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Top batten rule change

We need circulate some important news concerning the proposals voted and passed during the SCIRA board meetings called during the last Worlds at Rungsted/Danmark. The committee has permitted the modification of the Snipe mainsail to incorporate a full length top batten and longer middle and lower battens.  The Technical Committee is informed that at least four sail-makers have made this modification and are in the process of testing.

Written by Administrator   
Sunday, 18 March 2012 08:59
Blackwater Open

As the sailors dried themselves off, the cries of "that was some of the best racing I have ever had" could be heard. Andy and Carol Gibson relished in the deluge to win a tight contest

Written by Iain Marshall   
Friday, 22 July 2011 08:50
Blue Circle Open 2011

If at first you dont succeed is a saying that came true this weekend at Blue Circle Sailing Club for the 49th Snipe Open Meeting.  After 29 years of trying, Mark Antonelli crewed by Tracey Norris took the honours in what was to prove a test of patience over 2 days and 4 races.

Written by Iain Marshall   
Wednesday, 06 July 2011 11:27
Shoreham Open 2011

Blowing away the cobwebs on the South Coast

Ten Snipes gathered at Shoreham on the late May Bank Holiday as a warm-up for the Nationals later in the month.

Written by Steve Roberts   
Saturday, 14 May 2011 12:31
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