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Young Sailors Invited to 2025 Fireball World Championship at Lake Garda

by Circolo Vela Arco 1 Jul 01:02 PDT 21-29 August 2025
Fireball World Championship © Elena Giolai

Circolo Vela Arco and Fireball International are inviting young sailors from around the world to take part in the 2025 Fireball World Championship at spectacular Lake Garda, with a special discounted entry fee for eligible youth participants.

Sailors under 25 years of age who have been a member of a Fireball association for less than two years can enter the regatta at the special rate of €350 if registered by 31 July 2025.

This initiative aims to support and encourage young sailors to get involved in the high-performance Fireball class and experience elite-level international racing in one of the world's premier sailing venues.

"This is a fantastic opportunity for younger sailors to get a taste of world championship racing without the usual financial barriers," said a spokesperson for Fireball International. "We hope it inspires young Fireball crews to join the fleet and enjoy the fast, tactical, and inclusive racing the class is known for."

Event Details:

  • Dates: August 21-29, 2025
  • Venue: Circolo Vela Arco, Lake Garda, Italy

Eligibility for Youth Offer:

  • Born on or after August 31, 2000
  • Less than 2 years of Fireball association membership

Special Entry Fee: €350 until 31 July 2025
Standard Entry Fee: €600

Registration: 2025 Fireball Worlds - Junior entry

Lake Garda's consistent Ora wind, alpine scenery, and warm hospitality make it a world-class destination for dinghy racing. The regatta is open to all Fireball sailors and is expected to attract a strong international fleet.

Loan boats may be available for overseas crews, interested teams should enquire early to secure support.

For full details and to register, visit 2025.fireballworlds.com or contact Circolo Vela Arco at .

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