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Small Changes in the SCIRA Courses
Let's focus on one of the main innovations introduced starting this year…
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Forever Young (or Just Confused?): A Guide to Snipe Age Categories
Are You "Under", "Over", or Just a "Junior Legend"?…
2026 Snipe Class Decals: Continuing a Colorful Tradition
Decals are far more than just administrative stickers; they are a vibrant part of the Snipe Class history. For many sailors, these small markers are badges of honor—items to be collected…
The “Snipe Sailor of the Year”: Glory, Vanity, or Just a Popularity Contest?
Do you miss the "Snipe Sailor of the Year" poll?…
Understanding the Snipe Class: Decision-Making Process
To understand the Board's decision-making process, one must look at how and when they meet, how they vote, and which matters they address.
Holiday Greetings by SnipeToday Editor
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Understanding the Snipe Class: The SCIRA Rep
In-Depth Analysis: The SCIRA Rep – A Crucial Technical Role…
Understanding the Snipe Class: Officers and Board of Governors (Part II)
If the heart of the Class lies in the Fleets, and if the National Secretaries act as liaison and coordination officers between local instances and continental or world decisions, at the international level,…
Eight Bells: Antonio Espada
The Snipe family mourns the loss of Antonio Espada Tarradelles, who passed away yesterday, November 29, 2025, after a long illness. Espada, a former SCIRA Chief Measurer and a revered figure in the…
Understanding the Snipe Class: Officers and Board of Governors (Part I)
If the heart of the Class lies in the Fleets, and if the National Secretaries act as liaison and coordination officers between local instances and continental or world decisions, at…
Snipe Women’s Hemisphere Cup: A Successful Inaugural Event
Following numerous editions of the Miami Snipe Invite (MSI), which is reserved for Junior and Under 31 competitors, and the Junior Worlds in 2024, the Miami Snipe Fleet #007 continues…
Understanding the Snipe Class: National Secretaries and Nations
Who is the National Secretary? What is their role? What is their relationship with SCIRA, the Board, the Hemisphere Secretary, fleets, and members, and how are they elected? When can…
Understanding the Snipe Class: Membership
The Snipe Class International Racing Association (SCIRA) is the governing body for the Snipe Class sailboat, functioning as an association formed and centered around its members. This centrality of the membership…
Understanding the Snipe Class – The Heart of the Class: Snipe Fleets
For over nine decades, the Snipe Class International Racing Association (SCIRA) has maintained its identity as a premier international racing class. While the boat itself is iconic, the true engine…
Open or Closed Events: Is it Time for a Change?
Much has been written (and I have written) about the debate over open or closed events…