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Fireball World Championship 2026 at Torquay - We need your Fireball

by UK Fireball Association 21 Oct 13:11 BST 20-31 July 2026
Gul Fireball Nationals at Torbay day 3 © Tanya Hutchings

Following a highly successful 135 boat Worlds in Garda in August and with the 2026 Worlds to be held in Torquay the Fireball is enjoying a huge surge in popularity, but the demand for boats is outstripping the supply.

If you own a Fireball and have had thoughts about selling it, now is the time to put it on the market. As well as using the usual second-hand boat websites, the Class has its own buy and sell Facebook Group "The Fireball Dinghy Centre".

The Class is also compiling a list of second-hand boats. If you have a boat to sell, or you are looking to buy, email Dave Hall on

If you are in the market and have got your eye on a boat, get in quick. They are getting snapped up fast.

About the 2026 Fireball Worlds

The event incorporates the UK Nationals and runs from Monday 20th to Friday 31st July.

The event website can be found at: 2026.fireballworlds.com and contains the provisional schedule and details of accommodation options. Further content, including the Notice of Race, will be added to the site over the next few months.

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