Fireball South Australia State Championship Results

6:50 AM Thu 5 Mar 2009 GMT

'Winners of Race 8 Nathan Stockley and Sam Muirhead - Fireball South Australia State Championship' Ben Neaylon Click Here to view large photo

Race 8 of the South Australian Fireball Championship was held as Grange Sailing Club on 22nd February.

The fleet was greeted with clear skies, a gentle eight knot SW breeze and friendly club volunteers.

The race was well won by Nathan Stockley/Sam Muirhead sailing their new boat. Robin Inns/Joel Coultas finished in second position which was enough for them to take the overall title. Third was Greg Allison/Richard Watson lifting them to third position overall.

After eight races of the South Australian championships the overall winners have been decided however there are mini battles being played out amongst the fleet. With the final two races to be held at Adelaide Sailing Club on March 15th there is much to play for with minor places and handicap positions wide open.

Results can be seen at www.regattamanager.com.au/FBALLSA0809/Results/Races.html

Come down to the club to watch the racing and have a look at the boats. We would welcome the opportunity to show you the Fireball class and invite you to take a boat for a sail.

Our National Championships will be held in December 2009 at Port Stephens, NSW and the Fireball World Championships are planned for Mandurah, Western Australia in 2012.

Now is a great time to jump into the class! For more information see www.fireballaustralia.orgor in South Australia www.fireballsa.yachting.org.au