Fireball class events schedule for 2026

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Fireball class events schedule for 2026

by Adam Whitehouse 20 Nov 2025 08:01 GMT

Fireballs racing at Royal Torbay YC © Tania Hutchings / www.50northphotography.co.uk

The Fireball Committee is thrilled to announce a jam-packed calendar for 2026, highlighted by the World Championships in the UK at Torquay this July.

This year's schedule offers something for everyone — from top-class inland venues, including a trip to Yorkshire for the Inlands, to stunning coastal locations featuring two build-up events in Torbay*.

Stay active this winter—perhaps with some SailJuicing — and get ready for what promises to be the most spectacular season yet. 2026 is shaping up to be the granddaddy of them all!

Dates	Event	Venue
28-29 Mar	Open Meeting	Chew Valley Lake
18-19 Apr	Spring Champs	Draycote Water
16-17 May	Open Meeting*	Royal Torbay
6-7 Jun	Open Meeting	Hayling Island
20-21 Jun	Summer Champs	Lyme Regis
11-12 Jul	Open Meeting*	Paington
22-31 Jul	UK Nationals & Worlds	Royal Torbay
12-13 Sep	Inlands	Yorkshire Dales
10-11 Oct	Winter Champs	Rutland

Tom Gillard & Andy Thompson during the Gul Fireball UK Nationals at Torbay - photo © Andy Probert

Tom Gillard & Andy Thompson during the Gul Fireball UK Nationals at Torbay - photo © Andy Probert

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