2012 Canadian Nationals
11 September 2012
The Canadian National Championships were sailed over two days at Nepean Sailing Club, Ottawa, Ontaria. Read More >
Blackwater Open Meeting
3 September 2012
The fireball fleet reconvened for a late summer open meeting at BlackWater Sailing Club. 18 boats made the journey and were greeted with a warm welcome and the prospect of some some close racing in the blackwater estuary. Read More >
International Regatta Dates
30 August 2012
The members of the FI Executive who were present in Bracciano had a meeting to review and discuss a number of subjects including the future schedule of international regattas. There had been a prospect of going to Mauritius for a Worlds under a similar initiative to the Barbados Worlds of 2010, but that prospect has receded to the extent that it is no longer an option. The following report is the proposal up to 2016. A revision to the format of the two week Worlds has been suggested and will be adopted for Slovenia. This is an attempt to reduce the amount of leave that will be required to do a Worlds event. Read More >
Zhik 50th Anniversary UK Nationals
19 August 2012
Sponsored by: Zhik, Harken, Pinnel & Bax, Winder, North Sails, Creation Covers, Polgoon Winery, Cornish Mead Company, Scarlett Wines Penzance sailing club warmly welcomed the Fireball fleet for the 4th time for their 50th anniversary National Championships. The 57 entries were excited at the prospect of 5 days racing in the fabulous Mounts Bay. Read More >
European Championships - Bracciano, Italy
3 August 2012
A six-race series was completed for the 2012 Fireball Europeans in Bracciano, NW of Rome last Friday (27th July). 106 boats & 11 Nations were represented in a very cosmopolitan fleet. Read More >
Tribute to Johan Devocht by Andrew Davies
10 July 2012
We have all been shocked by the sudden death of Johan. He was a great friend of the Fireball class and a very dear friend of mine. I therefore thought it only fitting to share a few of my many Fireball memories of Johan. Read More >
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 >
