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    Posted: 04 Nov 08 at 11:02pm
Matchmaking is doomed I suspect; if the class is going to help out some youths I'd go for a team; pick an established pair. You don't want two people who are trust together falling apart later in the season leaving the donated boat unused ....
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is there somewhere we can add our names to a list to confirm our interest, or will you be using this forum?
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Thanks for all the replys / interest.

There is not upper age limit set yet, we are still trying to decide exactly where to cut it off. What I can tell you though is that the boat(s) will be made available to a youth team to campain on the circuit. There will have to be a certain amount of commitment to go to a percentage of the events during the year. It will be an FRP boat, so will be competetive and support for tuning and technique etc will be there.

The plan is to finalise criteria by late this year, then decide on a crew and announce some time around / just after the Dinghy Show. Keep your eyes on the fireball website for full details.

One thing that has been brought to light here, but we didn't think of is that it seems that there are people interested who haven't got helms or crews. I think it would be a good to maybe look at some "matchmaking" to give everyone a chance.

Please continue with the  feedback.
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I would be very interested, I am currently at a stage where i guess most
youths find themselves, parent bought the mirror etc, and since moving
onto other things i now only have enough money to buy a non competitive
boat or campaign one i dont have, but not both. Seems a fantastic opportunity to get into a class!
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Id also be up for that depending on what my crew thinks and how it fits around other events. Seems a good idea!
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I am 46 but with a mental age of 17 - does that count?  I used to love crewing the fireball!
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Sounds great, depending on how it fits round the 29er calendar I would love to get back into some fireball events
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