2013 Fireball World and European Championships
9 July 2012
The Fireball European and World Championship will take place in Portoroz, Slovenia - 9 to 20 September 2013. Andrew Davies is pleased to announce that the venue has now been confirmed. More details will follow in the near future. Read More >
Irish Fireball Nationals
5 July 2012
A 20-boat fleet gathered in Howth for the Irish Nationals last weekend - Friday, Saturday & Sunday. In common with their UK cousins, sailing in Shoreham, they didn't want for breeze! Read More >
6-month Review
4 July 2012
Current FI Commodore, Canadian Joe Jospe, celebrates 6 months in office this month, following his elevation to Commodore at the Mandurah Worlds in Western Australia. In the attached report, Joe reflects on what has been achieved and initiated since he entered office. Read More >
Big Wave Fun at Shoreham
3 July 2012
Classic Shoreham" was how some old hands were telling it. "A hard day out", was the message from others. "That's the first time I have ever pitchpoled a Fireball replied another". "That was bloody brilliant, has anyone got a spare mast, rudder pintle, crew" asked others. Read More >
RIP Johan
27 June 2012
It is with the deepest sadness and sorrow that we announce the sudden death of Johan Devocht Read More >
Club and Provincial Irish Regattas
7 June 2012
In the alternate years to the 4-day Volvo Dun Laoghaire Regatta (even-numbered years), the four Dun Laoghaire clubs each host a one day regatta. The first of the 2012 DL regattas was hosted by Dun Laoghaire Motor Yacht Club on the Saturday of the June Bank Holiday and saw eight Fireballs contest the event. Read More >
International Calander Update
16 April 2012
The Swiss have added their dates to the International Fixture List Read More >
Irish Winter Programme Closes
4 April 2012
Irish Fireball winter racing programme closes in sunshine and perfect sailing conditions! Read More >
Balmy March Conditions for Irish Fireballers
11 March 2012
Blue skies and temeperatures in the mid-teens. Is this Ireland in March? For the Irish Fireballers sailing in Dun Laoghaire Motor Yacht Club’s Frostbite Series, the morning of Sunday 11th March might as just as easily have been Sunday 10th June such was the weather – clear blue skies, temperatures to 14 degrees and a very light breeze Read More >
Informal Thoughts from Mandurah
17 January 2012
New Fireball Commodore, Joe Jospe (CAN 15024), shares some thoughts from mandurah. Read More >
