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2024 Fireball Worlds Notice of Race released

by Chris Payne 2 May 2023 19:42 AEST 5-16 February 2024
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It has been a while coming with a two year postponement due to a Global Pandemic, but finally the Notice of Race for the 2024 Fireball Worlds has been released.

The 2024 Fireball Worlds will be sailed on the waters of Corio Bay from the Royal Geelong Yacht Club in early February 2024. Full details can be found at the event web site 2024.fireballworlds.com and/or the Sailor App available from both the Apple App Store and the Android Play Store.

Geelong is perfectly positioned to host the 2024 Fireball World Championships. With easy access to Melbourne for travel and logistics, world-class sailing and is a gateway to world class tourist attractions and activities.

It will be over 25 years since a Fireball World Championship was held in Victoria and the RGYC members and local fireball sailors can not wait to greet sailors form all over Australia and all over the World for some exciting racing and some memorable social events.

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