Selected Readings Archive

A selection of articles on tech & technique from around the world originaly posted on the Ontario Fireball Association page

Reader beware.... some of these articles can be out of date....maintained for posterity.

Used boat buyer's guide - who built what!
From the Message Board Archives! Compiled by Zane Murdoch
- BUILDING
  - General
  - Woodies
  - 'Glass
  - Foils
  - Bits & Pieces
- FINISHING
  - Hull & Deck
  - Slot Gaskets
- RIGGING
  - Main
  - Mast
  - Vang
  - Jib
  - Spinnaker
  - Misc
NOW THAT YOUR BOAT'S IN SHAPE..... HOW'S YOUR BACK? Firezone article reprint
Fireball Mast Tuning By David Landsberg
Equating mast side-bend and sail twist From WB-Sails
Pinnell & Bax Tuning Sheet
North Tuning Guide
Rebuilding CAN12362 From the Ottawa Fleet page
Building a simple Fireball dolly By Phil Locker
Combi-Trailer sketches (LARGE .pdf file) by Rick Clift
The Harken website has many rigging ideas.
Some thoughts on what to wear, a hypothermia resource.
Fiberglassing a wooden deck? Tom Egli
Tacking technique + jib sheeting Tom Egli
Preventing spinnaker jams Tom Egli & Henry McCray
Deck-level rig tension Henry McCray
Knowing your numbersHenry McCray
Tuning for AltitudeHenry McCray
Race ManagementHenry McCray
Thoughts on Foils Tom Egli
Building Centreboards and Rudders by Dave White, from the High School program.
Fireball Speed Secrets - for those building a boat.
Thinking about building your own foils? by Phil ( old webmaster)

The Firezone, was a 24-page, official Canadian Fireball Association magazine, printed three times a year.
The magazine contains reports from across North America, race schedules, results, tuning articles, boat listings, and up-to-date information for the serious Fireball sailor.
Back issues can be obtained for $9.00 CAN, or you can join as an Associate Member for $25.00 CAN. For more information, contact Derek Griffiths voodoo@interlog.com.

Selected Readings Archive

Selected Articles