Irish Fireball Sailing Dinghy News & Regatta Results
The 2026 DMYC Regatta introduced a new development for the Dun Laoghaire dinghy fraternity – a two-day regatta rather than just a single day. This was a consequence of the very early discussions between the four Dun Laoghaire clubs in…
Ewen Barry and his daughter, Thea, were clear winners of the Fireball Leinster Championship at Skerries SC at the weekend. In a fleet of 16 boats and in a wide variety of conditions, they sailed consistently fast to beat the…
The Fireball Munster Championships at Monkstown Bay Sailing Club in Cork Harbour have been postponed due to ongoing fuel blockades. Organisers confirmed the decision following disruption to travel and logistics ahead of the event. “We have taken the unfortunate decision…
Racing at the Fireball Munster Championships has been cancelled for Saturday due to a gale warning. Monkstown Bay Sailing Club organisers confirmed the decision in a notice issued ahead of the weekend racing schedule. “Unfortunately due to the gale warning…
Noel Butler & Mark Greer have won the Fireball End of Season Championship at Howth Yacht Club over the weekend (25 &26 Oct). The National Yacht Club pair prevailed over locals Conor Twohig & Matthew Cotter at the event planned…
David Evans and William Draper are the new Fireball Ulster Champions after four races at Mullaghmore Sailing Club over the weekend. At just 18 years of age their win represents a breakthrough for the growing number of talented youth sailors…
Daniel & Henry Thompson from Wexford & RStGYC Are "Sailors of the Month (Int. Dinghies) for August
1st September 2025 Sailor of the Month
With 136 boats from 14 nations, the 2025 Fireball Worlds on Lake Garda in the last week of August was ferociously competitive from the start. Yet the U25 division was consistently led by Daniel and Henry Thompson from the first…
For only the fifth time since 1992, a non-British combination have won the Fireball Worlds. With a nine-race programme concluded on Lake Garda today (Friday), the Swiss combination of Yves Mermod and Maja Siegenthaler (14961) have won the Fireball Worlds…
Fireball World Championship: Drama Unfolds on Lake Garda on Penultimate Day
28th August 2025 Fireball
The penultimate day at the Fireball World Championship 2025 on Lake Garda was marked by unstable weather but also plenty of drama. The race committee anticipated a start at 10:00, making the most of the morning conditions; one race was…
Daniel and Henry Thompson remain the top Irish crew at the Fireball World Championship in Lake Garda. The brothers are 15th overall after six races and continue to lead the Under-25 category. Close behind are Conor Twohig and Matthew Cotter…
Irish sailors are making an impact at the 2025 Fireball World Championship on Lake Garda, Italy. Four races have been completed in a fleet of 136 boats, where British boats are dominating. Daniel and Henry Thompson lead the Irish challenge…
DJ Edwards and Vyv Townend Lead Fireball Worlds With Two Wins on Lake Garda
24th August 2025 Fireball
The 2025 Fireball World Championship kicked off in record-breaking style, hosted by Circolo Vela Arco and running on the waters of Lake Garda – Trentino until Friday, 29 August. A total of 136 boats from 14 nations are competing, the…
The Fireball World Championship 2025 is set for Lake Garda, Italy, from 24 to 29 August. Organised by Circolo Vela Arco, the event has attracted nearly 140 crews from 15 nations, marking record participation. The 136 pre-registered crews are the…
20 sailors will be competing under the Irish flag at the Fireball World Championship on Lake Garda from this weekend. The Worlds takes place at the Northern end of the lake at Arco hosted by Circolo Vela Arco with measurement…
McCartin and Kinsella Win 23-Boat Fireball Nationals at Tralee with Five Wins
11th August 2025 Fireball
Barry McCartin and Conor Kinsella of Greystones Sailing Club and the Royal St. George Yacht Club have won the 2025 Fireball National Championship at Tralee Bay Sailing Club in County Kerry. The pair dominated the six-race series, securing five wins and…
Fireworks for ‘Tinderbox’, Fireball Winners at Volvo Dun Laoghaire Regatta
13th July 2025 Volvo Regatta
Daniel Thompson’s Tinderbox secured the Fireball title with a 2-1 finish in the last two races on the fourth and final day of the 2025 Volvo Dun Laoghaire Regatta on Sunday (13 July). The Royal St George boat bested clubmate…
