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Hat-trick of titles for McCartin & Kinsella

Hat-trick of titles for McCartin & Kinsella

24 July 2014

Barry McCartin and Conor Kinsella christened their new boat, 15114, by winning the Irish Fireball Munsters at Wexford Harbour Boat and Tennis Club over this past weekend.In so doing they have now racked up their third regatta title of the season, the Ulsters and the Open Championship having gone their way as well. Read More >

Blackwater UK Open Meeting

Blackwater UK Open Meeting

21 July 2014

Even with the light wind forecast a healthy fleet of 24 Fireballs made it to the River Blackwater for the clubs annual open. Saturdays race started in a light but promising breeze. Read More >

Tuesday night in Scotsman's Bay

Tuesday night in Scotsman's Bay

16 July 2014

After two gentle Tuesday night sessions in a row on Dublin Bay, the wind gods upped the ante for last night’s DBSC racing. Viewing the Optimist Europeans on Dublin Bay (entry of 255 boats) during the day from the office window and comparing the forecast for the evening there seemed to be some confusion as to what we would be getting with my favoured website suggesting southerlies of 11 – 15 knots. Read More >

Pimp My Boat

Pimp My Boat

12 July 2014

The International Fireball Association of South Australia (IFASA) and the International Fireball Association of Australia (IFAA) put on a Pimp My Boat Day on 12th July 2014 at the Adelaide Sailing Club. This was a combined contribution to our Fireball Members at no cost to them. Read More >

Czech National 2014

Czech National 2014

10 July 2014

Czech Fireball National championship 2014 Read More >

Thailand Worlds - A deputant's point of view

Thailand Worlds - A deputant's point of view

5 July 2014

Jalina Thompson Kambas provides her perspective and experiences as a first time worlds attendee. Read about all the fun she had in Thailand. Read More >

Shoreham UK Open Report

Shoreham UK Open Report

30 June 2014

A glorious forecast did not disappoint. Sun, wind and [fairly] warm water helped make a wonderful weekend of highly competitive Fireball racing at the ever hospitable Shoreham Sailing Club. Read More >

Irish Fireballs at Clontaf

Irish Fireballs at Clontaf

24 June 2014

The Irish Fireball Class enjoyed a weekend of positives this past weekend at Clontarf Yacht and Boat Club when they sailed their Open Championship and Classic Fireball events. The overall turnout of 21 boats was a huge positive in an era where we have seen pressure on the numbers attending regattas. Read More >

FIREBALL ITALIA – National Championship in Punta Ala

FIREBALL ITALIA – National Championship in Punta Ala

13 June 2014

The National Championship 2014 began on May 31st with 19 boats ready at the starting line, welcome guest the swiss team Haerdi-Landerer. Read More >

Grand Nationals invitation

Grand Nationals invitation

6 June 2014

Grand Nationals invitation I would like to invite you on behalf of the Czech Fireball on the Lipno sailing week. Read More >