Notoriously unreliable, smelly, and polluting, the outboard has in recent years gotten a facelift. We are picking up our fireball dinghy from greifswald, germany. Sailboats stamp community forum page 12 the fireball, originally designed by peter milne in 1962, is a onedesign highperformance sailing dinghy, sailed by a crew of two, and sporting a single trapeze, symmetric spinnaker and chined hull. On the other hand i think its a two handed dinghy, honestly. The forum is a free service, and much like the free content on public radio, we hope you will support woodenboat by subscribing to this fabulous magazine. Meanwhile, in terms of singlehanded dinghies, the question didnt really arise. An adjustable rig rules out the need for complex racks or weight equalisation systems. Oct 19, 2014 k143 said hi all, would like some advice on which dinghies would be best, would like a family boat for cruising, but at the same time something that can be launched and sailed single handed, any advice would be greatly appreciated. All our fireball dinghy covers are manufactured in our factory in southampton, we do not sell imported covers. Its the worlds most popular onedesign sailboat, with sailors on eve. Includes registered trailer to 15 jan 2021 with spare tyre beach trolley 2 sails 1 x older hooper sail, 1 x newer horizon sail that has only been used 1015 times 1 x heavy duty canvas boat cover 2 x centreboards 2 x life jackets 1 x tackle box of spare shackles etc 1 x sabre handbook all parts boom, rudder, sails etc come in custom made. My colleague, powerboater lenny rudow, wrote a discussionprovoking article on 10 great inventions and innovations in modern boating.
Whether youre alone or with crew, out for a day sail or off on your annual cruise. Outboard engines since its invention, the muchmaligned outboard has been either the best friend or worst enemy of sailors everywhere. I want to be able to handle it solo in breezy conditions since i live in the bay area. Singlehanded sailing offers a rare chance in this noisy hyperconnected world to step off the fast track, slow down, and listen to the quiet, if only for a short while. Definitions of fireball dinghy, synonyms, antonyms, derivatives of fireball dinghy, analogical dictionary of fireball dinghy english. If there is only one, the jib shares it with the forestay. The development of the sailing dinghy was helped in the early 20th century by uffa fox 18981972, an english boat designer and sailing enthusiast.
This book is about how great it is to singlehand a sailboat under challenging conditions. The dinghy is designed to be sailed solo with the occasional passenger. A manual of singlehanded sailing will give you the confidence and technique to sail your ship solo. The 2004 olympic sailing competition will mark the fourth appearance of both the singlehanded dinghy womens event and the europe as the equipment. In other words a life jacket is a big no on a dinghy, except for non sailing passengers like small children perhaps. Looking for a source for fireball sailing dinghy plans the woodenboat forum is sponsored by woodenboat publications, publisher of woodenboat magazine. Even more than in the first edition, henderson achieves a remarkable combinationa practical howto book that is also an eloquent contribution to the sailing.
Rigging simplicity the con of leading lines aft sailing. Dinghy sailing project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks. I have never actually tried out my reefing system whilst sailing alone, and i dont really. Dinghy sailing is the activity of sailing small boats by using five essential controls. Heres the book every overworked, underappreciated sailor has wanted. My office has autographed posters of dame ellen macarthur and sir robin knoxjohnston.
Originally designed by peter milne in 1962, the fireball is a onedesign highperformance sailing dinghy. The supernova appears faster and may take me further. Aug 02, 2012 stuart woods had never owned more than a dinghy before setting out on one of the worlds most demanding sea voyages, navigating singlehandedly across the atlantic. Frank dye achieved extraordinary cruising distances singlehanded so it demonstrably can be done. The laser is designed to be sailed single handed although class rules permit two sailors. Idiots guide to sailing a fireball draycote water sailing club. Wir holen unsere fireball lucky eddie fireball sailing. Performance defining dinghies the top dogs sail world. Stuart woods had never owned more than a dinghy before setting out on one of the worlds most demanding sea voyages, navigating singlehandedly across the atlantic. A genuinely international sailing dinghy with a single trapeze and spinnaker. Looking for a source for fireball sailing dinghy plans.
Even after i righted the boat single handed he was unable to crawl in because he couldnt turn on his belly. Loosing control during a race is definitely slow and can in some circumstances be quite expensive. Fireball dinghy under spinnaker originally designed by peter milne in 1962, the fireball is a onedesign highperformance sailing dinghy. Id like to be able to race it with two but otherwise take it out on my own for fun. This video shows the handling of a yacht tender on a sun odyssey 33i on the lake chiemsee in bavariagermany.
