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.
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
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.
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
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
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.
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
The 2023 Annapolis Snipe Fleet season kicked off this past weekend May 13-14 with the SSA Snipe Spring Series. We had a good turnout with 11 boats and a wide variety of racing conditions.
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
Registration is now open for the Annapolis Snipe Invitational / US Snipe Junior Nationals. The Junior Nationals is a qualifier for the 2024 Snipe Junior Worlds in Miami, FL. This is 3 regattas in one! The Annapolis Snipe Invite (ASI) is open to any skipper/crew aged "Under 30". We will not be checking ID's so… Continue reading 2023 US Junior Snipe Natls / ASI U30
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