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UK Running Ladder

UK Running Ladder

15 November 2012

Results for the 2012 United Kingdom season have been collated and using the best ten results for the year for each sailor, a best on ground has been awarded. This years joint winners are Sam Mettam and Richard Anderton who have performed well helm and crew. Read More >

Grand Prix de l'Armistice à Maubuisson

Grand Prix de l'Armistice à Maubuisson

13 November 2012

Five races were sailed as part of the Grand Prix de l'Armistice à Maubuisson. Bruno and Dominique Fouassier were dominant in a fleet of 18 boats. Read More >

Irish Fireball Frostbite Series at Dun Laoghaire - Day 2

Irish Fireball Frostbite Series at Dun Laoghaire - Day 2

12 November 2012

For the second Sunday of the 2012/13 Frostbite Series hosted and organized by DMYC, weather conditions allowed the fleet to race outside the harbour. The weather was a lot better than last weekend with less wind and consequently a warmer air temperature. Read More >

Kenyan Fireball Championships 2012

Kenyan Fireball Championships 2012

9 November 2012

The Fireball fleet in Kenya continue to have fun. Read an new crews light hearted account of the 2012 Nationals. Read More >

Irish Fireballers Compete in 42nd Frostbite Series

Irish Fireballers Compete in 42nd Frostbite Series

8 November 2012

The 42nd edition of the Frostbite Series in Dun Laoghaire Harbour commenced in grey blustery & cold conditons this afternoon (Sunday 4th November) with two races. Read More >

South Australian State Heats 1 & 2

South Australian State Heats 1 & 2

6 November 2012

We arrived in Wallaroo to hot and glassy conditions. With 36 degrees and a not too promising wind forecast we were anticipating a slow day on the water. Fortunately the breeze filled in just in time and we had two quick races in a 15-20 knot N-NE breeze and nice flat water. Read More >

Final Swiss Cup for the Year

Final Swiss Cup for the Year

5 November 2012

The final Swiss cup was held on November 3 and 4, 2012 Small but competitive fleet of 11 Fireballs at Thalwil/Lake of Zurich for the final 2012 Swiss Cup event. After the snow from last weekend southerly winds brought back the sun and mild temperatures which made the sailing very pleasent. 5 races in 5-10kn S , all won by Mermod/Moser. Read More >

Zhik Australian Championships Fast Approaching

Zhik Australian Championships Fast Approaching

2 November 2012

Only 8 weeks to go until the Zhik Australian National Championships begin. Port Lincoln look set to put on a great event so make sure you get your entries in fast. Read More >

Irish Fleet Back in Action

Irish Fleet Back in Action

1 November 2012

After an approximate seven week break since their last regatta, the Irish Fireball fleet will take to the waters of Dun LaoghaireHarbour this Sunday, 4th November, to start the winter-long Frostbite Series. This is a series of Sunday races held inside the harbour, unless the weather is very benign, between November and March with the exception of the Sundays either side of Christmas. Read More >

Another close race at Largs

Another close race at Largs

26 October 2012

The second race of the Largs Bay SC season got underway on Saturday with a shifty 10-12 knots south-westerly breeze providing close racing between the six boats. Read More >