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…
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…
Promotion or Retention?…
A conversation on governance, global growth, and the enduring spirit of the Snipe Class with Vice Commodore Paola Prada…
When it comes to grassroots promotion, SCIRA Finland is leading by example…
Balancing Innovation and Fair Competition: A Proposal for a Universal Racing Protocol…
On the Proposal to Raise the Age Limits ... and Beyond…
or: Boats sail fast; it’s the sailors who slow them down…
An effective hiking position is one of the most important factors for boat speed.
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…
The Allocation and Entry System…
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…
Let's focus on one of the main innovations introduced starting this year…
Are You "Under", "Over", or Just a "Junior Legend"?…
