How much will sailing an International Fireball dinghy cost me?
As with many sports the answer is really as much as you want to spend. For sailing at local club level a complete second-hand boat with trolley and trailer can be obtained from around £600. At the other end of the scale a brand new fully fitted boat capable of winning the World Championships complete with road trailer and covers could cost from £8,000 (excl VAT). Annual sailing club membership costs are typically around £125.00 with annual insurance premiums about the same. Are there recognised suppliers of boats/spars/sails/foils ? The Fireball International Class Association has licensed a number of Boat builders around the world, a full list of registered suppliers can be obtained from Fireball International Secretary Andrew.Davies or telephone 01845 567064. Unlike some other classes no restriction is placed upon where you can obtain your sails/spars or foils from. As long as they comply with class rules you may purchase them from a supplier of your choice and there are a lot of qua
