Official Communications from SCIRA
Communication to the Members
During 2025, the Chairman of the Technical Committee reported a number of issues contained in several Deeds of Gift approved last year.
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The Heart of the Class: Understanding Snipe Fleets
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…
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Attention Snipe Sailors and Fans!…
by SnipeToday
Selection Process for Snipe Class Executive Director
Message from the SCIRA Commodore…
Executive Director Position
The Snipe Class International Racing Association (SCIRA) is seeking applicants for a part-time Executive Director position. This position will provide administrative and financial services to the SCIRA Board, and will…
Inaugural Address by Commodore Martín Bermúdez de la Puente Gallego
Dear Snipe Class friends, It is an honour for me to address you as the new Commodore of our Class.
by SnipeTonight
Habemus New Board
Finally we have a new Board with some young blood!…
SCIRA Board elects New Officers
The SCIRA Board which takes office 1/1/2025 is as follows: OfficeTermNameBeg Yearending YearCommodore2 yearMartin Bermudez – ESP20252026Vice Commodore2 yearPaola Prada – BRA20252026Secretary2 yearTaylor Scheuermann – USA20252026Treasurer4 year (finishing term of…
by SCIRA Office
The New SCIRA Database and Membership Renewal
Many of you were very frustrated that our former membership database, Clubspot, did not allow for boat look up alongside membership. The SCIRA board listened and agreed that this needed…
by Sue Roberts
Why it is so important to be SCIRA member
This is not meant to be a sermon. But an invitation to reflect. The Board likes to see that there are many races with so many boats around the world.
Membership and SCIRA Rules
Not only is a sailing Class strong when a lot of wonderful regattas are organized all over the world, but also if it has a large membership. Statistics say that…
by Antonio Bari
2024 SCIRA Decals
The 2024 SCIRA decals are ready to be displayed on the aft starboard side of your Snipes!…
by SnipeToday
Official Statement on the Use of Jib Luff Height Adjustment
From the Technical Committee for immediate release…
by SnipeToday
From the SCIRA Commodore
Dear Snipe Sailors, 2023 was a year of many global Snipe class regattas. The WH&A championship took place in Chile in March. Later in August, the European Open on Lake…
SCIRA Board Informal Meeting at the Europeans
At the recent Snipe Europeans in Gargnano, Italy, your SCIRA Board (without Gus Wirth) managed to have an informal meeting in person. Thank you to Daniela Semec for all of her time and effort…
by Sue Roberts