1\ - I <L SEPTEMBER 1972 4035-R PACIFIC HIGHWAY SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA 92110 Ccfoa UllaAU PHONE (714) 295-8887 Cobra Masts have been out since 1969, since then they have been used on Snipes that have captured almost every major Snipe regatta in North America. They were used by the 1969 and 1971 world champion. In 1971 they domi nated with 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th places. They were used in winning the 1969, '70 and 71 U.S. Nationals. In '71 they were 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th. They were used by the winners of the last 2 Jr. Nationals, in '71 they were 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th. They were used by the 1970 and '71 North American Champ (Cork). They were 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th in the 1971 Midwinter Circuit (Nassau, Miami and Clearwater). ^ In 1972 we are introducing the Cobra Boom. It is very light and provides t. ' stiffness required to keep the leech of the main tight on a reach. Bendy booms waste power. The 1972 Cobras will also have some new equipment — MAST PRICES Unrigged with Hardware — Hardware includes goose neck, spreaders and bands. Bottom cup, main halyard sheave and hound fitting with jib hal yard sleave. $200.00 Rigged with shrouds, halyards, halyard locks, bands, bottom of shrouds must The spreaders are now of polished stainless steel, The gooseneck is all stainless steel. It is much be finished by you to fit your boat. they weigh under 8 02. per pair as compared to stronger than the old aluminum one. Also it will $255.00 17 oz. of the aluminum type we used before. not freeze up when used insalt air. Boom with end plates $32.00 Price $12.00 pair Price $12.00 Rigged Boom $75.00 ELMS SAILS Can you buy one set of sails to cover all racing conditions? Yes if it's an Elms. The new sails that we have been manufacturing the last part of 1971 have proved to be excellent all weather sails. Our 1971 No. 1 model seemed to get faster as the wind increased, so we went to work on it A and tried to improve it's light air performance. We were able to make them considerably faster in light air without hurting the medium and heavy air performance. The proof comes from the World Championship in Brazil. The conditions were from 45 MPH down to a vacuum. Elms Sails consistently were the best, win ning 5 of the seven races and getting 5 of the seven seconds. The over all performance for us was 1st, 3rd and 4th. The second boat used a combina tion of two sailmakers, main by one, jib by another. This last year we also got our 5th straight U.S. National Championship. To gether with a 4th showing, made our sails the most consistent there. This regatta was very light. The Juniors had wind up to 20. Elms Sails got 1st, 2nd and 4th. The Nassau Midwinters were heavy. Elms Sails got 7 straight firsts, capturing 1st and 2nd in the championship. These sails were all 1971 No. l's except for the 3 boats that did well in the Worlds. They had 1972 models. Their performance would warrant you buying the new all purpose Elms Sails in 1972. We are calling them the 1972 No. 1. PRICE— $185.00 with window and glass battens, bag and no. Plus Royalty (U.S. only) — $5.00 per sail, $10.00 per suit 4035-R PACIFIC HIGHWAY SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA 92110 ELMS SAILS PHONE (714) 295-8887 - yacJIhts WICHITA. KANSAS Low Moment of Inertia Quality Controlled Production 381 # Weight for 1974 Hull and Deck Molded in One Piece Hull Rigidity Surpassing Wooden Hulls THIRTY YEARS SNIPE SAILING All Fiberglass for minimal Maintenance Base Price Full Rigged for Racing Above: Curly haired nine year old Dan Wesselhoft Hull Speed Second to None holds the tiller of his first Snipe. Management has 15 years Fiberglass Exp. Below: More recently, Dan and his comely crew Joan, accept trophy at C.D.Y.C. Build to SCIRA Measurements Note: Son, Dave Wesselhoft now sails his own Snipe WE AT S.Y. ARE PLEDGED TO GIVE YOU, THE SKIPPER, SNIPES - FAST, MAINTENANCE FREE AND MEETING ALL MEASUREMENTS SET OUT BY SCIRA WRITE FOR FULL DETAILS TODAY 3550 SOUTHEAST BLVD., WICHITA, KANSAS k 316-685-8611 67216 r Using our sails is like putting on your pants- you win one leg at a time Frank Pontius has sent the results for regattas sailed in District in in 1971. Sixty-five skippers qualified for the Red Fleet standings - at least 3 regattas, one of which must be class 10 or better. There were 268 in the Blue Fleet, making a total participation of 333 sailors! The top 10 of the Red Fleet are listed below: MURPHY & NYE SAILDESIGNERS 1 Don Hite - Lake Angelus, MI 2 Bill Buckles - Decatur, IL 2243 North Elston Avenue 3 Harry Levinson - Indianapolis, IN Chicago, III. 60614 4 Jeff Troeger - Diamond Lake, MI 312/384-2828 5 Bob Hill - Acton Lake, OH 6 Frank Pontius - Diamond Lake, MI 216 Eastern Avenue 7 Bud Leonard - Diamond Lake, MI Annapolis, Md. 21403 8 FrankH Levinson-Indianapolis,IN % 9 Lee Reichart - Indianapolis, IN 301/263-3261 10 Terry Timm - Barton B C, MI THE COVER THOlIGllIS li111I /•: SAII.IS'G In case you do not know why they 1972 is the year classes are chosen for SNIPE BULLETIN have big winds in the middle of the the Olympic games to be held in Canada U.S. here is the proof - nothing to in 1976. As previously reported, the stop it. The photo is a scene from SNIPE CLASS I.Y.R.U. Class Policy and Organization the District II Championships held Committee recommends classes to the INTERNATIONAL RACING this year at Oklahoma City Boat Club Permanent Committee. However, at their ASSOCIATION on Lake Hefner. meeting this year they decided not to make any recommendations. Paul Hen WESTERN HEMISPHERES derson, Canadian member of this commit SEPTEMBER 1972 Daniel Moreno, National Secretary tee reported that there were several for Colombia has announced the fol strong proponents of Snipe. We are still in lowing dales for the Western Hemis the running but the final outcome will Vol. XXI lo, 9 phere Championships. Because of the heavy tourist demand for accomo not be known until the Permanent Com dations in January, the decision was mittee makes the choices at their meet'i S.C.I.R.A. OFFICERS made to hold the regatta earlier than in November. scheduled. The new schedule is as A number ofSnipe sailors are contend Commodore follows. December 1 - 9, 1972. ing in other classes for the Olympics in Richard L. Tillman Kiel this year. Earl Elms (in Solings) and 1st - Measure sails 1609 Boone Hall Drive Jeff Lenhart (Finns) finished in the top Charleston, S.C. 29407 2nd - 3rd - 2 tune up races five in the U.S. eliminations. Scott Allen won the right to represent the U.S. in Vice Commodore 4th - 1 " "& skippers Meeting Ralph M. Swanson 5th - 1st race Flying Dutchman. Ted Hains is represent 44 Swan Road 6th - 2nd & 3rd races ing Canada in the Tempest class. Wehave Winchester, Mass. 01890 7th - 4th race not heard the results of the eliminations 8th - 5th & 6th races in other countries but do know that a Rear Commodore 9th - 7th race &Awards Ceremony number of Snipe sailors arc attempting to Stuart L. Gritting qualify. 1087 Meredith Drive THE SCORE The Snipe class is not one of the Cincinnati, Ohio 45231 Numbered SNIPES— 20203 Olympic classes this year but it certainly Executive Secretary and Treasurer is contributing a number of very fine Lowry Lamb Chartered Fleets — 722 sailors to the Olympic effort. Privateer Road Only 10 numbers were issued this Hixson, Tenn. 37343 month, all going to the U.S. This brings Known as "Uncle George" to most of the total for the year to 412, which is not the younger population who grew up in bad considering this is only for seven Sea Cliff from the 30"s on, Commodore RULES COMMITTEE months. Becker believed that every child who Chairman: TED A. WELLS No new fleets were chartered but Fleet wanted to sail should have the chance. He 755 Edgewater Rd., would lend a boat or sell one cheaplyjust Witchita, Kansas 67230 No. 61 was re-issued to a group on Wa- loon Lake. A fleet existed there back in so a youngster could have that oppor the 1930's. Anyone interested contact tunity. As a result, many of those young P.B. Langc Box 397.Waloon Lake,Michi sters are good skippers today. In addition gan 49796. to encouraging their interest, Commodore Becker was always on hand to help and EDITOR guide them. During the war years, he Lowry Lamb COMMODORE BECKER stored many a boat in his yard for a departing serviceman. Eventually, there EDITORIAL & BUSINESS OFFICE Address all cofrespondence to: With deep regret, we convey the sad were so many boats, he bought a boat Privateer Road. Hixson. Tennessee 37343 message that George Becker, former yard just to store them all. U.S.A. Commodore of SCIRA and Sea Cliff Commodore Becker was also active in PUBLICATION INFORMATION Published monthly by Snipe Class Interna Yacht Club, died in his home in Glcn- Snipe building. He constructed 13 boats tional Racing Association, Incorporated, wood Landing, New York, July I. He was from 1933 through the war years. (not for profit). 78 years old. Forms close on the 1st of the month pro In recognition of all his efforts in ceeding publication.