Annapolis delivered for the record 40 Snipes racing in this years Colonial Cup regatta with quintessential Chesapeake Bay conditions, top notch competition and as always Serious Fun.
Category: Regattas
May Snipe eSSAy
(extended version) The DonQ Rum Regatta in Miami was the perfect wrap to the Winter Season with 36 super competitive boats sailing over 3 days of warm and whacky conditions. The regatta provided some gorgeous photos by the talented Hannah Lee Noll. We’ve picked out a few of our fleet here, but take a look… Continue reading May Snipe eSSAy
Spring Sailing is here!
As much of the fleet is sailing the final Winter Circuit Regatta (the DonQ) this weekend, it is time to start thinking about starting the Snipe sailing season here at home! The schedule in brief is on our website on the Schedule tab: snipefleetannapolis.com/schedule Recap of the 2024 Winter Circuit: There were 6 total regattas… Continue reading Spring Sailing is here!
The Frigidist Digit
The Frigid Digit lived up to its name this year with cool temperatures, heavy rain on Saturday and strong northwest breeze on Sunday after the passing of a quintessential late season Mid-Atlantic cold front. Nonetheless, we had our typical hi quality sailing despite the conditions.
SSA Snipe Fall Series
We weren't quite sure what to expect having our Snipe Fall Series on the US Labor Day weekend but we ended up with two great - and very challenging - days of racing. The crew situation was a little slim with many of our usual crews (and skippers) having other plans for Saturday/Sunday, but ultimately… Continue reading SSA Snipe Fall Series
Great Kick Off for 1st Annual DickC Cup Regatta
Fifteen teams came out for the inaugural DickC Cup A/B college-style regatta on August 19-20, 2023. Over the weekend, 18 races were completed in a range of wind conditions that tested new and experienced teams alike.
Inaugural DickC Cup A/B Regatta Scheduled for Aug 19-20th
Snipe Fleet 532 is excited to announce that registration is open for the Inaugural DickC Cup A/B Regatta on August 19-20 at SSA. This event will be run "college-style" with 2 teams sailing one boat, short course racing, with rotations off the SSA docks. The idea is to grab a Snipe Fleet Alum who hasn't… Continue reading Inaugural DickC Cup A/B Regatta Scheduled for Aug 19-20th
Fleet 532 had a blast at the 2023 Snipe Nationals
by Sarah Alexander Forty boats participated in the Snipe National Championship in Sandusky, Ohio June 27-July 1st! With dedication, competence, and serious midwestern hospitality, the regatta organizers and the Sandusky Sailing Club hosted an excellent event. Sandusky provided some great sailing over the five days of racing; conditions ranged from 15+ knots to much lighter… Continue reading Fleet 532 had a blast at the 2023 Snipe Nationals
Davis/Tindall Win US Junior Snipe Nationals; Adam/Walker win U30 Division
Nineteen teams competed June 10-11, 2023 at the Annapolis Snipe Invite (ASI) / US Snipe Junior Nationals hosted by Severn Sailing Association (Annapolis, MD). Attended by many college and post college sailors, the event promotes Snipe sailing to under 22 (Junior) and under 30 sailors.
2023 Snipe Colonial Cup and District 1 Championships Dominated by Under 30 Sailors
The 2023 Snipe Colonial Cup and Snipe District 1 Championships was held this past weekend at the Severn Sailing Association by Snipe Fleet 532. Four of the top five finishers and 10 of the 34 skippers were “NextGen” sailors - under 30 years of age. Many have high-level college sailing experience (several of them arriving… Continue reading 2023 Snipe Colonial Cup and District 1 Championships Dominated by Under 30 Sailors
Annapolis Snipe Fleet 532 