 2015
According to the weather station adjacent to the HSS Terminal, yesterday’s wind for the Frostbites was very consistent. Read More >
North American Championship Overall
12 March 2015
The final day of the 2015 Fireball North Americans sponsored by Weathermark Sailboats was scheduled for a 10am start. After a short delay racing got underway in a SE wind of 8 to 10 knots. Read More >
Constitution Review
3 March 2015
In my first post as Commodore I committed to arranging a review of our constitution to prevent a re-occurrence of the problems seen during the last Commodore's election. I happy to announce that Vyv Townend has agreed to team lead on this task. He is the man for the job Read More >
Steve Chesney the new FI Commodore
13 February 2015
After a trying four month election process Fireball International are happy to announce that Steve Chesney from the UK has been appointed unanimously as the new Commodore of Fireball International. Read More >
Irish Winter Series
10 February 2015
In the presence of an unusual large high pressure over Ireland, the frostbites were greeted by a lovely 10-15kt breeze from the west, cool as it was, the warmth of the sunshine kept sailors moving for races 11 and 12 of the DMYC Frostbite series. Read More >
