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2018 Europeans Sailors’ Forum
On Wednesday 22 August we held the traditional Sailors' Forum in Yyteri, Pori, Finland, the site of the Snipe Europeans. There were a good number of sailors present and lively…
The Commodore’s Log Book
Hello Snipe Sailors! In the northern hemisphere we are at the height of the competitive season: many national championships have already been held as well as a successful World Masters…
Snipe Open Day in Trieste
Trieste, May 5, 2018 Italian National Secretary Daniela Semec and SCIRA Italy District XIII Governor Marinella Gorgatto organized the Snipe Open Day in Trieste, with the collaboration of the…
Snipe Open Day in Austria
Mattsee, Austria, April 21, 2018 Austrian National Secretary Ezio Prataviera organized the Snipe Open Day at Mattsee, Salzburger Land, to promote the Class in Austria, with the collaboration of…
The Commodore’s Log Book
From the Snipe Bulletin - Spring 2018 Hello Snipe Sailors! The Board has revised the Class Rules and Class documents. This was a long and difficult job…
Guidelines for sending regatta results for the International Ranking
Dear National Secretaries, Fleet Captains, regattas organizers, The purpose of these guidelines is to facilitate the loading of results into the SSL database. ...
Rules Proposals – Decision Making Process
Who can submit a Rule change proposal? When? Rules changes can be submitted only by National Secretaries, the Rule Committee, the SCIRA Board or 5 Fleet Captains up to 1st…
World Snipe Day 2018
February 14, 2018 Dear National Secretaries, Class promotion is one of the main aspects to work on and the fleet activity is the fulcrum of the promotion. A lively…
Snipe Worlds Survey
After the last Junior and the Senior Worlds the Board decided to send a questionnaire to the participants ("Snipe Worlds Survey") for knowing their opinions regarding many issues. The survey…
SnipeToday Stories This Week
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The Commodore’s Log Book
Hello Snipe Sailors! This is my first report as SCIRA Commodore (and the first time the Snipe Bulletin is published in digital format only). I've already met…
The Snipe meets the Star Sailors League
by Pietro Fantoni News for 2018: we will have an international Snipe ranking. Not a test, like in 2016, but for real. At the end of November I went with…
World Sailing – Submission 091-17
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, November 11, 2017 At the World Sailing Annual General Meeting a submission (091-17 "World Championships") was approved that could have positive impacts on Snipe events. We now…
Measurement and Class Rules Compliance
by Pietro Fantoni - SCIRA Vice Commodore Compliance with Class Rules is critical to ensure that a Class does not lose credibility. If class rules are not respected and they…