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Understanding the Snipe Class: Boatbuilders
Unlike many recent classes, the Snipe is an International Class with rules that are "open" to construction. Potentially, anyone can build a Snipe—including a private individual—provided they strictly adhere to…
Understanding the Snipe Class: The Road to the Worlds
The Allocation and Entry System…
Small Changes in the SCIRA Courses
Let's focus on one of the main innovations introduced starting this year…
Collision with Damage
If you may have serious damage or injury, know all the steps you must take to file a valid protest so you have the PC decision for your insurance carrier…
by SnipeToday
2026 Rules of Conduct Explained
Navigating the 2026 Rules of Conduct: Key Updates…
by Antonio Bari
2026 Class Rules Explained
2026 Snipe Class Rules Published: What You Need to Know…
by Antonio Bari
Technical Committee Communication
The Chairman of the Technical Committee explains the changes to the Rules (Class Rules, Deed of Gift and Rules of Conduct) that will be in force from January 1st, 2026.
by Antonio Bari
Understanding the Snipe Class: Decision-Making Process
To understand the Board's decision-making process, one must look at how and when they meet, how they vote, and which matters they address.
Understanding the Snipe Class: The SCIRA Rep
In-Depth Analysis: The SCIRA Rep – A Crucial Technical Role…
Understanding the Snipe Class: Officers and Board of Governors (Part II)
If the heart of the Class lies in the Fleets, and if the National Secretaries act as liaison and coordination officers between local instances and continental or world decisions, at the international level,…
Understanding the Snipe Class: Officers and Board of Governors (Part I)
If the heart of the Class lies in the Fleets, and if the National Secretaries act as liaison and coordination officers between local instances and continental or world decisions, at…
Understanding the Snipe Class: National Secretaries and Nations
Who is the National Secretary? What is their role? What is their relationship with SCIRA, the Board, the Hemisphere Secretary, fleets, and members, and how are they elected? When can…
Understanding the Snipe Class: Membership
The Snipe Class International Racing Association (SCIRA) is the governing body for the Snipe Class sailboat, functioning as an association formed and centered around its members. This centrality of the membership…
Understanding the Snipe Class – The Heart of the Class: Snipe Fleets
For over nine decades, the Snipe Class International Racing Association (SCIRA) has maintained its identity as a premier international racing class. While the boat itself is iconic, the true engine…