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Understanding the Snipe Class: The SCIRA Rep
In-Depth Analysis: The SCIRA Rep – A Crucial Technical Role…
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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…
The Heart of the Class: Understanding 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…
The World of the Snipe
Here's a breakdown of the SCIRA countries, divided by continent…
by SnipeToday
Double Mainsheet
An interesting and unusual mainsheet system…
Official SCIRA Penalty Table
For breaches of Class Rules or Sailing Instructions…
by Antonio Bari
Snipe Class Rules Enforcement
It has been reported that a number of Class Rules is randomly or frequently violated in Snipe regattas…
by Antonio Bari
SCIRA Courses
The SCIRA COURSES diagrams have been updated…
by Antonio Bari
Dinghy Racing: Your Final Approach to the Start Line
Among the top factors to a good start: decisions about your final approach.
by SnipeToday
Board’s Decisions on New Rule Proposals
Done! The Board voted last week the proposals for new rules to be adopted by the Class beginning next year (excluding 25-02 which will be in force from January…
by Antonio Bari
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