2014 Fireball Worlds confirmed for Pattaya, Thailand
by Cormac Bradley 14 Nov 2013 06:24 AEDT
22 March - 4 April 2014
The view from the Royal Varuna Yacht Club © Royal Varuna Yacht Club
Fireball International is proceeding with plans for the 2014 World Championships, due to be hosted by the Royal Varuna Yacht Club in Pattaya, Thailand, and it should be an exciting event.
The regatta scheduled for the period 22nd March to 4th April 2014 has seen a modest entry level thus far with the largest contingent of confirmed entries coming from Australia. Whilst European response to the regatta has been muted to date, those who attend can be assured of excellent sailing and racing and a truly interesting vacation. Thailand is a wonderful tourist destination.
FI recognizes that the event will take place soon after the very successful Slovenia Worlds and Europeans. The need to provide accessible international events to all National Class Associations means that sometimes the gap between events gets a little too close for maximum participation and support. Fireball International is faced with the challenge of attracting sailors from the northern and southern hemispheres and from sixteen active National Class Associations.
The Class has enjoyed fabulous hospitality at the Royal Varuna Yacht Club in the past and we are assured of the same hospitality in 2014. The expectation is that the costs of staying in Thailand will be on a par with our last visit in 2008 but it is equally acknowledged that the cost of getting boats there has changed detrimentally.
Fireball International invites all who have not made up their minds to come and participate.