2026 Rule Change Proposals
Public Discussion Now Open
Snipe Class members are invited to review and comment on the 14 new proposals submitted and posted today in the dedicated section of this website.
Links to the Proposals:
- 26-001 SCIRA Certification Authority
- 26-002 Daggerboard trunk
- 26-003 Tiller height over deck
- 26-004 Hiking straps
- 26-005 Use of laminates
- 26-006 Sail bolt rope
- 26-007 Shims
- 26-008 MC when hull is overweight
- 26-009 Merged with 26-001
- 26-010 MDS Replacement
- 26-011 Hull sticker – Decal
- 26-012 Mainsail flag
- 26-013 Forestay
- 26-014 Master Age Limits
Members will soon be able to submit their feedback through an official survey that will be distributed shortly.
The Decision-Making Process
The Decision-Making Process is a well-defined framework designed for the presentation of proposals, public discussion, and the final vote by the Board. This structured approach ensures that all members are fully informed and provides everyone with the opportunity to voice their opinions through constructive comments.
Furthermore, SnipeToday is always pleased to host more in-depth perspectives in our “Exchange of Views and Reading” section.
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2 comments
Sue Roberts
A large proportion of our SCIRA members are club sailors. They pay their membership but rarely make use of the many benefits the class has to offer when competing beyond National level. It may seem trivial and insignificant to some, but by receiving their decal (a small sticker for their boat), they feel they are part of the bigger picture, part of the bigger Snipe family. They can show their continued dedication to the class each time they go sailing, just by the long line of decals stretching out along the hull. Posting out a sticker to these valued members, the backbone of our class, should be continued even at a cost. It is a very important part of Snipe history which makes the class stand out from others. Please, let’s keep this tradition going.
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Gweneth Crook
I agree with Sue. This is a great tradition. I also think that the class will lose membership at the local level. If someone only sails at the local level they may not pay their fees if there is no obvious way to tell if they are a member or not. Peer pressure can work for the class.
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