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Snipe
The Snipe is a 15-1/2 foot, 2 person, one design racing dinghy with a rich history. Designed by William Crosby in 1931, it has evolved into a modern, tactical racing dinghy with fleets around the world. 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. The essence of the class is summed up by its motto: Serious Sailing, Serious Fun. Author: Eric Wulff
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| Pos | Crew | Mast | Boom | Spi Pole | Main | Jib | Spinnaker | Rudder | Board | Hull |
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| 1 |
Matthew Wolstenholme(60kg)
Eiichi Higuchi(62kg)
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Sidewinder |
Persson Marine |
|
Starvoile |
Starvoile |
|
Zeltic |
DB Marine |
DB Marine |
| 2 |
Joe Warwicker
Andy Service
|
Sidewinder |
Persson Marine |
|
PL Sails |
PL Sails |
|
Zeltic |
Zeltic |
Zeltic |
| 3 |
Tim Tavinor
Kay Tavinor
|
Sidewinder |
Sidewinder |
|
North Sails |
North Sails |
|
|
MAS Marine |
MAS Marine |
| 4 |
Yohei Koso(65kg)
Katia Royer
|
Sidewinder |
Super Spars |
|
PL Sails |
PL Sails |
|
DB Marine |
Pearson |
Pearson |
| 5 |
Peter Wolstenholme(65kg)
Lloyd Roberts(80kg)
|
Super Spars |
Sidewinder |
|
VB |
VB |
|
Jean-Jaques |
Home Made |
DB Marine |
| 6 |
Alan Williams
Liz Pike
|
Sidewinder |
Persson Marine |
|
North Sails |
North Sails |
|
Pearson |
Pearson |
Pearson |
| 7 |
Guy Marks
Sam Boniface
|
Sidewinder |
Pearson |
|
PL Sails |
PL Sails |
|
Pearson |
Pearson |
Pearson |
| 9 |
Patrick Sarsfield
Jeroen Royer
|
Sidewinder |
Sidewinder |
|
Starvoile |
Starvoile |
|
Pearson |
Pearson |
Pearson |
| 10 |
Chris Surridge
Jonathan Surridge
|
Sidewinder |
Super Spars |
|
VB |
VB |
|
Jim Marshall |
Pearson |
Pearson |
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Allen Snipe UK Nationals at Burnham-on-Crouch
Great sailing, camping and amazing hospitality
Posted on 17 Aug
Snipes at Bough Beech
Boats from Budworth, Blackwater and Cambridge joined the locals to make 21 in total
Posted on 18 Jul
140 teams register for 100th Bacardi Cup in 24hrs
The excitement surrounding the centennial edition of the iconic event is huge
Posted on 16 Jun
Snipe open meeting at Stone
16 boats, including 2 junior teams, head to Essex
Posted on 13 Jun
Bacardi announces 100th edition of the Bacardi Cup
2027 Bacardi Series dates also released
Posted on 2 Jun
Snipes at Blackwater
South East Championship and European Circuit
Posted on 6 May
One week to Magic Marine Daffodil Regatta
Ullswater YC has seen a surge in entries across multiple fleets
Posted on 16 Apr
60th Don Q Rum Snipe Regatta at Coconut Grove
Biscayne Bay delivered up glamour conditions
Posted on 13 Apr
Snipes at Bough Beech
Racing for the Junior, Women's and Under 30 Nationals 2026
Posted on 10 Apr
Cayard and Kleen win the 99th Bacardi Cup
A dogfight for the ages
Posted on 8 Mar
99th Bacardi Cup Day 5
Cayard Holds Narrow Lead as Scheidt Forces Final-Day Showdown
Posted on 7 Mar
99th Bacardi Cup Day 4
Cayard Still on Top, but Scheidt Bites Back
Posted on 6 Mar
99th Bacardi Cup Day 3
Hat Trick for Cayard and Kleen
Posted on 5 Mar
Bacardi Rolls Out Red Carpet for Over 200 Boats
99th Bacardi Cup and 2026 Bacardi Invitational Regatta set to begin in Miami
Posted on 27 Feb
Ullswater Magic Marine Daffodil Regatta Preview
Two full days of racing promise tight competition
Posted on 13 Feb
Marina Rubicón sets the stage for Olympic sailing
Lanzarote will once again become one of the world's key winter sailing hubs
Posted on 16 Jan
Ullswater Yacht Club 2026 Open Events
The club is gearing up for another thrilling season on one of England's most scenic lakes
Posted on 13 Jan
Snipes at Budworth
Home of one of the UK's most active Snipe fleets
Posted on 23 Sep 2025
Snipe Europeans 2025 at Vilamoura, Portugal overal
Epic week of racing concludes
Posted on 13 Sep 2025
Snipe Europeans 2025 at Vilamoura, Portugal Day 3
A test of patience and skill for the fleet
Posted on 11 Sep 2025
Snipe Europeans 2025 at Vilamoura, Portugal Day 2
Perfect sailing conditions for the fleet
Posted on 10 Sep 2025
Snipe Europeans 2025 at Vilamoura, Portugal Day 1
Two Races Completed on Opening Day
Posted on 9 Sep 2025
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Snipe Europeans 2025 sets sail in Vilamoura
The fleet of 75 boats representing 11 nations are set for racing
Posted on 8 Sep 2025
2025 Snipe Western Hemisphere & Asia Championship
Justin Callahan & Trevor Davis win at San Diego Yacht Club
Posted on 7 Sep 2025
Snipe North Americans Bob Betancourt Day 3 Gallery
San Diego continued to deliver on Sunday
Posted on 25 Aug 2025
Snipe North Americans Bob Betancourt Day 2 Gallery
More ideal conditions on Saturday in San Diego
Posted on 24 Aug 2025
Snipe North Americans Bob Betancourt Day 1 Gallery
Stunning conditions on Friday in San Diego
Posted on 23 Aug 2025
Snipe UK National Championship at Ullswater
The class motto - Serious Sailing, Serious Fun
Posted on 21 Aug 2025
Snipe Italian Nationals registration open
Held in Sardinia for the first time in the history of the class
Posted on 2 Aug 2025
Snipe Women's World Championship overall
A game of who could grab the lead and hold it on the final day
Posted on 27 Jul 2025
