by Jose Carlos Alegria Diaz Section 6 of the Snipe Class International Racing Association´s constitution says “The Association shall consist of members usually organized into Fleets”. Fleets are the core of the class and fleet members are attached to their fleets, with many of them creating their own merchandise like T-shirts, stickers, hats or coffe cups. They use distinguishing emblems…
For over nine decades, the Snipe Class International Racing Association (SCIRA) has maintained its identity as a premier international racing class. While the boat itself is iconic, the true engine…
Follow this slide show to see the changes to the SCIRA Rules, Constitution & Rules of Conduct New Rules 2025Download…
22-05_Fleets-1Download According to the Decision Making Process, Rules changes can be submitted up to 1st March.All proposals will be published on the website.The period from March to…
The heart of the Snipe Class is the local fleet. Fleet activity boosts regional, national and international activity. It is also a “family” where the sailors can spend their…
The Belgian Snipes: past & present by Sarah De Cannierre Snipe sailing in Belgium started right after World War II. Historically Belgium had four Snipe fleets. Two were based…
Fleet 875 Aternum – Pescara, Italy by Peppe d’Orazio Prologue I have neither the knowledge, nor the charisma Sergio Michel had. The author in 2004…
by Alison Keenan Sailing this year looked very different from the typical summer filled with regatta and other events. We definitely did not take for granted any day we could…
The heart of the Snipe Class is the local fleet. Fleet activity boosts regional, national and international activity. It is also a “family” where the sailors can spend their…
by Lisa Pline As the consequences of the COVID-19 cancellations sink in, many Snipe sailors are not only sad, but worried that our beloved class may not…
By Pietro Fantoni More or less all regattas have been canceled due to the Coronavirus. The exceptions are very few. In some countries, such as Italy and Spain, any…
by Reino Sounsilta - Promotion Committee Active communication is one of the most important tools to keep the local fleets engaged. We have a great class with great…
February 14, 2018 Dear National Secretaries, Class promotion is one of the main aspects to work on and the fleet activity is the fulcrum of the promotion. A lively…
by Art Rousmaniere, US National Secretary I like to sail Snipes, but I love the greater sport and pastime of sailing, so I make a point to get in other…
SCIRA Promotion Committee warmly encourages fleets in all countries to organize World Snipe Days, in the best time of year for such activities in each region. The aim…