The first weekend of June saw another record-breaking Colonial Cup with 48 registrants. The Colonial Cup has become the premier northeast Spring regatta in the last few years as Annapolis has a strong local fleet that is able to provide housing to competitors, a great venue at the Severn Sailing Association and interesting and challenging… Continue reading 2025 Colonial Cup – Big Fleet, Big Breeze, Big Fun
In September, Annapolis Fleet 532 participated in two national and two local Snipe events. Highlights included the North American Championships in New Jersey, the US Masters Championships in San Diego, Fall Quassy and the SSA Fall Series.
(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
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!
Time to make sure all your 2024 Dues are up to date! Fleet 532 Dues: Fleet dues will remain an easy $20 for 2024. Shout out to our newest member Darby Capellin who has the First Dues Paying Member of 2024 honors! You can pay 2 ways: ZELLE: this is easy and has no transaction fees. Just go… Continue reading January is Dues Time!
We are planning a Florida-style feast to get psyched for the Winter Season, with Cuban Sandwiches being made for scratch (including the bread!) by Preston Senior. I will be looking for a few more people to contribute Black Beans, Rice, Salad, and Dessert. Treasurer Eric Reinke has graciously offered to host us (address on the… Continue reading Winter Meeting & Social!
Fleet Championship Like the lottery, you gotta buy a ticket to win! Alex Pline came on strong as the season waned which brought them over the finish line first by a hair and were the only team to sail all five of the events this year. Brady Stagg was second and last year's champ took… Continue reading November 2023 Fleet Update
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
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
Plans are well underway for a great May & June of Snipe Sailing in Annapolis. Zack & Nikki are putting together a great Colonial Cup / District 1 Championship on June 3-4 with t-shirts, dinner, and a Blender Party all included in registration. The following weekend, Devon & Marissa are chairing the US Snipe Junior… Continue reading May 2023 eSSAy Snipe Fleet Update
Annapolis Snipe Fleet 532 