Snipe (dinghy)

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Current Specifications
File:Snipe dinghy.svg
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Class Symbol
Crew 2
LOA 15 ft 6 in (4.72 m)
Beam 5 ft (1.5 m)
Draft 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Hull weight 381 lb (173 kg)
Main & Jib area 128 sq ft (11.9 m2)
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Snipe Class International emblem

The Snipe is a 15+12 foot, 2 person, one design racing dinghy. Designed by William Crosby in 1931, it has evolved into a modern, tactical racing dinghy with fleets around the world. The Snipe is simple and small, making it easy to sail and trailer. The boat is recognized by the International Sailing Federation as an International Class and is sailed in 26 different countries. There have been over 30,000 Snipes constructed worldwide.

The global Snipe slogan is "Serious sailing, Serious fun".

As a formative boat, it's a decisive class for the world of sailing, and as a remarkable fact, it must be mentioned that the top two olympic medalists in sailing, with five and four medals respectively, were Snipe sailors, Torben Grael and Paul Bert Elvstrøm.

It can be sailed by all types of persons, no matter their age, their weight, or their sex. Co-ed crews are very popular in Snipe sailing.

Because of the very limited evolutions of the boat allowed over the years, there is an excellent second-hand market.

Regattas are held in most countries and local, regional, national and international championships offer great opportunities to compete at different levels of skills.

It's also easy and cheap to transport.

History

During a meeting of the Florida West Coast Racing Association in march, 1931, Bill Crosby promised to publish a new trailer boat design in the magazine "The Rudder". This was done on the July, 1931 issue, and the new boat was called "Snipe". The first unit was built in Pass Christian, Mississippi and was issued sail number 1 of the class in September, 1931. By may, 1932, 150 boats were already registered, and by the end of the year the number reached 250. In July, 1936, the class was the largest racing class in the world.

World Champions

Year Skipper and Country Fleet
1934 Flag of the United States.svg William E. Bracey (USA) 1-Dallas
1935 Flag of the United States.svg Perry Bass (USA) 1-Dallas
1936 Flag of the United States.svg Philip Benson, Jr. (USA) 4-Sea Cliff
1937 Flag of the United States.svg Arthur M. Deacon (USA) 3-Central Long Island Sound
1938 Flag of the United States.svg Charles Gabor (USA) 10-Lake Mohawk
1939 Flag of the United States.svg Walter Hall (USA) 62-Corinthian
1940 Flag of the United States.svg Darby Metcalf (USA) 90-Los Angeles
1941 Flag of the United States.svg Darby Metcalf (USA) 90-Los Angeles
1942 Flag of the United States.svg Charles Heinzerling (USA) 190-Gull Lake
1945 Flag of the United States.svg Bob White (USA) 94-Newport Harbor
1946 Flag of the United States.svg Bob Davis (USA) 94-Newport Harbor
1947 Flag of the United States.svg Ted A. Wells (USA) 93-Wichita
1948 20px Carlos Vilar Castex (ARG) 274-Club Náutico San Isidro
1949 Flag of the United States.svg Ted A. Wells (USA) 93-Wichita
1951 20px Jorge Vilar Castex (ARG) 274-Club Náutico San Isidro
1953 20px Antonio José Conde Martins (POR) 369-Vela Atlantico
1955 20px Mario Capio (ITA) 712-Tugillio
1957 20px Juan Manuel Alonso Allende (ESP) 151-Real Club Marítimo del Abra y Real Sporting Club
1959 File:Flag of Denmark.svg Paul Elvstrom (DEN) 585-Copenhaguen
1961 20px Axel Schmidt (BRA) 477-Saco de Sao Francisco
1963 20px Axel Schmidt (BRA) 477-Saco de Sao Francisco
1965 20px Axel Schmidt (BRA) 477-Saco de Sao Francisco
1967 20px Nelson Piccolo (BRA) 426-Rio Grande do Sul
1969 Flag of the United States.svg Earl Elms (USA) 495-Mission Bay
1971 Flag of the United States.svg Earl Elms (USA) 495-Mission Bay
1973 20px Félix Gancedo (ESP) 146-Real Club Mediterráneo
1975 20px Félix Gancedo (ESP) 146-Real Club Mediterráneo
1977 20px Boris Ostergren (BRA) 426-Rio Grande do Sul
1979 Flag of the United States.svg Dave Chapin (USA) 91-Island Bay
1981 Flag of the United States.svg Jeff Lenhart (USA) 495-Mission Bay
1983 20px Torben Grael (BRA) 159-Rio de Janeiro
1985 20px Santiago Lange (ARG) 274-Club Náutico San Isidro
1987 20px Torben Grael (BRA) 159-Rio de Janeiro
1989 20px Ricardo Fabini (URU) 506-Yacht Club Uruguayo
1991 20px Axel Roger (ARG) 737-Club Universitario de Buenos Aires
1993 20px Santiago Lange (ARG) 274-Club Náutico San Isidro
1995 20px Santiago Lange (ARG) 274-Club Náutico San Isidro
1997 20px Mauricio Santa Cruz (BRA) 159-Rio de Janeiro
1999 20px Nelido Manzo (CUB) 22-Havana
2001 20px Alexandre Paradeda (BRA) 426-Rio Grande do Sul
2003 Flag of the United States.svg Augie Diaz (USA) 7-Miami
2005 Flag of the United States.svg Augie Diaz (USA) 7-Miami
2007 Flag of the United States.svg Tomas Hornos (USA) 77-Winchester
2009 20px Bruno Bethlem de Amorim (BRA) 159-Rio de Janeiro

References

  • SCIRA Deeds of Gift, [1].
  • SCIRA listing of fleets, [2].
  • SCIRA Regatta Results, [3].
  • 2007 World championship official website, [4]
  • 2009-12 Snipe Class International Racing Association official rulebook, [5]

External links

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