South Americans – Preview

Next week, following the long-standing tradition of competing during Holy Week, the South American Championship—or “Campeonato Sudamericano” in the host country’s language—will kick off in Olivos, Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Hosted by the Yacht Club Olivos, this regatta marks the first International Major Event of the 2026 season for the Snipe Class. Anticipation is high for a championship of the highest technical level, featuring a stellar fleet and some of the most iconic names in the history of the class. Among the top contenders are several Snipe World Champions, including Julio Alsogaray (ARG), Alexandre Paradeda (BRA), Augie Diaz (USA), and Ricky Fabini (URU).

The international fleet will represent a strong variety of nations. Teams are attending from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Peru, Uruguay and USA.

The level of competition is expected to be fierce, as these elite sailors battle for one of the most prestigious titles in the Snipe circuit.

Entry list

Event’s page

Event Schedule:

• March 30th (Monday): Entries / Measurement
• March 31st (Tuesday): Entries / Measurement
• April 1st (Wednesday): Opening Event / Practice Race
• April 2nd (Thursday): Races (1st warning signal)
• April 3rd (Friday): Races (1st warning signal)
• April 4th (Saturday): Races (1st warning signal)
• April 5th (Sunday): Races (1st warning signal) / Prize Giving

“Eight (8) races are scheduled.The maximum races sailed will be two (2) on a day. Only a third regatta may be run to recover canceled regatta or to validate the Championship. It will be not possible to advance the regatta schedule.” “When more than five (5) races are completed, a boat’s score will be the total of her race scores, excluding her worst score.”

You can follow the event (results, photos, and daily commentary) on the event’s page, and on SnipeToday, and via our dedicated social media channels.

Previous winners

Champion	Country	Venue	Results
Augie Diaz/Madeline Baldridge	USA	CHI	2025
Julio Alsogaray/Malena Sciarra	ARG	BRA	2024
Raul Rios/Juan Cruz Garcia Quiroga	PUR	URU	2023
Luis Soubie/Diego Lipszyc	ARG	ARG	2022
not held			2021
not held			2020
Matias Seguel/Maria Jesus Seguel	CHI	CHI	2019
Bruno Bethlem/Rodrigo Lins	BRA	BRA	2018
Luis Soubie/Diego Lipszyc	ARG	ARG	2017
Rafael Martins/Juliana Duque	BRA	BRA	2016
Luis Soubie/Diego Lipszyc	ARG	ARG	2015 SB
Alexandre Paradeda/Gabriel Kieling	BRA	BRA	2014
Mario Tinoco/Alexandre Muto	BRA	URU	2013
Alexandre Tinoco/Gabriel Borges	BRA	ECU	2012
Rafael Gagliotti/Henrique Wisniewski	BRA	CHI	2011
Rafael Gagliotti/Henrique Wisniewski	BRA	CHI	2010
Alexandre Paradeda/Gabriel Kieling	BRA	ARG	2009
Carlos Wanderley/Richard Zietemann	BRA	BRA	2008
Carlos Wanderley/Eduardo Chaves	BRA	URU	2007
Adrian Marcatelli/Bonaventura	ARG	ARG	2006
Santiago Silveira/Diego Stefani	URU	CHI	2005
Santiago Silveira/Diego Stafani	URU	BRA	2004
Santiago Silveira/Nicolas Shaban	URU	URU	2003
Santiago Silveira/Nicolas Shaban	URU	PAR	2002
Cristian & Alejandro Noe	ARG	ARG	2001
Bruno Bethlem/Maxim Wengert	BRA	BRA	2000
Cristian Noe/Diego Rudoy	ARG	CHI	1999
Ricardo Fabini/Ignacio Saralegui	URU	URU	1998
Cristian Noe/Nicolas Mendez	ARG	ARG	1997
Ricardo Fabini/Ignacio Saralegui	URU	URU	1996
Alexandre Paradeda/Flavio Fernandes	BRA	BRA	1995
Ricardo Paradeda/Eduardo Paradeda	BRA	PAR	1994
Ricardo Fabini/Ivan Guicheff	URU	URU	1993
Marco Paradeda/Alexander Paradeda	BRA	URU	1992
George Nehm/Berfalo	BRA	BRA	1991
Horacio Carabelli/Luis Chiaparro	URU	ARG	1990
Johnny MacCall/G. Ramirez	ARG	URU	1989
Marcelo Gusmao Reitz/Alexandre Takase	BRA	BRA	1988
Hilton Piccolo/Ralph Henning	BRA	PAR	1987
Julio Labandeira/Arrian Pis	ARG	ARG	1986
Santiago Lange/Miguel Saubidet	ARG	URU	1985
Carlos Wanderley, Jr/Jean Pierre Zarovk	BRA	BRA	1984
Ivan Pimentel/Marcelo Maia	BRA	PAR	1983
Julio Labandeira/Serio Ripoll	ARG	URU	1982
Augie Diaz/Gonzo Diaz	USA	BRA	1981
Ivan Pimentel/Jose Barcello	BRA	ARG	1980
Pedro Sisti/Miguel Costa	ARG	PAR	1979
Paulo Paradeda/M. Guassme	BRA	CHI	1975

Junior

Champion	Country	Results
Nicholas Grael/Joao Pedro Moreira	BRA	2016
Lucia & Bianca Tamani	ARG	2015
Tiago Brito/Vitor Sabino	BRA	2014
Brenda Quagliotti/Agustin Perez	ARG	2013
Felipe/Victor Sabino	BRA	2012
Emanuel Aghem/Luciano Pesci	ARG	2011
		2010
Nicolas Gieco/Javier Matheu	ARG	2009
Philipp/Oliver Umpierre	URU	2008
Mario Tinoco/Victor Mendes	BRA	2007
Lelio DiSanto/Isa Pavia	ARG	2006
Philipp Umpierre	URU	2005
Victor Demaison/Daniel Claro	BRA	2004
Adolfo Benavides/Federioc Pierson	ARG	2002
Roberto Paradeda/Daniel Ortega	BRA	2000
Pablo Defazio/Diego Stefani	URU	1998
Andre Fonseca/Pablo Furlan	BRA	1996
Ricardo Paradeda/Eduardo Paradeda	BRA	1994
Ignacio Gercar/Andres Onis	URU/ARG	1992
Rafael Paradeda/Fernando Alves	BRA	1990
Alejandro Carluccio/Harold Meerhoff	URU	1988