International Snipe Class
The International Snipe is an internationally renowned racing dinghy; it is one of the largest classes in the world. There are many things that make this boat so popular, not least the extremely competive racing and clear sense of enjoyment snipe sailors experience the world over. The Snipe has beautiful racing lines and can be sailed by sailors of all ages in most conditions - even in strong wind and heavy sea. Snipes are well built and will hold their value for years while not suffering from any degradation in racing performance that other dinghies may suffer.
The UK Snipe Class International Racing Association (SCIRA) is well run organisation. We take a keen interest in all programmed regattas and the success of our sailors both locally and internationally. It is not uncommon to see a Snipe sailor representing their country in an olympic class!
Our sailors regularly compete in International regattas, the European race circuit has some of the best competitions that sailing has to offer. Locally and Internationally the Snipe Class offers the best racing calendar you can imagine.{jcomments off}
Snipe News
Shoreham Open - Cancelled
Unfortunately Shoreham SC have decided to cancel this years Snipe Open event. Feedback from sailors has indicated that they would be expecting a very low attendance for this event. This is a great shame because Shoreham is the best sea venue on the UK circuit. It's always an exhilarating ride, and the club are fantastically welcoming - you only have to look at the photos from the past few years.
Sad news for my first post on the new website - Sue
Jib Cloth Weight Increase
The SCIRA Rules Committee would like to call the attention to the following increase in the minimum jib cloth weight:
Beginning January 1, 2013 for all new production,
the minimum weight of the jib cloth will increase
from 130 grams/sq meter to 160 grams/sq meter
Read more...
Upcoming Events
| Sat May 25 German National Championships |
| Sun May 26 Shoreham Open **Cancelled** |
| Sat Jun 08 Stone Open |
| Fri Jun 28 Piada Trophy |
| Sat Jul 06 Blackwater Open |
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2013 Nationals
Our national championships this year will be held in Orkney between Friday the 2nd August and Sunday 4th August. We are very much looking forward to sailing in this beautiful part of the world and mixing it up with the Orkney snipe fleets.
All of the information that you will need to attend the event can be found on our website.
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