Taca Lemao

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, January 11, 2025. Final results after 4 races (1 discard):

1. Ricardo Lobato & Sophia Osthoff, 5
2. Flavio Castro & Breno Bianchi, 6
3. Nick Grael & Fabio Horta, 8
4. Joao Oliveira & Mel Varella, 13
5. Rodrigo de Moraes & Maysa Miranda, 13

Photos: Jose Olimpio

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30 Years of Snipe Lemão!

(Source: Regras.com.br)

On August 19, 2026, the Snipe Class celebrates three decades since the beginning of the legendary “Barco Lemão”(Lemão Boat) history.

Between 1996 and 1998, the first five boats were built, inspired by the iconic “Barco Torben.” It was a golden era for Brazilian sailing, fueled by historic results at the Olympic Games, including two golds and a bronze.

In 1998, Lemão introduced a new hull design while preserving the renowned deck created by Torben. From that point on, the shipyard never looked back: over 500 boats have been produced, all 100% made in Brazil—including the mast, rudder, centerboard, hardware, lines, and sails.

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A Legacy of Victory

The Snipe Lemão has amassed an incredible collection of achievements:

• 3 World Titles
• 2 Pan American Gold Medals (plus several silver and bronze medals)
• Countless titles across Brazilian Nationals, Junior Worlds, South Americans, and more.

According to data from @netvela, the Snipe Class remains the most active and successful in the country—a direct reflection of the quality, tradition, and competitiveness of Lemão boats.

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About the Legend

Lemão was born in Germany on November 14, 1953, and his family moved to Brazil when he was just two months old. He began sailing Snipes at the age of 15 in Rio de Janeiro; he had fallen in love with the Snipe, even though the Penguin was the popular boat at the time.

In 2023, Lemão was inducted into the Class’s prestigious Hall of Fame alongside Robert Scheidt.