By Pietro Fantoni – SCIRA Vice Commodore A couple of weeks ago I presented the Promotion Committee, with the promise to keep you updated on the work it is doing. I have explained the operation and the division into sub-committees. One of them—the sub committee called "Special Projects: International Ranking" —has had several days of discussions, exchanging countless…
Helsinki International Boat Fair, Feb 12-21, 2016SCIRA Finland proudly presentsThe Class of the Year in Finland Expo report will follow after the show.
By Pietro Fantoni, SCIRA Vice Commodore (Photo courtesy of Matias Capizzano) One of the most important sectors for the development of our class is to promote our class, and for…
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 time…
By Pietro Fantoni, SCIRA Vice Commodore (Published on the Snipe Bulletin - Winter 2016) - Any decision of the Board and the Technical Committee should consider the…
By Carol Cronin The Snipe is a two person dinghy that brings the well-balanced class motto “serious sailing, serious fun” to life at every regatta. With a range of ages…
The 2016 decals are here! Please ask your National Secretary and join SCIRA or renew your membership! Why it is so important to be SCIRA member…
Bracciano, October 24, 2015. Report (in Italian) by Giovanna Gangitano Una splendida giornata di sole ha accompagnato il primo Open Day Snipe sul lago di Bracciano. Calorosa l'accoglienza dell'AVB che…
Bracciano – AVB – October 24, 2015 Open Day AVB A tutti gli amici, snipisti e non ancora. Vogliamo approfittare delle belle giornate e delle temperature ancora…
By Pietro Fantoni Speaking with other Snipe sailors, the general impression is that the Board does not want to make an effort to reinstate and revitalize the Women's Worlds. The…
Introduction by Kathleen Tocke Future Women's Snipe Worlds CancelledUnhappy Women Create (Non-Approved) Women's Snipe Committee and Petition SCIRA Board If you are like most of us, you did not…
By Gweneth Crook I recently had the opportunity to attend the Pan American Games in Toronto at the Royal Canadian Yacht Club. The City of Toronto did an excellent job…
US-Cuba Youth Sailing Exchange Photo courtesy of Jerelyn Biehl … photo gallery … …
From Capital Gazzette By Bill Wagner (Photo courtesy of Jill Bennett) There has been considerable discussion and debate about how the United States trains its junior sailors. Some have…
Annapolis Snipe Fleet 532 hosted the first-ever Annapolis Snipe Invite for under 30 sailors on June 13-14 and the event generated a (not) surprising amount of buzz. Everyone who participated…