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POR 29333 Refitting
Persson Snipe POR 29333 refitted by Brazilsailing Pepe Tavora … more photos ……
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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.
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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.
Manu Hens, Snipe Sailor of the Year
Two videos from the “De Snipe Snoepers” (The Snipe Greedy) (courtesy of scira.be) Manu Hens Snipe zeiler van het jaar – verslag De partners in crime aka “De…
General Restrictions Changes
Dear Snipe Sailors, The new General Restrictions, updated to the latest changes and valid for the year 2015, have been posted on the snipe.org website.
by Antonio Bari
14 Questions to … Naoki Inoue
Naoki Inoue, 32 years of sailing Snipes - 1) Your first time on a sailing boat? My first time was on a Snipe. I began with the club activities in…
Jerry Thompson: Serious Sailing, Serious Fun
By Craig Leweck (Sailing Scuttlebutt) “Serious Sailing, Serious Fun.” Nobody lived that motto more than Jerry Thompson. See more at: http://www.sailingscuttlebutt.com/2015/01/12/eight-bells-jerry-thompson-2/…
by Craig Leweck
1988 North Americans
1988 North Americans – Oakville, Ontario. (Photo courtesy of SCIRA USA) Standing: Jamie Fontanella, Doug Clark, Brian Fishback, Ed Adams, John Keane, Craig Leweck & Brad Rodi.
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1987 Don Q
1987 Don Q regatta in Miami, Coconut Grove Sailing Club Greg Fisher, Mike Segerblom, Birger Jansen, Craig Leweck, Jerry Thompson. Front: Martin Keen, Bob Little, Janett Krefting, Scott Lindley,…
by SCIRA Office
Changes to Senior Worlds D.o.G.
Hub E. Isaacs World Championship - addition of entry for former World Champion skippers Any Any Former former Isaacs World Champion skipper has an automatic entry to the…
by SCIRA Office
Changes to Master Worlds D.o.G.
Id Crook Memorial World Masters – new categories 4 divisions of medals will be presented for trophies for top 3 places in the following divisions: Apprentice Master…
by SCIRA Office
Snipe Tips for Jibing Without Damaging the Jib
By Gonzalo "Old Man" Diaz (Photo courtesy of Fred Elliott) • When the pole is retrieved without pulling on the jib sheet (or you can call "guy") and the pole…
14 Questions to … Victor Perez Campos
Victor Perez Campos, eclectic sailor from Madrid, who lives in Rotterdam, sails with the Belgian fleet, sometimes steers the boat, sometimes crews for Manu Hens, always with excellent results. Last…
Manu, the Globe-trotter
By Manu Hens (Photo courtesy of Rafal Wolosiak Thank you to everyone who voted for me! 2014 was an amazing season for me with international regattas all…
14 Questions to … Antolin Alejandre
Antolin Alejandre, from Almeria, 2014 Junior European Champion (as skipper) and 2012 and 2014 Senior European Champion (as crew) (Photo: Antolin Alejandre - left - and Raul de Valenzuela -…
SnipeToday 2014 Photos
2014 Snipe regattas around the world. No soundtrack, so we suggest you to choose and listen your favourite music and enjoy the 20′ video. Thanks to: John Payne, Fred Hoffmann,…
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The Care, Feeding, and Training of a Snipe Crew
By Pietro Fantoni I do not want to explain in this article how the maneuvers should be done and how a crew has to move in a boat. There are…