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Open or Closed Events: Is it Time for a Change?
Much has been written (and I have written) about the debate over open or closed events…
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The World of the Snipe
Here's a breakdown of the SCIRA countries, divided by continent…
by SnipeToday
Double Mainsheet
An interesting and unusual mainsheet system…
Controlling Our Fleet Destiny: 2025 Newport Snipe Sailing
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…
by Carol Cronin
Official SCIRA Penalty Table
For breaches of Class Rules or Sailing Instructions…
by Antonio Bari
The Strength of the Snipe Class
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…
The Price of Progress: Should We Update Our Class Rules?
A Rule Without a Purpose? Re-examining Snipe Class Rule C.5…
Snipe Class Rules Enforcement
It has been reported that a number of Class Rules is randomly or frequently violated in Snipe regattas…
by Antonio Bari
SCIRA Courses
The SCIRA COURSES diagrams have been updated…
by Antonio Bari
Snipe Women’s Worlds, Ready to Race
The Snipe Women's Worlds is set to commence in Enoshima, Japan, from July 24th to July 27th, 2025…
Snipe European Championship – Video Presentation
Vilamoura, Portugal, September 7-13, 2025 Event’s website…
by SnipeToday
Dinghy Racing: Your Final Approach to the Start Line
Among the top factors to a good start: decisions about your final approach.
by SnipeToday
Board’s Decisions on New Rule Proposals
Done! The Board voted last week the proposals for new rules to be adopted by the Class beginning next year (excluding 25-02 which will be in force from January…
by Antonio Bari
Osprey VII: A Brazilian Sailing Icon
The Osprey VII (BL 12748) is more than just a boat — it’s a legend in Brazilian sailing…
by SnipeToday
A Trophy from the 1947 Snipe Worlds
by James Rix Found! This is the first world championship trophy from 1947 regatta in Geneva, Switzerland, won by Ted Wells. My mom picked it up at his estate sale…
by SnipeToday