 About the Snipe Class
In 2006 the Snipe celebrated 75 years of being one of the
top, one- design, international, racing sail boats. Designed in
1931, the Snipe has consistently been one of the top two person
sailboat racing dinghies in the USA and throughout the World.
Over this period many boat designs and classes have come and gone,
but the Snipe and the Snipe Class has always been there to offer
Serious Sailing, Serious Fun®.
Over the years it's been a training boat for many of the World
Class and Olympic sailors. When they want lots of boat time and
racing that places a premium on strategy and tactics they come
to the Snipe. It's a great boat to introduce youth to the art of
rigging and tuning, which is so important in most other boats after
the Opti and 420. On the local level families and multiple generations
of families have made Snipe sailing at their local club an integral
part of their lives. It has been their Family recreation, together,
for a life time. Read More About the History
of the Snipe Class...
In the USA, Snipe sailing is organized and managed
by SCIRA USA. Our organization is dedicated to delivering to its
members services
and an organizational structure which contributes to an enjoyable
one design sailboat racing experience in which members can have
an enjoyable experience, learn and enhance their sailing skills.
National and International Competitions
The US Snipe Class has numerous National Championships held throughout
the year. These include our regular Nationals, Jr. Nationals, Masters
Nationals, and Women's Nationals. All events are open. Click here
for more information. (.pdf)
The Snipe is also widely sailed around the globe. Both qualifying
and open events are offered throughout Europe, South America, and
Asia. Click here for more
information. (.pdf)
 About the Boat
The Snipe is a 15 1/2 foot, 2 person, one design racing dingy
which has delivered an enjoyable sailing experience and outstanding
long term value for its owners for 75 years. Designed in 1931 by
William Crosby as a smaller, easily trailerable sailboat which
can be rigged and launched in a minimum of time, the Snipe has
evolved into a moden tactical dingy which is enjoyed by a broad
spectrum of recreational racing sailors, ranging from the entry
level novice sailor to the Olympic champion. Across this spectrum
of experience is one constant, enjoyable family recreation together
for a lifetime.
The Snipe can effectively be sailed by people of all ages, skill
and sizes. Many families start sailing the Snipe when their families
are young, and make Snipe sailing an integral part of their life.
You will frequently see a grandfather sailing with his grandchild,
a husband with his wife, a wife with her husband, a parent with
their child, or an all junior family team. The environment is excellent
for raising a family, engaging in healthy competitive competition
together as a family for an entire generation, or more.
The experience is best summed up in our theme, Serious
Sailing, Serious Fun®, life time family recreation
together for everyone.
Additional Links
Snipe Personalities
Brief History of the Snipe Class |
