Please select your home edition
Edition
Sailingfast 2018 728x90

Young Sailors Invited to 2025 Fireball World Championship at Lake Garda

by Circolo Vela Arco 1 Jul 2025 09:02 BST 21-29 August 2025
Fireball World Championship © Elena Giolai

Circolo Vela Arco and Fireball International are inviting young sailors from around the world to take part in the 2025 Fireball World Championship at spectacular Lake Garda, with a special discounted entry fee for eligible youth participants.

Sailors under 25 years of age who have been a member of a Fireball association for less than two years can enter the regatta at the special rate of €350 if registered by 31 July 2025.

This initiative aims to support and encourage young sailors to get involved in the high-performance Fireball class and experience elite-level international racing in one of the world's premier sailing venues.

"This is a fantastic opportunity for younger sailors to get a taste of world championship racing without the usual financial barriers," said a spokesperson for Fireball International. "We hope it inspires young Fireball crews to join the fleet and enjoy the fast, tactical, and inclusive racing the class is known for."

Event Details:

  • Dates: August 21-29, 2025
  • Venue: Circolo Vela Arco, Lake Garda, Italy

Eligibility for Youth Offer:

  • Born on or after August 31, 2000
  • Less than 2 years of Fireball association membership

Special Entry Fee: €350 until 31 July 2025
Standard Entry Fee: €600

Registration: 2025 Fireball Worlds - Junior entry

Lake Garda's consistent Ora wind, alpine scenery, and warm hospitality make it a world-class destination for dinghy racing. The regatta is open to all Fireball sailors and is expected to attract a strong international fleet.

Loan boats may be available for overseas crews, interested teams should enquire early to secure support.

For full details and to register, visit 2025.fireballworlds.com or contact Circolo Vela Arco at .

Related Articles

Fireballs at Hayling Island
The sea turned into a washing machine with anger management issues The Fireball fleet descended on Hayling Island for their 2026 Open Meeting, with the early arrivals on Friday being treated to glorious sunshine and a delightful 20-knot breeze. Posted on 10 Jun
80 Entries and Counting for the Fireball Worlds
Momentum builds in Torquay with just 47 days to go The UK Fireball Association is delighted to announce that 80 entries have already been secured for the 2026 Fireball World Championship, set to take place at the Royal Torbay Yacht Club from 22nd July 2026. Posted on 5 Jun
Fireball open meeting at Torbay
Great practice ahead of the Worlds at this venue soon In preparation for the Fireball World Championship later in the year several of the top UK Fireball teams took the opportunity to take part in the RTYC open event and to take advantage of sailing at the venue. Posted on 19 May
Rooster title sponsor HISC multi-class open
The Flying Fifteen, Fireball, 505 and Merlin event will be on 6-7 June Hayling Island Sailing Club is delighted to announce that Rooster will be the title sponsor of our upcoming Open Meeting for the Flying Fifteen, Fireball, 505 and Merlin classes from Saturday 6th - Sunday 7th June 2026. Posted on 15 May
2026 Fireball Worlds Legends Night
Calling all ex-Fireball sailors As all sailors know, good socials are just as important as the actual sailing for a successful sailing championship. For the 2026 Fireball World Championships a full social programme is being put together, including a Fireball Legends night. Posted on 12 May
Fireball Leinster Championship at Skerries
Ewen Barry and his daughter Thea were clear winners Ewen Barry and his daughter Thea were clear winners of the Fireball Leinster Championship at Skerries Sailing Club at the weekend. Posted on 4 May
Enter now for Chichester Harbour Race Week
This 5-day event often exceeds 500 competitors in 350 boats The hugely popular family-friendly Chichester Harbour Race Week (aka "Fed Week") has now been running successfully for over 60 years. Posted on 1 May
2026 Fireball Worlds – Grab an early bird discount
One week until the early bird discount expires The entries are rolling in for the Fireball Worlds hosted by Royal Torbay Yacht Club at the end of July. There are currently over 50 boats entered with the eventual entry expected to be between 90 and 100 boats. Posted on 23 Apr
Fireball Spring Championship at Draycote Water
The weekend kicked off with exactly the conditions many had signed up for Twenty-three boats made the annual Fireball jaunt to Draycote for the Spring Championship. Numbers were a little down on last year, perhaps reflecting a reluctance to travel with diesel nudging £2 a litre, and a busy Fireball calendar. Posted on 21 Apr
Fireball Pre Worlds in Torquay Preview
All part of the build up to the UK Nationals and Worlds in July Taking place in Torquay over the weekend of May 16th -17th is the Fireball Pre Worlds Open meeting, all part of the build up to the UK Nationals and Worlds in July. Posted on 15 Apr