The Snipe is a racing sailboat, with early examples built with wooden hulls and more recent ones with hulls made from fiberglass. It has a fractional sloop rig, a spooned raked stem , an angled …

One of the most popular sailing dinghies ever. (In its heyday, the largest sailboat racing class). Origins in the US. Built, sailed and raced around the world to this day. See international web …

Join the Snipe Class! Serious Sailing, Serious Fun. The Snipe is a two person dinghy that brings the well-balanced class motto “ serious sailing, serious fun ” to life at every regatta. It’s a class …

The Snipe is a two person dinghy that brings the well-balanced class motto “serious sailing, serious fun” to life at every regatta. With a range of ages and abilities, the racing is always …

More than 32000 boats have been built since 1931, when the naval architect Bill Crosby published the plans of the Snipe on the magazine “The Rudder”. As someone noticed, this …

The Snipe is an affordable boat and durable boat. The Snipe offers racing opportunities around the world with the highest levels of international competition. The Snipe requires athleticism, …

Jun 15, 2013 · Though many classic wooden Snipes are still sailing, the boats racing today are professionally built of fiberglass out of certified moulds. The tolerances are tight, which …

Mar 11, 2014 · Boat Preparation. Hull: After purchasing your Snipe, I recommend taking your boat to a professional to have it faired every four years of so. Fiberglass boats shrink as they age, …

Mar 5, 2023 · The snipe sailboat is a classic racing sailboat that has been around since the early 1900s and is still popular today among sailing enthusiasts and racers alike. The snipe has a …

The Snipe is a classical beauty that sails well and safely even in heavy wind conditions. The purchase price is attractive and the boat keeps its value and racing performance for years.