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Equipments at the 2014 Europeans
See what the 62 competitors are using for their equipment at the 2014 Europeans. ……
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Mast Butt Adjustment: When, Why, How, and How Much?
By Eric Heim (Snipe Bulletin, Summer 2014) Before we get into the details of why and when to move the mast butt in a Snipe, here's a quick history lesson.
by Eric Heim
Snipe Europeans – Measurement
Letter from Antonio Bari, Chairman International Rules Committee To All European Competitors … read the letter … Letter…
by Antonio Bari
Circular Letter – Boom
CIRCULAR LETTER BOOM April 10, 2014 Current Rule 36. Boom shall be essentially straight, and shall not be tapered nor have lightening holes. The boom ends may be cutoff with…
by Antonio Bari
Preparing and Sailing a Snipe
[caption id="attachment_9018" align="alignnone" width=""]http://www.friedbits.com/[/caption]By: Peter Commette(This article is adapted from another written by someone else, who wishes not to be mentioned.) Boat Design When speed sailing in a straight…
Id Crook Memorial World Masters Championship D.o.G. – Rule Change Proposal
Rules Change - Submitted Proposals Please leave a comment or send us an email to [email protected] From : Harri PalmEmail: [email protected] Summary: Proposed change to the…
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Isaacks World Championship D.o.G – Rule Change Proposal
Rules Change - Submitted Proposals Please leave a comment or send us an email to [email protected] From : Fernando Madureira – Brazil National SecretaryEmail: [email protected] Summary:…
by SnipeToday
Mast Corrector Weights – Rule Change Proposal
Rules Change - Submitted Proposals Please leave a comment or send us an email to [email protected] From : Antonio Bari, IRC ChairmanEmail: [email protected] Summary: Corrector Weights…
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Centerboard Retaining System – Rule Change Proposal
Rules Change - Submitted Proposals Please leave a comment or send us an email to [email protected] From : Pietro Fantoni – SCIRA SecretaryEmail: [email protected] Summary: Centerboard retaining…
by SnipeToday
Advertising Code – Rule Change – Proposal
Rules Change - Submitted Proposals Please leave a comment or send us an email to [email protected] 14-01 Advertising Code From : Commodore Ricardo LobatoEmail: [email protected]…
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Rules Change – 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 to…
by SnipeToday
Class Rules 2014-2016
The Snipe Class rules 2014-2016 are close to be finalized and approved by ISAF. This has been a long process translating to the ISAF template. We hope…
by SCIRA Office
Snipe Decision Process & Proposals
[caption id="attachment_8756" align="alignnone" width=""]Jacques-Louis David (le Serment du jeu de paume)[/caption]The Board of Governors approved the new Rules Change Process (read more), which has been published on the…
by SCIRA Office
Pole Launcher Configuration
From John Fretwell Ok Snipers of the world: haven’t seen this discussion in a while, so who thinks they have the best pole launcher configuration? Please comment on aspects…
Contemporary Team Racing
Snipe sailor Gavin O’Hare is the author of the animated online guide “Contemporary Team Racing”. It is an excellent tool for visually displaying tough team race topics.
by SnipeToday