The crew is permitted to use a trapeze, which requires them to wear a trapeze harness usually over their buoyancy aid, can sometimes be under. Single handed dinghy sailing has a special pleasure and a challenge which some find uniquely satisfying. The musto skiff is a single handed sailing skiff with a length of 4. Oct, 2014 this video shows the handling of a yacht tender on a sun odyssey 33i on the lake chiemsee in bavariagermany. The fireball is sailed by a crew of two, and sports a. If you dont want to, then you shouldnt have bought a fireball in the. Twelve of the best training boats sailing schools, clubs and training centers use a variety of boats with beginners, including singlehanders such as the pico, hartley 10 and the rs quba, the latter having three rigs catering from entry level to more experienced sailors. Weathermark also support the sales and marketing of the k6 and viper 640 from rondar raceboats.
Dinghy for beginner and other sailing discussion in the seabreeze general forums, page 1. Sailing chandlery previously dinghy rope 82 richmond avenue, benfleet, essex ss7 5hf. The less time it takes to get to lines needed to control the boat the less apt one is to loose control by not being at the helm. He started with the concept of cup holders, which seemed strange until i thought about our latteconsuming culture and realized he might be right in his priorities. The tanzer22 is best sailed with at least another person. The brand new hartley 15, launched in january 2016, is a perfect family and training boat. A comprehensive buying guide to second hand fireballs has been written by the. As a result i am slowly developing techniques and set ups to allow me to safely sail single handed. Handling the dinghy on a yacht singlehanded youtube.
It has a wide appeal as it is simple to build, reasonably priced and not too demanding to sail. Any ideas for a solodoublehanded dinghy w spinnaker. The convenience and safety of quickly setting or dousing the genoa from the cockpit outweighs the inconvenience. The fireball is a two man person dinghy with a jib, mainsail and a conventional spinnaker. The fireball is a high performance twoperson sailing dinghy offering exciting sailing, intense competition and a great social life off the water. If you do want a more challenging first boat, consider hiring or buying a more forgiving training dinghy for a year, and taking additional rya courses or tuition to build your spinnaker or. Aug 22, 2016 fireball cruising on homestead dam in fair winds.
I also rigged the staysail loose footed and self tacking. So if you have a fireball, scorpion, hornett, osprey or any other. We use only the best quality materials whether pvc, polyestercotton, hydralite, nylon or weathermax. The singlehanded community is fairly small and a few names are well known. Originally designed by peter milne in 1962, the fireball is a onedesign high performance sailing dinghy. This fireball has had very little use over the years weeks if not days worth of sailing. Fireball dinghy sailing on lake windermere duration. I am particularly unlucky with my friends and family. The fireball is sailed by a crew of two, and sports a single trapeze, symmetric spinnaker and chined hull. I am not sure about the laser, at 42 yrs old and 14 12 stone with dodgy hips and knees i would rather sit in the boat rather than on it.
Theres also a range of larger training dinghies from builders such as rs, topper, laser and hartley boats. Jul 30, 2004 the 2004 olympic sailing competition will mark the fourth appearance of both the single handed dinghy womens event and the europe as the equipment. We look at the world of singlehanded sailing dinghies in the uk, whether you are looking for a dinghy thats easy to sail or a real challenge with a trapeze or even foils, this is the guide for you. Probably the highest performance dinghy that just about anyone can sail in almost any wind strength, on any style of race course, on virtually any stretch of water. The class association describes the fireball as probably the highest performance dinghy that just about anyone can sail in almost any wind strength. Versatile, stable yet responsive, it will satisfy novices and experienced sailors alike. Ideal for mixed crews, inland club waters or the sea, with entry level boats from just a few hundred pounds and with an active owners association protecting. Oh, it can be sailed alone, if youre athletic and dont mind stress. Its purpose is to help the sailor who wants to win singlehanded races. Through the enthusiasm of her many fans, fireball has reached her 50 th birthday in great shape with over 15,000 examples built. It is intended for the fireball helm and crew who already know a bit about sailing, but dont know anything about trapezing, spinnakers or fireballs. Paignton open for double handed dinghies or podd is an annual event. Fireball dinghy cover by sail register british mad.
Hang your posters in dorms, bedrooms, offices, or anywhere blank walls arent welcome. There are a number of single handed dinghy classes available and which class is the best depends on personal preferences, abilities and sailing venues. The fireball is probably the highest performance dinghy that just about anyone can sail in almost any wind strength, on any style of race course, on virtually any stretch of water. In heavy weather with a reef or two, the yankee furled and the staysail self tacking the helm was easy and even single handed the boat was real easy to sail. Gas outboards are now cleaner, quieter fourstrokes, which no longer need to have oil and gas mixed by the operator so there are fewer opportunities for spills. The class is strictly controlled, but has adapted to advances in building techniques. This is a total beginners guide to rigging and sailing a fireball.
