Latest Snipe News

South Eastern Championships 2010
Posted: 18th July 2010

The UK dates are now available for download (see link below-left). More dates will be added in weeks to come.

Blue Circle Open
Posted: 25th July 2010

The UK dates are now available for download (see link below-left). More dates will be added in weeks to come.

2010 Calendar Now Live
Posted: 06th January 2010

The UK dates are now available for download (see link below-left). More dates will be added in weeks to come.

Gusting 40 knots!!
Posted: 5th October 2009

To say the conditions at the Maldon Open were polar oposite to those at Budworth would be an understatement. The fleet ventured out into a mean wind speed of 26knots! - some boats remained on shore, some came home early, most swam, Alan Williams and Liz Pike won. Again!

Does the breeze in the North West always blow from Switzerland?
Posted: 25th September 2009

Budworth delivered it's usual emmental-esque mix of the light, the whispy and the absent.. That said who needs wind to sail? Mark Antonelli and new super crew Nick Devereux sailed to victory taking bullets in 6 out of 7 races!

Alan Williams and Liz Pike retain their status as National Champions.
Posted: 27th August 2009

As the rest of the fleet played snakes and ladders in the shifty offshore Paignton breeze, Alan Williams and Liz Pike sailed clear to win 6 out of 7 races. Alan is never far from a ladder and Liz clearly doesn't like snakes! Read more..

Alan Williams and Liz Pike win the Stone open.
Posted: 13th July 2009

Who knew Snipers could take such a disliking to racing marks - was there any need to hit them soo many times? The wing mark must have been in danger of deflating!

Sue Roberts and Peter Wolstenholm win Blue Circle Open
Posted: 6th July 2009

Winning three races and coming second in another Sue and Peter showed the fleet how its done.

Tom Ditchburn and Alex Sharp win Junior Nationals
Posted: 6th June 2009

7 boats competed in the Junior and Ladies National Championships. Racing was competitive throughout the fleet with first place being decided on the last race. Deborah Love and Chris Campey won the Ladies Nationals, which were again held concurrently with the Juniors.Read more..

Marshalls win Shoreham Open
Posted: 9th May 2009

11 boats competed in the second Shoreham open. Competitors travelled from Cheshire, Essex and Kent to join 1 home boat. Force 3 to 4 winds provided ample wind for all 4 races. With offshore wind on the Sunday, large gains were to be had in the significant shifts, and the SW onshore breeze on the Monday provided opportunities for losses and gains to be made on the building waves. All four races were set to an Olympic course with a downwind finish; places where fought for to the end, although the Marshall brothers Iain and Richard prevailed to take 3 of the 4 Races, this was despite a premature start for one of them. Read more..

Shoreham Open this weekend!.
Posted: 29th April 2009

Don't forget the Shoreham Open is this weekend (2nd and 3rd May). South coast sailing at its best. We are hoping for a stiff breeze and some moderate swell for the first clash of the season. The racing starts on Sunday but I hear a rumour of a few shandies on the Saturday. See you there.

Great News.
Posted: 29th April 2009

James Harding has reported that Keith Harding has been given the all clear. James ran in the sun (and sweat) drenched London Marathon on Sunday. He is raising money for the charity Pancreatic Cancer UK. It's never too late to donate: justgiving.com/hardinguk

Welcome to the new look Scira Uk website.
Posted: 2nd January 2009

The site will be under constant delevelopment. If you have any ideas for new content or want us to advertise your boat please let us know. All ideas are welcome. You can email your ideas to pro@snipe.org.uk

New JibeTech for 2009?
Posted: 10th October 2008

Orders are being collected at Budworth sailing club. The boats will be shipped early 2009 from the USA with an order from the Fin class.