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Making the Easy Difficult through the Useless
or: Boats sail fast; it’s the sailors who slow them down…
The First Snipe in Norway
In 1938, the Norwegian sailing scene reached a milestone as Per Skjonsberg, an honorary SCIRA member of Oslo fleet 195, launched the very first Snipe in Norway. Photo: Per Skjonsberg…
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Danilo D’Isiot
Danilo D’Isiot, a great Snipe sailor and famous boat builder…
Snipes in Hungary
The first Snipe was built in Hungary in 1948 by József (Joci) Reichstetter…
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New York Boat Show
Raffle in the 1950s of a Snipe at the New York Boat Show…
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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…
Snipe World Championship Logos: 2015–2026
Here is a look at the Snipe World Championship logos covering the years 2015 through 2026…
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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…
Snipe Racing in Norway from 1970 to the Present
From Norges Seilforbund website – by Morten Jensen In the 55-year history of the Norges Seilforbund (Norwegian Sailing Federation – see note below), the Snipe and…
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Small Changes in the SCIRA Courses
Let's focus on one of the main innovations introduced starting this year…
Collision with Damage
If you may have serious damage or injury, know all the steps you must take to file a valid protest so you have the PC decision for your insurance carrier…
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Forever Young (or Just Confused?): A Guide to Snipe Age Categories
Are You "Under", "Over", or Just a "Junior Legend"?…