The Fireball is another of the Clubs active double-handed dinghy racing fleets. There are currently over 8 Fireballs at NSC with 4-6 boats out regularly for dinghy racing. Fleet members regularly travel to national and international regattas, and have even won the U.S. Nationals!
Originally designed in 1962, the Fireball is a one-design high-performance sailing dinghy. The Fireball is sailed by a crew of two, and sports a single trapeze, symmetric spinnaker and hard-chined hull. The class is strictly controlled, but has adapted to advances in building techniques. The performance of the boat is very dependent on tuning as the Fireball’s rig can be adjusted in numerous ways.
For more information, see the North American Fireball Association website.