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6-month Review

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

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

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

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 >

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International Calander Update

16 April 2012

The Swiss have added their dates to the International Fixture List Read More >

Irish Winter Programme Closes

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

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 >

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Informal Thoughts from Mandurah

17 January 2012

New Fireball Commodore, Joe Jospe (CAN 15024), shares some thoughts from mandurah. Read More >

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Commodore's Report from Mandurah

10 January 2012

New Commodore Joe Jospe's report presented in Mandurah Read More >