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SWEC & Master Europeans – Preview
SWEC & Master Europeans Set to Take Center Stage in Tønsberg, Norway…
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Reflections on the Snipe Junior World Championship in Melilla: Numbers, Passion, and the Unique Magic of the Class
The Snipe Junior World Championship recently wrapped up in Melilla, Spain, leaving behind a trail of great racing, warm camaraderie, and a few lessons for the future…
Junior World Championship in Melilla – Preview
The Snipe Junior World Championship is set to begin in Melilla, serving as a key event for the development and future of the class…
Boston A/B Snipe Regatta
Winthrop, MA, USA, June 21, 2026…
A Truly International and Open Class: Why the Snipe One-Design Formula Works
Three major Nationals, three different builders, two top sailmakers: how the Snipe one-design formula rejects monopolies and embraces diverse, winning options…
Belgian Nationals: Behind the Scenes
One of the most interesting aspects of the recent Belgian Nationals is that Jan Peeters and Nathalie Janssens—a tight-knit team and a couple in real life—won the championship sailing a…
The Snipe Worlds in Mahon: A Tribute to its Fleet and Sailors
From September 19 to 26, the Club Marítimo de Mahón will host the Snipe World Championship. While the club hosted the European Championship in 1994—won by local sailors Damián Borrás Camps and Javier…
Beyond Fresh Blood: The Art of Retaining the Loyal Sailor
Promotion or Retention?…
On Board with Vice Commodore Paola Prada
A conversation on governance, global growth, and the enduring spirit of the Snipe Class with Vice Commodore Paola Prada…
Kudos to SCIRA Finland: More Than 20 Years of “TrySnipe” Success!
When it comes to grassroots promotion, SCIRA Finland is leading by example…
Is it Time for an “Open Standard” OCS Detection System?
Balancing Innovation and Fair Competition: A Proposal for a Universal Racing Protocol…
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…