News / Fireball 60th Anniversary Celebration – Programme Revamp

We’ve looked at the numbers entered so far, had a bit of a think about the feedback we’ve had about the event format and looked at the age of boats coming to it (there are no really old boats) and have decided to revamp the programme for the weekend.  

Changes are as follows:

• The event will be shortened to the weekend only (2-3 July) making it more accessible to people who couldn’t take time off work on the Friday;
• There will be more of a focus on racing as the majority of boats are relatively new (currently no entries meet the 'classic' criteria). We’ll have the option of raced being held either in Hayling Bay or in the harbour, depending on the forecast. Note, the tides are such that there will be plenty of water for this, so don’t be put off by previous experiences. We have past Fireball sailor, Mark Darling as our Race Officer, so you can look forward to great courses and racing!
• We’ll no longer be having the Commodore’s reception on the Friday night.
• We’re still aiming to do fun prizes, so if your boat is older or you don’t classify yourself as a top-notch racer, don’t be put off – inclusivity is high up on the priority list for this weekend!
• The price will be reduced to £99 per boat WHICH INCLUDES TWO DINNERS ON SATURDAY NIGHT AT £20 EACH!!. Those people who have already entered at the 3-day rate will be able to get a refund.

We apologise to those people who have entered early for any inconvenience this causes, but we have to take the economics of laying on this event into account. We hope these changes will open up the event to more people and help our celebrations go splendidly!

Those who just want to come and meet up with old friends and watch the racing are very welcome to join us for the evening’s Celebration dinner – tickets may be purchased  for £20 each (preferably in advance) from the HISC office.

The revised programme is:

Saturday 2 July

• Registration 09.00 - 11.00
• Racing in Hayling Bay or the harbour*
• Anniversary dinner in the evening

* HW is 1439 on Saturday so if we’re racing in Hayling Bay we will be punching the tide in both directions. Earliest start time will be 13:00 with a potential D flag release at 11:45.

Sunday 3 July

• Racing in Hayling Bay or the harbour
• Prizegiving

Link for entry:

http://www.hisc.co.uk/sailing/open-events/fireball-60-anniversary-om/