(From Sailing Scuttlebutt) At 58 years of age, noted Dutch offshore sailor Bouwe Bekking has seen a lot and done a lot yet, having taken part in eight Whitbread/Volvo Ocean Races. But when asked to choose the coolest and most innovative yacht, Bekking had a sweet spot for the 91-year old Snipe dinghy. However, Bekking is not…
YEP – that would be Bouwe Bekking nominating the Snipe as the best boat! Read his comments here! (From Sailing Scuttlebutt) Read more…
Published on October 28th, 2019 by Craig Leweck, Scuttlebutt Sailing News The goal of the Olympic Movement is to contribute to building a peaceful…
Last week I posted 6 Tips for Trouble-free Snipe Trailering and then shared it on Facebook. The number of comments it received (all with the shared theme of…
By Craig Leweck (Sailing Scuttlebutt) “Serious Sailing, Serious Fun.” Nobody lived that motto more than Jerry Thompson. See more at: http://www.sailingscuttlebutt.com/2015/01/12/eight-bells-jerry-thompson-2/…
1988 North Americans – Oakville, Ontario. (Photo courtesy of SCIRA USA) Standing: Jamie Fontanella, Doug Clark, Brian Fishback, Ed Adams, John Keane, Craig Leweck & Brad Rodi.
1987 Don Q regatta in Miami, Coconut Grove Sailing Club Greg Fisher, Mike Segerblom, Birger Jansen, Craig Leweck, Jerry Thompson. Front: Martin Keen, Bob Little, Janett Krefting, Scott Lindley,…
Craig Leweck, Scuttlebutt editor and Snipe Sailor - 1) Your first time on a sailing boat? As an infant in the bilge of my parents Santana 22. Must have been…