June 11-14, 2026, Severn Sailing Association, Annapolis, MD Day 1: It may be light, but the Snipe fleet is all smiles Despite an unstable forecast, 52 teams hit the line today for the start of the 2026 Snipe Nationals at Severn Sailing Association in Annapolis, MD From local juniors to seasoned West Coast veterans, competitors… Continue reading Daily Reports from 2026 Snipe Nationals
A deep, multigeneraltional fleet of 49 Snipes contested the 60th Colonial Cup this weekend in Annapolis, with 7 quality races run with Vakros Race Sense. Arthur Blodgett/Sara Shumann won the event sailing for the Severn Sailing Association, with Bradley Adam/Thomas Walker of SSA second and Enrique Quintero/Lorena Fondora of Coral Reef Yacht Club in 3rd… Continue reading 2026 Colonial Cup brings the best to SSA
The team of Owen Fretwell/Colin Krebs gets the most out of a gybe in light air. Photo: Will Keyworth. The future for U.S. Snipe sailing is looking bright: Junior (under 22 years old) teams captured the top three spots at the August 16-17 combined Snipe Junior National Championship and Annapolis Snipe Invitational (U30), held at… Continue reading 2025 Annapolis Snipe Invitational / US Junior National Championships
The 2025 DickC Cup saw a return to the typical light air Annapolis Summer conditions. At least after almost a month of insufferably hot temperatures, the temperatures moderated a bit after a passing cool front (that spawned a water spout that went right through SSA!). The DickC Cup is is a collegiate style A/B regatta… Continue reading 3rd Annual DickC Cup
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.
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
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
After a 5-year hiatus, the 80th Snipe Midwinter Championship was run in the awesome new venue of Upper Keys Sailing Club in Key Largo, FL. Eight boats with Annapolis Fleet members participated in the 26-boat fleet with the full Snipe range of World Champions and hopefuls, weekend warriors, and new-to-Snipes sailors. The scheduling one week… Continue reading Sunshine State Sailing Circuit Returns
Here's the list of important dates and payment links! Get SOCIAL! The Merry Snipemas Party is Dec 22nd at SSA - PLEASE RSVP via Evite and/or pay the $20pp to cover food and drink Evite Link: http://evite.me/67WSaaPpBQ Payment Link: https://annapolis-snipe-fleet.square.site/product/holiday-party/15 Get LEGIT! Make sure you are all paid up for 2023 2023 Annapolis Snipe Fleet… Continue reading Important Dates & Links for Dec 2022!
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