Exchange of Views & Reading
Snipe World Championship Logos: 2015–2026
Here is a look at the Snipe World Championship logos covering the years 2015 through 2026…
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Exchange of Views & Reading
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.
The Legend of the “Dutse Wurste Race”
In a recent Scuttlebutt article, Craig Leweck jokingly suggested that sailing (olympic sailing) needs Le Mans starts—with sailors sprinting to their boats—to make the sport more exciting. It’s a…
Forever Young (or Just Confused?): A Guide to Snipe Age Categories
Are You "Under", "Over", or Just a "Junior Legend"?…
2026 Snipe Class Decals: Continuing a Colorful Tradition
Decals are far more than just administrative stickers; they are a vibrant part of the Snipe Class history. For many sailors, these small markers are badges of honor—items to be collected…
The “Snipe Sailor of the Year”: Glory, Vanity, or Just a Popularity Contest?
Do you miss the "Snipe Sailor of the Year" poll?…
Best of 2025
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Holiday Greetings by SnipeToday Editor
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Snipe Women’s Hemisphere Cup: A Successful Inaugural Event
Following numerous editions of the Miami Snipe Invite (MSI), which is reserved for Junior and Under 31 competitors, and the Junior Worlds in 2024, the Miami Snipe Fleet #007 continues…
Snipe Local Emblems
by Jose Carlos Alegria Diaz Section 6 of the Snipe Class International Racing Association´s constitution says “The Association shall consist of members usually organized into Fleets”. Fleets are the core…
Open or Closed Events: Is it Time for a Change?
Much has been written (and I have written) about the debate over open or closed events…
Controlling Our Fleet Destiny: 2025 Newport Snipe Sailing
Photo: The midsummer Newport Regatta attracted 29 Snipes. ©DanielForster.com/Sail Newport by Carol Cronin – from Where Books Meet Boats On Labor Day, Narragansett Bay’s Snipe Fleet…
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The Strength of the Snipe Class
More than 32000 boats have been built since 1931, when the naval architect Bill Crosby published the plans of the Snipe on the magazine "The Rudder". As someone noticed, this…
The Price of Progress: Should We Update Our Class Rules?
A Rule Without a Purpose? Re-examining Snipe Class Rule C.5…
Snipe Women’s Worlds, Ready to Race
The Snipe Women's Worlds is set to commence in Enoshima, Japan, from July 24th to July 27th, 2025…
Back to Our Roots: 2025 U.S. Nationals at Atlanta Yacht Club
This year's U.S. Nationals was one to remember, not just for the sailing but for what it represented…
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