United Kingdom Fireball Association
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Membership

Membership forms and Standing Order forms are in PDF format which can be down loaded. If you do not have Adobe Reader then click on the icon to down load the free softwarre.The Forms to should be returned to the membership secretary Bob Southworth. 10 Fry Close, Hamble, Southampton SO31 4PF
Membership Form and Standing Order Form

Word Documents Membership Form and Standing Order Form

Insurance

As part of our continuing commitment to supporting UK Fireball sailors, the UKFA has arranged a connection to on-line insurer www.craftinsure.com Follow the link to the craftinsure.com quote page where you can get quote based on your own boat's value immediately. Cover can be effected within minutes and the policy document is delivered at the moment of purchase. All policies taken out via the link from this UKFA web page will earn a small amount of revenue for the UK Fireball Association - all money is spent on providing events and support for Fireball sailors in the UK.

Alternative Insurance Companies are:-
Noble Marine:- 01636 707606 www.noblemarine.co.uk
Newton Crumb;- 01702 710041 www.newtoncrum.co.uk

The UKFA Members Discount Scheme

The UKFA Members Discount Scheme is now well established and hundreds of United Kingdom Fireball Association members are continuing to enjoy a range of benefits including substantial savings** at selected leading Sail Makers and Chandlers all over the country.So if you're planning to buy a new wetsuit, suit of sails or gear for your boat, whether in person or by mail order, the savings you could make may easily come to more than your membership fees. Your membership could end up costing you nothing, and save you money ! We're sure you'll agree that as well as unbeatable racing this is yet another great reason to join the UK Fireball Association. The UKFA Membership Discount Scheme is supported by the following companies.

**Up to 10% discount on Fireball related purchases only. Discount may not apply to all items and does not apply to sale or promotional items. The discount may not be used in conjunction with any other offer, voucher or discount scheme. Other conditions apply. Current membership card must be produced for discount to apply. Associate members do not qualify the Discount Scheme.

Fact Sheets

The Fireball facts list is a collection of past Fireball News articles written about Fire balling by some of the worlds leading sailors. Whether you are looking for information about basic tuning or the inside story on how a top crew performs, there will be something for you. All articles are available from Ali Cormack 85 Bucklow Gardens, Lymm, Cheshire, WA13 9RN and my phone number is 07939 275 929. Please add 45p for postage (UK mainland) or £2.00 for rest of world.
Please note: the prices in brackets are for non-members of the UKFA; members please use the lower price and remember to state your membership number! (Cheque's payable to "Fireball Association", please allow 28 days for delivery).

The Tuning Collection.
A series of 5 articles written by Dave Winder, Kevan Bloor, James Hunt, Chris Payne and Rick Perkins covering rig set up for lightweights, basic rig settings and measurements, race tuning and its affects on the sails, mast rake, strut settings etc, etc. £2.75 (£4.75 non members)

The Maintenance Collection.
5 articles covering mast care and storage, maintenance and repairs for wood and FRP boats, and a guide to preventing gear failure. Written by Richard Wagstaff, Ken Brackwell and Martin Stainsby.
£2.75 (£4.75 non members)

The Sailing Collection.
7 articles written by the lies of Andy Hemmings, Reudi Moser, Tim Rush, Jim Turner, Paul Bedell, Jarrod Simpson and Clive Robinson. Covers starting, windward mark, technique down the reach, gybe mark, leward mark, finishing, mental preparation and altitude, upwind sailing, sailing in extreme winds, sailing with heavier crews etc. £4.50 (£7.55 non members).

Cheque's payable to the UKFA only please ! do not send cash. Overseas Fireballers - you must enclose a cheque payable on a UK Bank. (Delivery Please allow 28 days for delivery.)

Class Rules

The IFCR 2003 Class rules are available in pdf format. Class Rules
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