Dinner - Saturday 25 April 2009
Peter Milne Memorial Race - Sunday 26 April 2009
"Peter Milne was a remarkable man who achieved much in the world of sailing, as a designer and latterly as technical journalist. However he will always be remembered principally for the design of the Fireball. In 1962 anything seemed possible in engineering.
Radical designs were appearing from all quarters, cars like the Mini and Porsche 911, supersonic planes and of course moon rockets. The Fireball ranks amongst the great pieces of design from that era. Like the Mini and the Porsche the Fireball has never been bettered, tweaked here and there, but the original concept has stood the test of time.
I've been sailing these fantastic little boats for 20 odd years. I've have more fun from them and the people who sail them than anybody has a right to expect. I'm guessing that you probably feel the same. So come on down to Hayling, pay your respects to the man who started it all and have a great party as well."
- Hector GBP 14791
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Fireball Open Meeting – Saturday 12 & Sunday 13 September 2009
HISC Fireball Sailing - Review
There has been an unbelievable interest in reviving the class at Hayling Island S.C. This is partly because the Fireball is still such a fantastic boat, and just about anyone can sail a Fireball, in almost any wind strength.
The boat is also ideal for mixed crews and can be sailed by a wide ‘age’ group or weight range.
Information on buying a boat can be found on the class association website:
Fireball Association website
HISC Fireball Events
There a several fireballs sailing at HISC within the medium handicap fleet. However, the class is keen to identify specific weekends during the year when we can get as many fireballs on the water racing as possible. One weekend a month has been identified, and these coincide with the pennant weekends, where there will be two races each day.
The fireball class will be awarding separate prizes in addition to those for the pennant weekend. These will factor in such formula as the age of the boat, and the youthfulness of the crew!
We also hope to get as many Fireballs racing at Fed’ Week as possible.
If you are keen to sail and need a crew or helm, please let me know, as there are various ex.fireballers who are keen to return to the class and join the fun!
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