Meet Brendan Garner

Introducing the Organising Committee Chair, Fireball sailor and Royal Geelong Yacht Club (RGYC) Board Member: Brendan Garner. RGYC is delighted to welcome international regattas back to Geelong after two years of uncertainty. Brendan’s message: “Geelong is perfectly positioned to host the upcoming Fireball World Championship. With easy access to Melbourne for travel and logistics, world-class sailing and as a tourist destination, our visiting sailors and families are in for a treat”. See for yourself in the video below: Fireball sailing at Geelong and views from the club.

Big News for overseas sailors: Fireball International has approved container subsidies of £5,000 per container. Together with slowly reducing shipping prices this should make a big difference to transport affordability to attend the Worlds in Geelong. Please talk to your National association about how you can participate in the program.

And implications for all sailors: Australia and overseas: As a result of this subsidy the Organising Committee plans to run this regatta in standard format. For those that contributed to the ideas of boat sharing that were discussed in Ireland we thank you for your input. It has been decided boat sharing will not be implemented for this regatta.