The winds were mostly strong and we had improved our techniques on. Tight racing at the 2011 snipe pan am trials in fort lauderdale, florida. The cobra ii and the sidewinder fall into the stiff mast category and the proctor. From the scira archives important safety tips for new snipe sailors. Boat preparation is critical for success in the snipe class.
It is a mid70s chubasco and a few things are not obvious how to deal with and are different than boats i see online. You get in, turn on the engine, shift into gear, step on the gas, and off you go. Outhaul the uk main is constructed with a shelf foot to give the bottom third of the main the broadest range of shapes possible. About the snipe class in 2011 the snipe celebrated 80 years of being one of the top, one design, international, racing sail boats. Snipe lines avec images voiles et voiliers, canot, deriveur. World sailing news is the weekly online newsletter of the world sailing. The san diego loft designs a variety of one design sails, including thistle and lido 14, but their specialties are olympic class star and snipe boats. The move of olympic games from 2020 to 2021 has made it impossible for japan to organize the snipe worlds in 2021 as scheduled. The original snipe was not a model but a marconi rigged knockabout 156 long adapted to one design racing.
We enjoyed near ideal conditions for the 77th annual southwestern snipe championship, held may 2526, 20, at the corinthian sailing. These resources give you an opportunity to read about events and activities around the u. Turn your boat over and fill any areas where your hull has deformed inward. In europe, spain and italy are the powerhouses, though scandinavia also. To enjoy yourself on a sailboat, you need to know the basic sailing maneuvers, sail positions, and rules of the waterway for when you encounter other vessels. How to build a plywood snipe harold gilreath wrote this detailed manual in 1956. Rocky mountain snipe fleet 210 is a sixtyyear old club of friends that sail to improve, compete and party. One of the most traditional classes in one design racing, our sail designers are dedicated to making the fastest and best snipe sails. Betfair sniper is a stepbystep approach to the fundamentals of trading the horse racing markets. Crosby 18911953 designer of the snipe, 1931 snipe class international racing association. The boats bendy rig and simple sail plan allows a broad range of crew combinations and weights to make this modern, tactical racer great fun to. Aug 02, 2017 serious racing, serious fun the snipe class motto neatly sums up the appeal of this ubiquitous dinghy. This is because the venue is the same as for the olympics. Sails shall be measured according to international measurers manual.
With over 450 members and 40 fleets throughout the. Aug 18, 2014 if i recall correctly the sailing instructions sis for ssas laser frostbite series indicate a wetsuit or drysuit must be worn. Fukuoka sailing federation fsaf and japan sailing federation jsaf, in cooperation with the snipe class international racing association scira and scira japan. Even in sailing, a sport known for indulging those who appreciate the designs of days gone by, an 80yearold racing class would normally fall under the umbrella of classic classes. Asymmetric warfare group tactical pocket reference a guide for u. This popular racing dinghy has an active international class association that attracts some of the best sailors in the world. The global snipe slogan is serious sailing, serious fun. Our fleet moved to union in 2008 to take advantage of its wakefree water and the exciting sense of growth and fresh start that the young usc presents. Forces sniper awareness and counter sniper tips 2282 morrison st. Snipe sails one design sails and accessories quantum sails. We talked with him after the final event in nassau, bahamas.
S, while providing tips to improve your sailing skills, and a few gofast tips along the way. This tuning guide was compiled with the help many national, north american and world champions assistance and represents the latest thinking on sailing a snipe fast. When augie diaz hit the 2003 snipe winter circuit, he caught fire, winning three of four events. Using a low stretch small diameter line tie the tack of the sail so the edge of the sail is about 38 aft of the backside of the mast. The snipe class international racing association was formed in 1932 and proudly claims the motto serious sailing, serious fun. Snipe rigging questions dinghy anarchy sailing anarchy. You can snipe on ebay and many other auction sites.
The 77th annual snipe southwestern corinthian sailing club. Jul 01, 2012 the physics of sailing kqed quest duration. Jan 14, 2014 even in sailing, a sport known for indulging those who appreciate the designs of days gone by, an 80yearold racing class would normally fall under the umbrella of classic classes. Many boat designs and classes have come and gone, but the snipe class has always been there to offer serious sailing, serious fun this is an organization composed of one design dingy sailors who sail the snipe sailboat in the usa. Various levels of membership are available, depending on whether or not you own a snipe and whether youd like to provide additional support to the class. West coast sailing is your source for snipe sailboat parts and accessories.
Sailing can provide adventure, relaxation, recreation, and just good old fun. Fifteen and a half feet long, light and uncomplicated, easy to trailer and launch, the snipe is a boat that never gets old. Building a snipe as a first boatbuilding project is an excellent way to start. Mainsail tack is cut back away from gooseneck in a curve.
The official newsletter of the snipe class international racing association, usa fall 2006 peter commette on race preparation lake sailing tips inaugural issue. North sails one design is proud of its long association with snipe sailing and the snipe class. Of additional concern is that most of these major regattas are also qualifiers for the worlds, so it is important to keep the system intact. Snipe junior is practically the same type hull modified to meet the needs of a good sailing model and so simplified that almost any boy or girl can make it. Dirt cheap sixtyeight foot dream pirate ship full yacht tour learning the lines duration. The 2019 snipe world championship took off tuesday in ilhabela, brazil, with the first and only race of the day.
