2026 Fireball Worlds - Fireball legends evening open invite

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2026 Fireball Worlds - Fireball legends evening open invite

by UK Fireball Association 23 Jun 21:01 BST 20-31 July 2026

An early promotional pamphlet from Chippendale boats featured this superb photo of the prototype Fireball during an early outing at Hamble © Eileen Ramsay / Chippendale

Fireball legends evening open invite © UK Fireball Association

Calling all current and former Fireball sailors.

The Fireball World Championships are returning to the UK and will take place on 21st July at the Royal Torbay Yacht Club.

As part of the evening entertainment on the 28th, at 7pm we will be hosting a Legends Evening to celebrate the most influential and decorated Fireball sailors through the decades.

For more information or to register your interest in attending, please contact Adam Whitehouse at . You may even have a story to share.

Event tees are mandatory — older shirts are encouraged—and spot prizes will be awarded throughout the night.

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