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Southwest Uk Training at Chew

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

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

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

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

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 >

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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

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

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 >

2016 Worlds South Africa

2016 Worlds South Africa

7 February 2015

Article posted on the Mossel Bay visitor site - getting some promo going. Should be a top event. Read More >

John Merricks Tiger Trophy

John Merricks Tiger Trophy

4 February 2015

The reigning World Champions, Christian Birrell and Sam Brearey, led the charge of the Fireballs at a superwindy John Merricks Tiger Trophy, the penultimate event in the GJW Direct SailJuice Winter Series Read More >