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Multiple champion in sailing Boris Ostergren was also a teacher to many at Veleiros do Sul and beyond. Always helpful, he introduced, guided, and marked the sport of sailing for different generations. More than anyone, he knew the importance of collective effort on the way to the podium.
For over nine decades, the Snipe Class International Racing Association (SCIRA) has maintained its identity as a premier international racing class. While the boat itself is iconic, the true engine…
From the archives, the report of the very first edition of the Texas State Championship ("The Rudder" magazine).
Much has been written (and I have written) about the debate over open or closed events…
Here's a breakdown of the SCIRA countries, divided by continent…
An interesting and unusual mainsheet system…
Photo: The midsummer Newport Regatta attracted 29 Snipes. ©DanielForster.com/Sail Newport by Carol Cronin – from Where Books Meet Boats On Labor Day, Narragansett Bay’s Snipe Fleet…
For breaches of Class Rules or Sailing Instructions…
More than 32000 boats have been built since 1931, when the naval architect Bill Crosby published the plans of the Snipe on the magazine "The Rudder". As someone noticed, this…
A Rule Without a Purpose? Re-examining Snipe Class Rule C.5…
It has been reported that a number of Class Rules is randomly or frequently violated in Snipe regattas…
The SCIRA COURSES diagrams have been updated…
The Snipe Women's Worlds is set to commence in Enoshima, Japan, from July 24th to July 27th, 2025…
Vilamoura, Portugal, September 7-13, 2025 Event’s website…
Among the top factors to a good start: decisions about your final approach.