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2026 Fireball World Championship Aftermovie

by Mark Jardine 20 Aug 14:47 BST 25-31 July 2026

The 2026 Fireball World Championship, hosted by the Royal Torbay Yacht Club, saw 85 boats competing with sailors from 14 nations represented.

The week saw a range of conditions, from high winds at the beginning to a light wind conclusion and just about everything in-between on Tor Bay.

The legends of the class were celebrated midweek, while a host of younger sailors are coming through the ranks which is helping ensure that the high performance dinghy has a bright future.

We take a look at the racing each day and talk to the sailors to find out more about the racing, the event, and the class itself.

A special thanks to Sean Jardine for composing the original music for this video and editing the daily sailing montages.

You can contact the International Fireball Association here and the UK Fireball Association here.

Daily reports:

Thank you to all the sponsors whose support helped make this championship possible: P&B Sails, North Sails, Allen Brothers, Robline, WEST SYSTEM Pro-Set, Seldén Mast, Windermark and the Wetsuit Outlet.

Find out more at 2026.fireballworlds.com

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