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Snipe Class, Rules, Interpretations, Proposals

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SSL Ranking – New Coefficients

Three weeks ago the SSL Ranking was extended to the Snipe Class. We have received good feedback from many Snipe Sailors. We explained that there would probably be some errors and inconsistencies during the first weeks and that we would work with SSL to resolve them step by step.

by Pietro Fantoni 02/20/2019

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Boats without MDS

By Pietro Fantoni – SCIRA Commodore The Snipe Class is a one-design class. Our SCIRA Constitution, Section 3, states: Object [of the association] To promote racing of sailboats of…

by Pietro Fantoni 01/15/2019

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2019 World Quotas Set

Snipe Sr/Open Worlds – October 7-12 Ilhabela, Brazil Quotas for country entries for the 2019 Snipe Sr/Open Worlds have been set – 2019 World Quotas Here are…

by SCIRA Office 01/09/2019

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2019 World Allocation Timeline

Per the Deed of Gift for the Hub E Isaacs World Championship Trophy, the following allocation timeline is in effect: Initial Registration Period 8-Apr 6 months prior Initial Registration…

by Pietro Fantoni 12/06/2018

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Rule 42 Guidelines for Snipes

The SCIRA Board just adopted guidelines for the jury for Rule 42. THIS PAPER IS INTENDED AS A GUIDE TO JUDGES AND SAILORS AND IT IS BASED ON…

by SnipeToday 09/29/2018

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Board Approves Rule Changes

The SCIRA Board has approved several rule changes that will go into effect January 1, 2019. To see what passed (and did not), visit the Class page…

by SnipeToday 07/27/2018

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Snipe Rulebook 2018-2020

Snipe members were all mailed a digital copy of the Snipe Rulebook 2018-2020 today. If your email is part of your membership registration, look in your inbox. If you…

by SCIRA Office 04/04/2018

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Reglas de Clase

The Snipe Class rules have been translated into Spanish for our latin sailors. Thanks to Cesar Travado for his hard work. NOTE; any discrepancies in translation will revert to…

by SnipeToday 03/06/2018

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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 to…

by SnipeToday 03/01/2018