Interviews & Videos
Snipe Junior Worlds – Day 3
Ilhabela, Brazil, October 4, 2019…
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Articles, Advices & Education
How to sail a Snipe fast? Read the tuning tips from our experts. Spreaders, rake, mast butt position. Do you have doubts about how to rig a Snipe? Read the news about boats or equipments.
Training hours are always important. Here are some tricks on how to work well and on an effective boat handling.
Is your problem tactics and strategy? Don’t worry, you can find many answers by reading the articles of our experts.
All about the Snipe Class and the Snipe Sailors. Exchange of views, opinions, comments and new proposals. The Snipe is alive and exciting. And the discussion is lively as well.
Video Junior Worlds – Day 1
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Thompson Snipe – Early 1940s
This is a Thompson-built Snipe of the early 1940s, recently acquired by a Thompson wooden boat enthusiast and collector, photographed recently in front of the old Thompson boat building…
by John D. Rose
1935 Snipe #1469 “Play Baby “
“Play Baby” was found in Texas in the upstairs storage area of an old building there, and is undergoing restoration to get it back into sailing condition. Probably hasn’t…
by John D. Rose
Lake Como – Video
Lake Como, Dervio, Italy – Regata Nazionale Dervio – September 21, 2019 Video courtesy of Gianmaria Proserpio – Centro Vela Dervio…
by SnipeToday
Gerber #12021
1960 Gerber Wooden Snipe #12021 (Atlanta Georgia). I saw it at the 2009 Classic Snipe Rally during the Halloween Snipe Regatta that year (see photos), it was so beautiful,…
by John D. Rose
#1953 “Shady Lady”
1936 Snipe #1953 (Shady Lady) after restoration. It was built by Francis Schwander of Los Angeles California USA in 1936 and has stayed in the Los Angeles area ever…
by John D. Rose
World Championship Logistics
From Carol Newman Cronin Blog By Carol Cronin What does it take to go to a world championship in sailing? Well, that’s like asking “how long…
by Carol Cronin
All for The Love of Snipes
By Sue Roberts (SCIRA Treasurer) There are many myths surrounding the SCIRA Board. When I became your SCIRA Treasurer a year and a half ago a few sailing friends…
by Sue Roberts
The Commodore’s Log Book
Hello Snipe Sailors, In recent months, two very successful international regattas took place. The first one, the Masters European Championship was hosted in May by SCIRA Spain, the Valencia…
7 Reasons To Go to a Regatta When Your Chances of Winning Are Slim
Sailors sharing ideas about boat set-up in the boat park. Photo by Kim Couranz By Kim Couranz (from Spinsheet) Big Regattas, Big Learning Opportunities Early last month,…
by Kim Couranz
Snipe Bulletin – Summer Issue
Read the latest Snipe Bulletin SnipeBulletinSummer2019-1…
by SCIRA Office
Amended Class Rule Changes
New Class Rule amendments have been posted on the Snipe website. Make sure you’re up to date! Amended Class Rule Changes The following Rules…
by SnipeToday
Snipe Polish Nationals – Video
Snipe Polish Nationals in Gdansk…
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A Successful Snipe Women’s European Championship in Antwerp
by Kathleen Tocke Normally, a regatta on a tiny inland lake would not be considered a recipe for a successful international regatta, but this past weekend, the revival…