Exchange of Views & Reading
Is it Time for an “Open Standard” OCS Detection System?
Balancing Innovation and Fair Competition: A Proposal for a Universal Racing Protocol…
Class Rules
2026 Snipe Class Measurement Handbook Published
The purpose of the SCIRA Measurement Handbook and the intent of the Technical Committee are to standardize Snipe measurement worldwide. A clear explanation of the preferred method will ensure as…
by Antonio Bari
Understanding the Snipe Class: Boatbuilders
Unlike many recent classes, the Snipe is an International Class with rules that are "open" to construction. Potentially, anyone can build a Snipe—including a private individual—provided they strictly adhere to…
2026 Class Rules Explained
2026 Snipe Class Rules Published: What You Need to Know…
by Antonio Bari
Technical Committee Communication
The Chairman of the Technical Committee explains the changes to the Rules (Class Rules, Deed of Gift and Rules of Conduct) that will be in force from January 1st, 2026.
by Antonio Bari
Official SCIRA Penalty Table
For breaches of Class Rules or Sailing Instructions…
by Antonio Bari
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 Class Rules Enforcement
It has been reported that a number of Class Rules is randomly or frequently violated in Snipe regattas…
by Antonio Bari
Daggerboard Limit Mark
Technical Committee Statement…
by Antonio Bari
Technical Committee Quarterly Report
Since its appointment in February, the Technical Committee has addressed a range of topics involving virtually all the Rules of the Class (except Class Rules, which follow a different path).
by Antonio Bari
Statement from Technical Committee
Class Rule C.5.1.a.3 Electronic Devices…
by Antonio Bari
Rule Change Proposals
Yesterday, March 5, ten Rule Change Proposals were posted on the Snipe Class website.
by SnipeToday
Electronic Device Allowed for a Test at the Bacardi Invitational
The SCIRA Technical Committee has just allowed the Vakaros Race Sense at the Bacardi Invitational Regatta, which starts today in Miami, FL, USA.
Rules Compliance or Iconoclastic Fury?
This is a deliberately provocative article, because provocation often leads to reflection.