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Forming a Snipe Fleet

Fleet Charter

The Fleet organization is the heart of the Snipe Class. Fleets are the basis of our organizational structure and the most significant contributor to retaining and increasing membership. Fleets provide the structure by which many are introduced to the class, learn to sail Snipes, then pass on their knowledge to other newcomers. Almost all fleets host a local regatta, and many fleet members travel to other to local, regional, national, and international events. These events are usually organized and underwritten by Fleets.

One of the major steps in becoming a Fleet is being recognized as an officially chartered fleet by SCIRA USA and SCIRA. It is symbolic of your sailing group’s commitment to the development of Snipe sailing at your club and region. It is a symbol to prospective members that you are committed to operating a Fleet at the sailing center and their investment in a Snipe sailboat will be a worthwhile investment and deliver enjoyable weekends of competitive sailboat racing. We ask that Fleets with 3 or more Members become officially chartered SCIRA Fleets. The Charter fee is $10. $5 is retained by SCIRA USA and $ 5 is passed on to SCIRA International.

If your Fleet has 3 or more members we are asking you to Charter your Fleet by sending to SCIRA USA in Lincoln $10 for the Charter Fee. Upon payment of your Charter Fee we will forward to you the new DVD's 'Snipe Out of the Box' and 'This goes Where?' to used for training your new members.

SCIRA Requirements for a Snipe Fleet

1. At least 3 measured and dues paid boats are required for a provisional charter.
2. 4 boats are required for a second year
3. 5 boats are required for the third year, and to hold a permanent charter
4. All boats must be measured, with a measurement data sheet (MDS) on file in the SCIRA office. Forms can be obtained from the office for unmeasured boats.
5. Boats must be registered in the name of the present owner or entity. The owners of measured Snipes join SCIRA USA by paying annual dues. A decal is issued on dues payment and entitles members to race in SCIRA events. All members receive will a Rulebook. (see Membership requirements for additional benefits of becoming a member of the US Snipe Class.
6. Payment of annual fleet charter fee: $10.00. Send the SCIRA USA office (address below) a current list of all paying members with name, address, year of birth as well as a current list of hull numbers of active Snipes.
7. For each fleet a Fleet Captain should be elected and a measurer appointed.

Mary Buckley
Executive Administrator
PO Box 83866
Lincoln, NE 68501
Ph/Fax: (402) 796-2505

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