From February 5 to 16, 2024, the Royal Geelong Yacht Club will be the epicentre of fireball sailing excellence as it hosts the highly anticipated 2024 Fireball World Championships.
Nearly 20 months since the last World Championship in Ireland, the Fireball fleet is gearing up for a spectacular showdown, featuring almost 70 entries, including three containers from Europe and a multitude of loaned boats, taking on the Australian fleet.
Team GBR looks like the strongest team on paper boasting a lineup of World and European champions. The standout contender is Tom Gillard / Andrew Thompson, the current World and European Champion. Gillard is seeking an unprecedented sixth Fireball World Championship—a feat never achieved before in the class.
Challenging Gillard is DJ Edwards (GBR), a two-time world champion, joined by his crew Vyv Townend, boasting an impressive five Fireball World Championships himself. Their pursuit of a sixth world title for Vyv promises to adds an exciting narrative to the competition.
The rest of the British contingent, features the like of Dave Hall /Paul Constable, and Vince Horey, who bring formidable competition, each with a rich racing pedigree. Horey, fresh from a second-place finish at the European Championships in September, arrives with momentum, and will be teaming up with Richard Pepperdine.
The Fireball class has a rich history in Australia with many amazing sailors, including World and National Champions. These sailors have provided an amazing legacy in a strong class that we all benefit from. In recognition of this legacy, all Fireball sailors past and present are invited to join a gathering at the Royal Geelong Yacht Club on the night of February 13th. Food trucks will be available, providing an opportunity to catch up with old friends and meet new ones from across the Fireball world. If you would like more information please feel free to reach out to heather@fireballworlds.com.
The International Fireball Class of Australia expresses deep gratitude to the Victorian Government, Geelong City Council, and Ronstan for their invaluable support. Special thanks to Fireball International for facilitating the containers' arrival from overseas.
For complete details and event information, visit :- 2024.fireballworlds.com
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