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UK Association Boat Still Available

21 February 2013

The Class Boat was in action at the Tiger Trophy last weekend managing a very respectable 12th place out of 210 boats in the hands of Matt and Vyvo - who both admit the boat was hampered by their 'rustiness'! Read More >

Hard Work on Dun Laoghaire Harbour

Hard Work on Dun Laoghaire Harbour

20 February 2013

Blustery conditions in Dun Laoghaire harbour yesterday made the day's Frostbite race more challenging than might normally be the case, for in addition to trying to work out the right way round the course, the wind conditions meant that staying upright also became a significant challenge. Read More >

Transport to Worlds from UK

Transport to Worlds from UK

19 February 2013

We are now taking bookings for transport to the Europeans / Worlds. Read More >

Slovenian Worlds Update

Slovenian Worlds Update

19 February 2013

Latest newsletter from the Slovenian Worlds organisers. Early entry closing soon. Flags of sails concept. Keep your boat in a hanger fully rigged. Accommodation options. Read More >

West Australian States in the Swan

West Australian States in the Swan

15 February 2013

Four heats of the Western Australian State Championships were sailed over the week end of 9th & 10th February in conjunction with a Mini Series held at Royal Perth Yacht Club. Read More >

Ireland Frostbite lives up to it's name

Ireland Frostbite lives up to it's name

14 February 2013

The gales of the last two Frostbite Sundays disappeared towards the end of last week which meant that racing was a distinct possibility as the weekend arrived. And so it turned out that 11 Fireballs were able to get on the water for the first time in three weeks. The winds however, were replaced by continuous rain, as predicted on the BBC forecast the night before, a blanket of rain coming in on Saturday night and covering the country throughout Sunday. Read More >

Tiger Trophy won by Fireball

Tiger Trophy won by Fireball

13 February 2013

Ian Dobson and Sam Brearey have sailed their Fireball to victory at a windy John Merricks Tiger Trophy. A fourth place in Sunday's no-discard pursuit race was good enough to give the Fireball sailors victory over a fleet of 210 boats in the fifth event of the GJW Direct SailJuice Winter Series. Read More >

South Australian States - Port Vincent

South Australian States - Port Vincent

12 February 2013

The Port Vincent races were held in light to moderate and variable conditions with lots of weed! Read More >

Weathermark Fireball on Show

Weathermark Fireball on Show

5 February 2013

The long awaited, final production Fireball from Weathermark Sailboats makes her grand entrance at the RYA Dinghy Show. Read More >

Fireballs Dominate Grafham Grand Prix

Fireballs Dominate Grafham Grand Prix

29 January 2013

Windy conditions saw the Fireball fleet take charge in the Medium Handicap Fleet. Again Tom Gillard and Simon Potts were on the charge with two bullets. Read More >