Australian Nationals Day Three
29 December 2013
A tough day at the office was an understatement for third day of the Fireball nationals. Waves up to six metres high, heaps of weed islands and a dying breeze meant conditions were very tough. Holding down your lunch was even tougher for the race committee. Read More >
Australian Nationals Day One and Two
28 December 2013
It has been a challenging first two days of the Australian National Championships. We sit here rugged up out of the 37 knot winds glad that PRO Mike used his good judgement and called off racing early. Read More >
Ireland Year End Wrapup
20 December 2013
Frostbite rounds five and seven. Come and try day Read More >
South Australian State Championship 2013-14 Brighton & Seacliff Weekend
11 December 2013
We had 14 starters for the "Controlled Innovation" B&SYC State Heat Weekend. Please see progressive (unofficial) results below. We have had 6 different winners from 7 starts and thanks goes to B&SYC for putting on a fantastic weekend. Special mention goes to Matt Neale (sailing with Matt Carter) for winning his first ever state heat and buying this author a celebratory beer (lets hope he wins some more...!). Screwball awards went to Tony and Mark for forfeiting their leading position purely because they didn't know where to go. A retrospective screwball award was given to Pete and Nards for their record breaking capsizing master class at Wallaroo! Friend Fireball South Australia on Facebook to view the video link. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10152001520784936 Controlled Innovations are a specialist mechanical services electrical contractor. With a Controlled Innovation installation you are guaranteed the highest quality products, installed by professional tradesmen who thrive on perfection and at a fair and reasonable price with no surprises. For more information please have a look at the following link www.controlledinnovation.com.au and talk to Jack Fletcher. The final state heats will be held in January at Largs Bay Sailing Club. Presentation this year is likely to be in February with more details to follow.. Have a Merry and safe Christmas, especially those travelling to Victoria for the National Titles. Regards, IFASA Read More >
Irish Class Celebrates
29 November 2013
The Irish Fireball Class gathered in the National Yacht Club in Dun Laoghaire last Friday, 22nd November, to celebrate the season just past and recognize those people who had excelled on the water or made significant contributions to the Class during the past season. Read More >
South Australian State Titles
27 November 2013
We had a great Burson's weekend at Wallaroo with many stories to tell, and some photos are rumored to be ciculating.... Results of the weekend were mixed with consistency hard to find. Read More >
Irish Frostbite Round 4
25 November 2013
Yesterday’s Frostbite race produced a fleet that had all the appearance of being adversely influenced by the Ireland – New Zealand rugby fixture taking place a short distance away with kick-off very close to the scheduled start of Frostbite racing. Read More >
Frostbite 2 Ireland
14 November 2013
Twelve Fireballs, up 50% from last week’s entry, were part of a record 78-boat fleet for the 2nd round of the 2013/14 Frostbite Series in Dun Laoghaire. An E-mailed survey during the week canvassed opinion from the entrants on possible changes to the format of the racing and two changes were implemented yesterday – the RS fleet had their own start and we had a four-lap trapezoid course – trapezoid in shape only rather than in terms of mark-roundings. Read More >
Thailand Worlds Approaching Fast
12 November 2013
Fireball International wishes to confirm that the 2014 World Championships, due to be hosted by the Royal Varuna Yacht Club in Pattaya, Thailand will proceed as planned. Read More >
Frostbite 1 - Ireland
4 November 2013
With the celebrations of ghouls and ghosts gone for another year, the Irish Fireball fleet can embrace the prospect of Frostbite and Sunday afternoon sailing for the next 5 months. Read More >
