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Board Approves Rule Changes
The SCIRA Board has approved several rule changes that will go to World Sailing for approval.
by SCIRA Office
Board of Governors
Understanding the Snipe Class: Officers and Board of Governors (Part II)
If the heart of the Class lies in the Fleets, and if the National Secretaries act as liaison and coordination officers between local instances and continental or world decisions, at the international level,…
Understanding the Snipe Class: Officers and Board of Governors (Part I)
If the heart of the Class lies in the Fleets, and if the National Secretaries act as liaison and coordination officers between local instances and continental or world decisions, at…
Board’s Decisions on New Rule Proposals
Done! The Board voted last week the proposals for new rules to be adopted by the Class beginning next year (excluding 25-02 which will be in force from January…
by Antonio Bari
SCIRA Board of Governors Report
Message from Commodore Martin BermudezDear all;Three months after the start of this new Board of Governors’ duties, I am nothing but grateful to a team who has been meeting periodically…
by SCIRA Office
Rules Proposals Received for 2025 Posted
10 proposals to change the Class Rules, Rules of Conduct and a Deed of Gift have been received by the deadline of March 1. All proposals are now posted on…
by SCIRA Office
Antonio Bari, New Chairman of the Technical Committee
The last vacant voting member position on the Board of Governors has been filled.
Interview with Taylor Scheuermann, SCIRA Secretary
Taylor Scheuermann, from Miami, FL…
New General Secretaries for Europe and for the Western & Asia Hemisphere
The National Secretaries confirmed that Manuel Stichini Vilela (POR) and Alberto Prieto (CHI) are the new SCIRA European Secretary and WH&A Secretary.
Welcome 2025!
New year, new rules, new officers, new racing schedule! Great ready for a great year of Snipe sailing! Remember to renew your dues on January 1 so you will…
by SCIRA Office
Habemus New Board
Finally we have a new Board with some young blood!…
SCIRA Board elects New Officers
The SCIRA Board which takes office 1/1/2025 is as follows: OfficeTermNameBeg Yearending YearCommodore2 yearMartin Bermudez – ESP20252026Vice Commodore2 yearPaola Prada – BRA20252026Secretary2 yearTaylor Scheuermann – USA20252026Treasurer4 year (finishing term of…
by SCIRA Office
NOMINATING COMMITTEE
In the past several days, there have been inquiries into how the SCIRA Board operates and conducts class business. Most of these answers are in the Snipe Class Constitution, Bylaws,…
by SCIRA Office
Official Communication
In the past several days, there have been inquiries into how the SCIRA Board operates and conducts class business. Most of these answers are in the Snipe Class Constitution, Bylaws, or…
by SCIRA Office
Daniela Semec new European General Secretary
SCIRA welcomes Daniela Semec as the new European General Secretary. Daniela says “I am very proud to have been chosen as GS for Europe until August and I hope to…
by SCIRA Office