- Fireball (dinghy)
Infobox Sailboat Specifications
class_symbol =
numberofcrew = Two (single trapeze)
loa = 16 ft 2 in (4938 mm)
lwl =
beam = 4 ft 6 in (1371 mm)
draft =
hull = 175 lb (80 kg)
mastheight = 25 ft (7626 mm)
mainsail = convert|88|sqft|m2|abbr=on.
jib = convert|35|sqft|m2|abbr=on.
spinnaker = convert|140|sqft|m2|abbr=on.
updated = Originally designed byPeter Milne in 1962, the Fireball is aone-design high-performance sailing dinghy. The Fireball is sailed by a crew of two, and sports a single trapeze, symmetricspinnaker and chined hull. The class is strictly controlled, but has adapted to advances in building techniques. The hulls (plywood , FRP or composite) have a strict weight limit of 175 lb (79 kg) (with correctors).The Fireball is a highly competitive dinghy, with large fleets worldwide and state, national, continental and world championships held annually. Competitors of all ages help make this class enjoyable for everyone. The performance of the boat is very dependent on tuning as the Fireball's rig can be adjusted in numerous ways.
The most recent Fireball World Championships were held at the
Royal Varuna Yacht Club inPattaya ,Thailand from 8–21 March 2008.External links
* [http://www.fireball-international.com Fireball Class website]
* [http://www.fireball-international.com/php/thailand_2008.php?news_id=0 2008 Fireball worlds website]
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