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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
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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
Rule 42 Guidelines and Sailing Instructions Template
The Technical Committee has published updated Guidelines for Rule 42 (Propulsion) and a new Sailing Instruction Template.
by SnipeToday
Daggerboard Limit Mark
Technical Committee Statement…
by Antonio Bari
Back to Our Roots: 2025 U.S. Nationals at Atlanta Yacht Club
This year's U.S. Nationals was one to remember, not just for the sailing but for what it represented…
by SnipeToday
Update to the TC Quarterly report
In addition to the rules established in Regulation 12, World Sailing has published the criteria that must be met to award a World Championship title in Policy D.3…
by Antonio Bari
32023 Van Halen
Charles Green’s new Snipe, built by Andrew Pimental (Jibetech).
by SnipeToday
Technical Committee Quarterly Report
Since its appointment in February, the Technical Committee has addressed a range of topics involving virtually all the Rules of the Class (except Class Rules, which follow a different path).
by Antonio Bari
The Longstanding Issue of Charter Fees (and a Call for Moral Suasion)
The old question periodically re-emerges: are charter fees often too high, and can they somehow be kept in check?…
Interview with Enric Noguera, Spanish Champion
Enric Noguera was born november 5th, 1996, in Palma de Mallorca, Spain…
Automated OCS Testing Report at the 2025 Don Q
The US Snipe Class requested and was granted a waiver to Snipe Class rule 5.1 which governs allowable electronics.
by SnipeTonight
Open or Closed Events?
The Debate Ignited by Spain's Massive Snipe Nationals…
YES to Vakaros, Without any Doubt!
Comments by Pepe Perez, a well-known and appreciated Spanish measurer, on the use of electronic instruments during the starting procedure.
by Pepe Perez
Snipes are back in Los Angeles!
Last weekend we had a great turnout with seven Snipes racing on the ocean outside of Marina del Rey. Newly elected fleet captain Gabe Rios with crew Chloe Rodriguez had…
by SCIRA Office
Race Sense: A Game Changer?
As promised, and while awaiting the survey results (if made public) from the Miami regattas (Bacardi and Don Q), here is my feedback after testing the Vakaros units and Race…