Originally designed
by Peter Milne in 1962, the
Fireball is a one-design
high-performance sailing dinghy. The
Fireball is sailed by a crew of two,
and sports a single trapeze,
symmetric spinnaker 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.
Fireball Worlds 2010 Website http://www.fireball-worlds.com/
