Measurement
Sail Measurement
When you have purchase a new set of sails these will need to be measured by an approved UK Fireball Association Sail Measurer. In exchange for measurement of your sails a small fee will be payable. Sails are stamped and signed.
The following people are currently approved sail measurers:
- Vince Horey - South East (Herts / Essex) 07740 816611
- Becky Priest - Midlands (Nottingham) 0115 9812471
- Chris Turner - South (Emsworth) 07740 785763
Boat Measurement
If you buy a brand new Fireball fully fitted out it will normally be supplied measured. If you choose to fit out your boat yourself it will need to be weighed and/or measured by a full measurer (authorised to measure hulls, spars and sails) before a certificate can be issued.
The following people are currently approved full measurers
- Ian Castle - Midlands 01858 880763
- David Chivers - South East 07860 106641
- Roger Mee - North West 07762 706756
- Andy Willcocks - South West 07500 100636
Measurement at International Events
At European and World Championships full measurement of the boat may take place. This is undertaken by a team of measurers at the event and a 10 minute slot will be allocated.
This may involve:
- Weighing the hull - this is done using an extremely accurate electronic balance.
- Measurement of hull
- Measurement of mast bands
- Weighing of mast tip weight
- Weighing of rudder
- Weighing and checking shape of centreboard
- Checking spinnaker pole dimensions