Fireballs celebrate 50 years at the RYA Volvo Dinghy Show
by Tim Saunders, UKFA 2 Mar 2012 08:53 GMT
Stand D4, 3-4 March 2012
Join the Fireball Class in celebrating its 50th year at this year's RYA Dinghy Show. Find us in the Great Hall at stand D4. This year the stand features 15080, an example of the latest Fireball from leading builder Winder Boats, alongside Fireball number 6 which was built by legendary boat builder Jack Chippendale. 15080 is owned by the class and is available for teams Under 26 to use for the 2012 season. Visit the stand and then make your application! See below for full details.
During the weekend visit the stand to:
- Join the class association (a receive a copy of the latest Fireball News Magazine)
- Talk to us about this year's 50th National Championships at Penzance Sailing Club (11th -17th August)
- Find out about this year's 3 training weekends and open meeting circuit
- Thinking of buying a Fireball? Pick up a boats for sale list
- Ask us about sailing and tuning tips for your Fireball
Saturday
- 12.30 - 3DL Talk and Q/A with Tim Rush North Sails
- 17.00 - Fireball 50th Party and Birthday Cake Sat
Sunday
- 3DL Talk/Q A with Tim Rush North Sails
More on the Class owned Fireball Offer
The brand new class owned Fireball will be available to teams under Under 26 to sail for the season. This is a new hull from Fireball builder Winder Boats, and has been put together with the generous support of sponsors Harken, FSE Robline, Selden, Pinnell and Bax, North sails, Noble Marine and Contender Sailcoth.
How to Apply
If you think you are the the perfect candidate to use the boat please send us a one page sailing CV (One each for helm and crew). This should include a short summary of why you would be the ideal candidates. It doesn't matter what your previous achievements may be, if you are interesting in sailing the new boat, pair up with a mate and send us your application! Applications are requested from teams as opposed to individuals, please email this to
Applications are now open and will close at the completion of the RYA Dinghy Show on the first weekend of March (Midnight on the 4th March 2012). Where the boat will be on show for potential applicants to view on the Fireball Association stand. You can also join us for a slice of Birthday Cake and a beer on the dinghy show stand!
For full details please visit the Fireball Class website.