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2022 appears to be a busy year with plenty of proposals to change the current rules, either on the Constitution side or the technical side. As former Chief Measurer and Rules Committee Chairman, who had supervised for years those matters, I would share with the class members some thoughts on those proposals, to open a discussion as wide as possible.
by Ted Morgan No one better exemplifies Severn Sailing Association than Richard C. Bartlett Jr., a.k.a. “Dick C,” who celebrated his 100th birthday in early March. For the entirety of…
by Carol Cronin (from her blog “Where Books Meet Boats”) If the past two years have taught us anything, it’s a deep appreciation for traditions we…
Today we have a new website that combines the best of snipe.org and SnipeToday in one location. As SnipeToday’s founders and editors, we couldn’t be happier about this move.
The 2022 decals are here! Please join SCIRA or renew your membership! The history of our Class is also the story of the decals that have been chosen by…
by Carol Cronin (from her blog “Carol Newman Cronin – Where Books Meet Boats “ and from Seahorse Magazine) When I sat down with Augie in…
The heart of the Snipe Class is the local fleet. Fleet activity boosts regional, national and international activity. It is also a “family” where the sailors can spend their…
Here you can find a collection of pieces (articles, stories, interviews, reports, video) of the last 12 months. If you missed these stories the first time, we highly recommend…
Dear National Secretaries, Fleet Captains and Snipe Sailors, The racing activity, even at the local level, is fundamental for the development of the Class. There is not only the…
Sing to the tune of Jingle Bells, while raising a glass to the hope of more sailing in 2022! Cheers, Carol and Pietro (Drawing by Paolo Cardoni) Dashing…
by Luis Soubie – SCIRA Commodore (From the Snipe Bulletin Autumn 2021/Winter 2022) Hello friends, A year ago, we were in our first year of a…
Read the latest issue – Fall 2021 / Winter 2022 Online Fall 2021 – Winter 2022…
The 2021 Snipe Hall of Fame Inductees continue to top the list of who’s who in the sailing world. SCIRA is proud to induct these 5…
by John D. Rose The other night I watched an old (1955) Alfred Hitchcock movie “To Catch a Thief” starring Cary Grant and Grace Kelly – filmed on…
The second edition of Steering the Course, World Sailing’s global women’s sailing festival, is currently underway in the Southern Hemisphere. To mark the occasion, World Sailing has published four…