Peter commette this article is adapted from another written by someone else, who wishes not to be mentioned. Hobie cat sailing,182 116 the basics of sailing wind is the key. Alexandre paradeda is not only a new member of the quantum family, but also one of the top names in the snipe class and a snipe world champion. She can be seen racing in snipe regattas around the country with ed adams, andy pimental, and henry filter. In light air, you can have the power of the c2f, but in breeze you can flatten the sail as much as you need to. Please give any member of the north snipe team a call if you have any questions. The deck fiberglass needs to either be redone, or sanded down and painted. Or how to have a good number of boats at our main events. An epic snipe sailing compilation, in which the main fun elements of sailing a snipe are displayed. Your dedicated source for sailboats, sailboat parts, sailing gear, and expert advice. Not at all relevant for you just going out and having fun w the snipe but rather an indication of what local clubs think appropriate for winter dinghy sailing in the area. For a copy, see the merchandise section of the website. Three key issues are important for the competitive sailor. Mainsheet the rule for upwind sailing is to trim the mainsheet so the top batten is either parallel with the boom or just hooking to weather of the boom.
Jun 27, 2019 in part one of this series i start the process of building a plywood and cypress snipe class one design sailboat. The boat must weigh at least 381 pounds rigged and ready to go sailing, and there is a moment of inertia measurement to keep builders from lowering the center of gravity too. When speed sailing in a straight line, all jibe tech snipes built after summer 2006 30571 or higher number and all persson or perssonlike snipes, regardless of year, are basically created equal. All other parts are wood and appear to be in good condition. Snipe sailing upwind technique western hemispheres 2014. Although the snipe class has some of the best competition in the world, the class has not lost sight of the importance of social events and, in fact, many regattas are as well known for their parties as they are for their racing. However, even if youre new to snipe sailing, you may not be new to dinghy or sailboat racing, so one type of used boat may not fit all. Sailing the snipe in different countries is a great opportunity and a privilege. It features the latest news and events from the sailing world together with features and info in an easytouse format. Your north snipe main comes set up for a tack line to hold it in place at the mast. See more ideas about one design, design and building. The snipe hull is strong but still may deform around its structural bulkheads or the bunks of the trailer.
Find out why ez sniper is the best ebay auction sniper available. Do not tie the tack right to the mast as this will keep the tack from rotating downwind and make the sail full in the bottom. Annapolis snipe fleet 532 new snipe sailors guide spring 2008 used snipe boat buyers guide this guide is developed with the new snipe sailor looking for a used boat in mind. The class is governed by the snipe class international racing association scira and recognized by the international sailing federation as an international class sailed in 30 different countries. You get introduced to the strategy through a manual. In part one of this series i start the process of building a plywood and cypress snipe class one design sailboat. Of course fiberglass also raised the price above what crosby probably intended, but compared to more recent designs the snipe is very affordable to own, maintain, and race. Originally published in the snipe bulletin, march 1995 carol newman is an expert snipe crew and a regular contributor of snipe news to sailing world and other sailing publications. I picked up a snipe a few years ago, it just made it to the front of the line of boats to sort out. Identify any problem areas of your trailer and reform the bunks so the hull load is better distributed. Serious racing, serious fun the snipe class motto neatly sums up the appeal of this ubiquitous dinghy. Designed in 1931, the snipe has consistently been one of the top two person sailboat racing dinghies in the usa and throughout the world.
In south america, its the default doublehanded racing dinghy. We look forward to helping you get the most from your boat. After purchasing your snipe, i recommend taking your boat to a professional to. The snipe was originally designed in 1931 for a contest in rudder magazine. Snipe sailing in annapolis frequently asked questions. One of the most traditional classes in one design racing, our sail designers are dedicated to making the fastest and best snipe. Can you make quick and accurate judgments about laylines, whos ahead, and the direction of the wind. In a sailboat, though, you play a far more active role in harnessing the energy that propels you forward. A sail areadisplacement ratio below 16 would be considered under powered. The mast and its tuning are probably the single most important thing, to good consistent boat speed in a snipe. Presently there are four popular masts in use, cobra ii, sidewinder sr.
In lighter air the weight of the boom will prevent the top batten from opening. Snipe 75th anniversary edition by jerelyn biehl issuu. The rope has to be doing the job before you sail away from the dock. One word of caution is to study enough so that you are getting the latest information in the current methods, scantlings and rules.
Crosby in 1931, it has evolved into a modern, tactical racing dinghy with fleets around the world. The system was carefully developed after i had kept failing at making great profits on horse races. Usa snipe sailboat class, 2812 canon st, san diego, ca 2020. This technology, combined with his intimate understanding of one design sailing, allows him to create the most versatile sails available. I show how to prep a surface for lofting, make battens, and loft or layout the. Get ready for the us nationals to be sailed out of severn sailing association in annapolis june 2528.
The snipe class in the us scira usa and the international organization scira are supported by your membership in these organizations, whether your interest is in racing or day sailing. Aug 02, 2017 to begin you dont need to know much about how a piston engine works in order to drive a car. As someone else said regarding the snipe, it kinda falls between the popular years and theres not much out there on it. Nov 24, 2017 building a wooden snipe one design sailboat from the original crosby design. June 2008 dear snipe sailors, it is a great pleasure to write this. Most of the faces would be new to him, 20 to 30ish in age, largely co ed, and belonging to sailors who had sharpened their skills on the. These are difficult times for sailing in general, and. The tuning guide created by bruno bethlem, 2009 snipe world champion for getting optimum performance from our new models 2010. Go to any snipe regatta and you ll see septuagenarians mixing it up with teenagers, pro sailors battling it out with sundayafternoon amateurs. Survival guide 101 uses for paracord free download as pdf file.
Sails, rigging, centerboard and rudder shape, hull fairness and mast tuning all share equal importance. Sailboat and sailing yacht searchable database with more than sailboats from. Website the website has the nor, entry form, schedule, charter boats, and. Classic snipes snipe usa serious sailing, serious fun. Discussions on how to sail snipes well and snipe related news.
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