Articles from the ExpertsRules
New Rules 2025
Class Rules expert Antonio Bari explains the new rules…
by SnipeTonight
Articles from the Experts
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.
Is your problem tactics and strategy? Don’t worry, you can find many answers by reading the articles of our experts.
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.
Electronics
Antonio Bari comments on the article "Clear Start", but the reality is often different…
by SnipeTonight
Regatta Debrief: Snipe US Nationals
Quantum San Diego’s Carter Cameron checks in with his observations, then sits down wth 2024 Quantum Snipe Nationals Champions Trevor Davis and Justin Callahan of Bad Panda Racing.
by SnipeToday
How to Be a Great Snipe Crew
Last weekend I had the chance to sail with Bonnie Shope, a long-time sailing acquaintance who last set foot in a Snipe back in 1998—and that was as skipper, the…
by Carol Cronin
SCIRA Proposals 2024
The SCIRA Board of Governors has voted on the proposals submitted for consideration and taken the various comments into discussion among the Board. You can view those that passed and…
by SCIRA Office
The Racing Rules of Sailing 2025-2028
World Sailing has just published the new edition of the Racing Rules of Sailing, in force for the new 2025-2028 Olympic four-year period.
by SnipeToday
Take a Deep Breath, and Simplify!
Dinghy racing can be a remarkably complex sport. From trying to decide which rig setting to go with to figuring out whether or not you might get a lee-bow effect…
by Kim Couranz
2024 Measurers’ Handbook
The 2024 Measurers' Handbook in now online…
by Antonio Bari
Helping a Capsized Boat in a Race
From the US Appeals Book an explanation of RRS 41(a) - Outside Help -…
by SnipeToday
Membership and SCIRA Rules
Not only is a sailing Class strong when a lot of wonderful regattas are organized all over the world, but also if it has a large membership. Statistics say that…
by Antonio Bari
New Rules
Snipe Class expert Antonio Bari explains the new rules. New-Rules-2024Download…
by Antonio Bari
The Public Discussion on the Rule Change Proposals is Open
Snipe class members can comment on the 24 proposals.
by SnipeToday
Rules Changes: Submitted Proposals
Class members can leave comments at the bottom of each proposal…
by SnipeToday
Rule Change Proposal: 24-24 Class Rules Daggerboard
24-2024_ClassRules_Daggerboard-1Download According to the Decision Making Process, Rules changes can be submitted up to 1st March.All proposals will be published on the website.The period from March to June…
by SnipeToday
Rule Change Proposal: 24-23 Class Rules D1.5 side panels
23-2024_Class-Rules-D.1.5-Side-Panels-1Download According to the Decision Making Process, Rules changes can be submitted up to 1st March.All proposals will be published on the website.The period from March to June…
by SnipeToday