Exchange of Views & Reading
Is it Time for an “Open Standard” OCS Detection System?
Balancing Innovation and Fair Competition: A Proposal for a Universal Racing Protocol…
Author Archives: Pietro Fantoni
The Paradoxes of Masters Regattas
On the Proposal to Raise the Age Limits ... and Beyond…
Making the Easy Difficult through the Useless
or: Boats sail fast; it’s the sailors who slow them down…
Hiking!
An effective hiking position is one of the most important factors for boat speed.
Understanding the Snipe Class: Boatbuilders
Unlike many recent classes, the Snipe is an International Class with rules that are "open" to construction. Potentially, anyone can build a Snipe—including a private individual—provided they strictly adhere to…
Understanding the Snipe Class: The Road to the Worlds
The Allocation and Entry System…
The Legend of the “Dutse Wurste Race”
In a recent Scuttlebutt article, Craig Leweck jokingly suggested that sailing (olympic sailing) needs Le Mans starts—with sailors sprinting to their boats—to make the sport more exciting. It’s a…
Small Changes in the SCIRA Courses
Let's focus on one of the main innovations introduced starting this year…
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
Dear Snipe Sailors and Snipe Enthusiasts…
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,…