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Official Statement on the Use of Jib Luff Height Adjustment
From the Technical Committee for immediate release…
by SnipeToday
SCIRA
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
Commodore’s Log Book
From the Snipe Bulletin – Spring 2023 Dear Snipe class sailors and enthusiasts, I would like to welcome you to the next issue of the digital…
SCIRA Emblems and Insignias
Our Class emblems and insignias unite the worldwide Snipe family and also represent our long history. Long live the Snipe!…
SCIRA Treasurer’s Report
SCIRA End of Year Accounts 2022 The SCIRA Board would like to personally thank all of you who paid your membership dues last year. We would also like to thank…
by SCIRA Office
Why Join the Snipe Class Association?
Sailors constantly ask, “Why Should I Join SCIRA?” Below we’ve outlined the many reasons to support this 91 year old Association.
by SCIRA Office
2023 SCIRA Decals
The history of our Class is also the story of the decals that have been chosen by the Commodores in charge and have been shown on the starboard side of…
From the New Commodore Zbigniew Rakocy
As of January 1, 2023, I will be the new Commodore of SCIRA. I accept this honourable position for the term of 2 years (2023-2024) with respect and responsibility to…
From the Outgoing Commodore Luis Soubie
Mendoza, Argentina, December 31, 2022. 12 years ago, I was just like any other Snipe sailor with over 20 years of experience.
by Luis Soubié
End of Year 2022- Beginning of 2023 letter to members
Read the latest from outgoing Commodore Luis Soubie and new Commodore Zbi Rakocy as they reflect on the Snipe Class LINK to letters…
by SCIRA Office
Daniela Semec new European General Secretary
SCIRA welcomes Daniela Semec as the new European General Secretary. Daniela says “I am very proud to have been chosen as GS for Europe until August and I hope to…
by SCIRA Office
SCIRA Board of Governors
Congratulations to the SCIRA Board of Governors who will begin their term January 2023. Commodore 2023-2024 – Zbigniew Rakocy – Poland Vice Commodore 2023-2024 – Martin Bermudez – Spain Secretary…
by SCIRA Office
SCIRA Supports World Sailing Recommendation
The SCIRA Board supports the recommendation from World Sailing for International Classes to suspend the participation of Russian or Belarusian athletes and officials at international events…
by SCIRA Office
Rules Proposals – due March 1
Want to propose a change to a Class Rule? The deadline is March 1! Any changes must be submitted through your National Secretary or 5 fleet captains can submit. Don’t…
by SCIRA Office