In terms of overall participation, id give yet another vote for the laser. It seems that of any activity in the world, singlehanded sailors have the best odds of being knighted. I sail singlehanded quite a lot and have set the boat up so that in theory i can reef singlehanded whilst afloat. Bruce kirby designed the laser in 1970 with an emphasis on simplicity and performance. Explore 34 listings for single handed sailing dinghy at best prices. The musto skiff is a singlehanded sailing skiff with a length of 4. Despite four appearances on the olympic programme, there is only one olympic medallist amongst the ranks of the 25 entries, sydneys bronze medallist serena amato arg. We look at the world of singlehanded sailing dinghies in the uk, whether you are looking for a dinghy thats easy to sail or a real challenge with. Quantums yannick lemonnier shares his single and shorthanded sailing experiences to help you get started. It was originally sponsored by the yachting world magazine for home construction from the then comparatively new material of marine plywood. Paignton open for double handed dinghies podd sailing club. The laser, is a highly popular family of small onedesign sailing dinghies using the same common hull and interchangeable rigs with different sail areas.
It features a trapeze, asymmetrical spinnaker, wings and low weight and achieves speeds of over 20 knots 23 mph. The fireball stands out from other similar dinghies as it is high performance, yet relatively forgiving. Weathermark sailboats are specialist fireball dinghy builders, offering coaching and racing sailboat charter as well as the supply of new boats. I took it apart every year for inspection and lubrication. Weathermark sailboats the specialist fireball dinghy builder. Everyone else should wear a swimming aid and persons with life jackets should not be allowed aboard for safety reasons. The gp14 sailing dinghy was designed by jack holt in 1949 and has its origins in wales its sail emblem is the legendary bell of aberdovey. For the club sailor, she remains the most popular of all traditional single trapeze, symmetric spinnaker classes and yet she continues to attract the attention of the established stars of the dinghy sailing world. While this is very much work in progress, the signs are positive for further growth for two handed sailing across a. Sure enough, most of the equipment for overnight stays is carried by the assisting keelboats all these are sailed singlehanded by csc members, the venture has a lot of storage area although it starts to get on the bigger side. Cal sailing club often does cruises from berkeley to angel island san francisco bay using rs venture, rs quest and laser bahia.
Sail it with 2 or 3 sails both symmetric and asymmetric spinnakers are available, single handed or with up to 5 adults on board. Either they are phobically afraid of the water, are extremely busy or hate the idea of sailing. Sailing dinghy main sail for fireball sold as seen in photos. How, at the age of thirtyseven, did this selfproclaimed novice go from small ponds to the big sea. I think installing a furler is the single most useful thing i did to simplify single handed sailing. Im looking for some suggestions for a good singledouble handed dinghy w spinnaker on the less expensive side. Fireball dinghy for sale in uk 30 used fireball dinghys. If you would like advice about your fireball cover, or indeed any other cover, phone 023 8034 8854. The same boat you might sail from a community sailing center is the same one sailed in the olympics. Sail it with 2 or 3 sails both symmetric and asymmetric spinnakers are available, singlehanded or with up to 5 adults on board. The owner shows how easy it is to lock and release the dinghy while a small anchoring. Worked without a problem for the 10 years we owned the boat. If youre looking to get more out of your sailing then the fireball could be the boat for you, a genuinely international sailing dinghy with a single trapeze and spinnaker.
Assuming you are on port tack, you have the mainsheet in your left hand and the tiller in. In tandem to all this singlehanded dinghy activity, there is a growing fleet of rs boats being purchased by members and this appears to be filling a gap to ensure that junior members in their late teenage years keep sailing. Dont do that, you need to read frank dyes book sailing to the edge of fear and also lee hughes book the biggest boat i could afford a wayfarer may be a struggle to manhandle on shore but with care you cant beat it on the water even single handed. Sure enough, most of the equipment for overnight stays is carried by the assisting keelboats all these are sailed single handed by csc members, the venture has a lot of storage area although it starts to get on the bigger side. On november 8th, 2020, 17 registered singlehanded sailors will set off on the most challenging sailing endeavor in the history of yacht racing. Single handed dinghy advice yachts and yachting online. He developed and contributed to many dinghy classes which are still with us nearly a century later. Sailing single handed, tips and ideas christine demerchant. Catamaran trailer can carry 2 nacra 17s or similar ipswich.
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