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European Open Sailor’s Forum

During the European Championship a Sailors forum was held in Kamien Pomorski. Kamien Pomorski, Poland, August 19, 2014 The following topics were suggested from the sailors for discussion: Jib Cloth The Rules Committee felt that the jibs were not lasting as long as previously and therefore increased the jib cloth to 160 g/sm. The sailors over the past several years…

by SnipeToday 08/27/2014

Articles from the Experts Rules

Circular Letter from Rules Committee

The Rules Committee published a circular letter explaning the use of the heavy jibs in 2014. (photo courtesy of Fred Hoffmann) … Circular Letter…

by Antonio Bari 12/06/2013

Articles from the Experts Rules

Delay of Jib Weight enforcement

The Board has delayed enforcement of the heavier jib weight for National events until 2015. Read the Circular Letter posted on the Snipe,org website for full details.

by Antonio Bari 10/09/2013

Articles from the Experts Rules

SCIRA Jib Clarification – New Rule‏

Please see the attached letter regarding a clarification from the Int. Technical Committee with regards to jibs. This letter is posted on the International Snipe Class website …

by SCIRA Office 03/28/2013

Articles from the Experts Rules

Heavy Jib Rule

Decision of the Rules Committee of February 22, 2013 The circular letter of october 2012 from the Chairman of the Rules Committee specified that the new heavier jibs were…

by Antonio Bari 03/02/2013

Articles from the Experts Boats & Equipment

Jib Cloth Update from a Snipe Class Sailmaker

[caption id="attachment_5824" align="alignnone" width=""]Minimum jib cloth weight will go up in 2013.[/caption]Per the class rules, starting January 1st 2013, all jibs must be constructed out of a cloth that weighs…

by Eric Heim 12/07/2012

Articles from the Experts Rules

Jib Cloth

By Giorgio Brezich, Rules Committee Chairman. Dear snipe sailors and sail-makers I need to keep you informed about the important decision taken last year by Board during the official meetings…

by Giorgio Brezich 10/05/2012

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Articles from the Experts Rules

Circular Letter – Jib Cloth

Attached is a Circular Letter from the Chairman of the SCIRA Rules Committee outlining the new rule that will go into effect January 1, 2013 regarding the increase in the…

by SnipeToday 10/03/2012