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10 Snipe Tips for Small Teams in Big Breeze
I’ll just come right out and say it: I’m very proud that Kim Couranz and I tied for third with Augie Diaz/Barbie Brotons at the generally windy 2021…
by Carol Cronin
How to Stay Competitive Against All Odds
This week on our SnipeToday YouTube channel we had a very interesting webinar. Luis Soubie, SCIRA Commodore, coach and sailor, explained to us, in an online conference, how to stay…
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How to Approach the Top Mark without Losing Places and Breaking any Rules
Yesterday on our SnipeToday YouTube channel we had a very interesting webinar. Ricardo Lobato explained very clearly the most common scenarios at the top mark. Watch the SnipeToday webinar…
Ready, GO! Prepare your boat to be compliant
Antonio Bari, Snipe Class Rules expert, yesterday gave a complete and interesting lecture on measurement at the main events, either National or International and on how to prepare the…
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Adventures of Sailor Barbie in Miami
Every crew should watch this video. See how a top crew from Argentina moves in the boat upwind. (Video by Miami Snipes) Watch the…
Vang, Boom Kicker and Gnav
After the submission of the rule change proposal 21-03 (Knav allowance), some Snipe Sailors are wondering what the rule is currently in force, but even before what…
Rules Changes: Submitted Proposals
According to the Decision Making Process, Rules changes can be submitted (only by National Secretaries, the Rule Committe, the SCIRA Board or 5 Fleet Captains) up…
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Rule Change Proposal: 21-05 Dues for boats 30 + years old
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Rule Change Proposal: 21-04 Junior Age
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Rule Change Proposal: 21-03 Knav Allowance
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Rule Change Proposal: 21-02 Sergio Michel Perpetual Trophy D.o.G. Change
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Rule Change Proposal: 21-01 Changes of Constitution
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Light Air Tacks & Jibes in the Snipe with Augie Diaz & Ana Schonander in Miami
New Snipe sailor Ana Schonander is happy to find Augie Diaz to sail with during her stay in Miami. Watch Augie’s light air style and technique during their light…
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How to Rig the Split Mainsheet and Augie Equalizer
By Carol Cronin (photo courtesy of Fried Elliott) John Gatewood asked us the following rigging question a few months ago, and now that the sailing season is winding down we…
by Carol Cronin