Fireball (dinghy)
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| Crew | 2 (single trapeze) |
| LOA | 16 ft 2 in (4.93 m) |
| Beam | 4 ft 6 in (1.37 m) |
| Hull weight | 175 lb (79 kg) |
| Mast height | 25 ft (7.6 m) |
| Mainsail area | 88 sq ft (8.2 m2). |
| Jib / Genoa area | 35 sq ft (3.3 m2). |
| Spinnaker area | 140 sq ft (13 m2). |
| D-PN | 85.6 [1] |
| RYA PN | 982 [2] |
| PHRF | 184 |
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 minimum 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 2010 Fireball World Championships were held in Barbados in May 2010. The 2011 Worlds will be held in Sligo, Ireland.
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