A Truly International and Open Class: Why the Snipe One-Design Formula Works
Three major Nationals, three different builders, two top sailmakers: how the Snipe one-design formula rejects monopolies and embraces diverse, winning options…
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.
by Carol Newman Cronin - published on "Where Books Meet Boats"…
One of the most interesting aspects of the recent Belgian Nationals is that Jan Peeters and Nathalie Janssens—a tight-knit team and a couple in real life—won the championship sailing a…
From September 19 to 26, the Club Marítimo de Mahón will host the Snipe World Championship. While the club hosted the European Championship in 1994—won by local sailors Damián Borrás Camps and Javier…
Promotion or Retention?…
Carol Cronin, co-founder of SnipeToday, interviews Micky Costa for Seahorse. Micky is a well-known Argentine Snipe sailor of Italian descent who lives in Palma de Mallorca. Enjoy the read!…
When it comes to grassroots promotion, SCIRA Finland is leading by example…
Out of nowhere, from somewhere in the world, perhaps from Neverland, April 1, 2026…
Balancing Innovation and Fair Competition: A Proposal for a Universal Racing Protocol…
On the Proposal to Raise the Age Limits ... and Beyond…
Here is a look at the Snipe World Championship logos covering the years 2015 through 2026…
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…
Are You "Under", "Over", or Just a "Junior Legend"?…
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…
Do you miss the "Snipe Sailor of the Year" poll?…