Snipe.qxp 3/12/07 5:40 AM Page 1 SnipeSnipe BulletinBulletinTM Official newsletter of the Snipe Class International Racing Association Volume 25, Spring 2007 Snipe.qxp 3/12/07 5:41 AM Page 2 Making Your Snipe Fly! 1st–Worlds, 1st–US Nationals & 1st–North Americans At Quantum, we work hard to consistently develop and produce winning Snipe sails. This years results show our efforts are continuing to succeed. Long time customer, Augie Diaz flew Quantum Sails once again to win his second Snipe World Championship, and we were glad we could do our part. For Augie Diaz’s latest interview, George Szabo’s newest tuning tips, a description of our latest sail developments, and more, visit www.quantumsails.com/snipe. Let us help you get your Snipe flying today. www.quantumsails.com [email protected] [email protected] +619-226-2422 SCIRA Information Snipe Bulletin International Rules Committee Commodore Giorgio Brezich Editor: Jerelyn W. 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From the Commodore Regatta Reports A Major Organizational Change – We Are Ready! 2007 Brazilian Nationals 2007 is going to be extremely important continuity. 2007 Uruguyan Nationals for our class from an organizational •Board of Governor Members’ 2007 US Women’s Nationals standpoint, as we are looking to dramati- roles/responsibilities will be made clearer. 2007 Comodoro Rasco cally reduce the size of our Board while maintaining the same level of international It became evident to us, after discussions Articles representation we currently have. on these proposals, that many of our From the Commodore members are not really aware of how Stockholm International Boat Show During 2006, our Long Range Planning individuals are nominated and elected to Meet the Rear Commodore Committee (LRPC), headed by Jimmie the Board.The process is clearly covered Technial Tips from Pablo Defazio Lowe with assists from four past in Section 25 of the SCIRA Constitution ISAF Measurer’s Conference Commodores, performed a study of and I would encourage all members to Perfecting the Roll Jibe SCIRA International’s board structure and read it. Your active participation in the Cheating & Inappropriate Behavior in in October, issued their report along process of nominating candidates for the Sport of Sailing with a final proposal to the Board of office through discussions with your International Rules Committee Governors for a vote. National Secretaries is extremely impor- tant. It is the responsibility of your Reports & Calendar After several discussions with Board National Secretaries to forward the can- 2007 Membership Numbers members and others, we, your Flag didate’s name to the Nominating 2007 Worlds Entry Quotas Officers, thought it best to delay the vote Committee before October first of each 2007 Racing Calendar and solicit input from the members at year. Treasurer’s Report large. In our opinion, this change is so sig- Notice of Race nificant that we wish to ensure we really In future, we will be publicizing the posi- Jr Worlds do get it right. tions on the Board that will need to be Master Europeans filled in the coming year via the SCIRA Open Worlds The LRPC report/proposal was included website.We will also be encouraging can- SCIRA Jubilee & Scandinavian Masters in our last Snipe Bulletin (Winter 2007) didates to provide the Nominating Committee with bios. The Count: 31 numbers have which is currently on our website (www.snipe.org). In fact, a major section been issued since the last issue; of the Bulletin was dedicated to this with We have a great class and I firmly believe Japan-9; Italy-2; Chile-6;Brazil-3; the intention that all members fully we can make it even better with your USA-1, and 10 to a builder. understand the proposed changes and input regarding the proposed changes Numbered Snipes: 30601 have the opportunity to provide input. above and your active participation in the nomination process. Chartered Fleets: 882 By the time this article is issued, the LRPC should have received input from Together, we can ensure we are making Cover photo: 2nd generation members via their National Secretaries the right decisions for the future of the Snipe sailors Erin Robertson & and/or General Secretaries. Your class. crew Becky Lenhart round the responses may initiate a change in the weather mark at the 2007 US LRPC’s proposal being readied for submis- Women’s Nationals sailed in sion to the Board of Governors at the September Board meeting, slated to be Snipe Sales Stats for 2006 Coronado, California. Photo by held in conjunction with the World George Szabo. Championship in Portugal. • 23 sets of Blueprints • 23 “How to Build a The anticipated key changes will be: Plywood Snipe” •The number of voting members on the • 117 new boat numbers board will be reduced from 18 to 7 or 9, issued creating a leaner, more nimble and effec- • 1,681 sail royalties tive Board. • $5,000 of 75th anniversary •The Commodore and Vice Commodore will serve longer terms (two years instead merchandise sold of one).This will give these officers more (have you purchased Next Issue deadline: time to complete specific projects during yours yet?) their term and will provide for greater June 1 3 Spring 2007 Snipe Bulletin Snipe.qxp 3/12/07 6:21 AM Page 4 From the International Rules Committee -Giorgio Brezich, Chairman Question: is it allowed to have a mast step fitting similar to those of Finn and Optimist Class that permit, when not racing, to easily The Rules Committee over the past few months has received change the mast butt position. many questions and requests of clarification of our present rules. Answer: a mast step similar to those used on the Finn and The questions are very interesting and of possible influence to Optimist are illegal. It would be considered an infringement of rule the building of Snipes. Antonio Bari, Chief Measurer of the 31.2 “Mast shall not be moved at step during a race” International Snipe Class and I were in constant contact for con- sultation.The requests were circulated among the 7 members of Question: is it legal to have the anchorage of shroud outside the the International Rules Committee asking their opinions. sheer line? Answer: the Rules Committee after long discussions and in fur- The following are the questions submitted to the International ther consultation with ISAF International Measurers clarifies that: Rules Committee for consideration: “the extension of the shroud shall remain inside the sheer line.The extension of the forestay shall remain minimum 279 mm aft the Question: is it possible to produce the spreaders in carbon or point 0.” other aramid fibers? Answer: No, as spreaders have to be considered “major equip- Question: has the Rules Committee approved new materials ment” and per rule 52.12 the use of carbon or aramid fibers is (laminates) for sails production? illegal.The use of aluminium or fibreglass is allowed. In case you Answer: No, as no one has requested to add to the current list decide to change your spreaders, remember that the mast has to of approved materials any new kind of laminates.We suppose sail- comply the rule 30 (minimum weigh 9,1 kgs and the center of makers presently are not interested in the production of sails using gravity shall be minimum 1524 mm above the lower band.) laminates. Question: is it allowed to produce the cover of splash rail The SCIRA International Rules Committee has to enforce once (spray board) in carbon? more that the point 0 is the intersection of the stem with the Answer: the splash rail can be made of carbon fiber only if it is deck.The actual stem head shall be identified on the boat and shall a separate part from the cockpit or the hull. If it is molded with not be the projection of sheer line. Point 0 is the origin of all snipe the cockpit or the hull it must be of the same material as the rest measurements and shall be clearly stated. Refer to drawing at page of the boat. 73 of Rule Book. Chairman: Giorgio Brezich, Italy Vice Chairman: Steve Stewart, USA Chief Measurer: Antonio Bari, Italy Members: Fernando Garrafa, Brazil Johnny MacCall,Argentina Nobuhiko Kudara, Japan Mark Spicknall, USA Swedes Showcase Snipe at Stockholm International Boat Show SCIRA Sweden is celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Snipe Class by arranging a premier stand at the Stockholm Boat Show. Our stand is situated so that the audience views our two Snipes first thing when entering the fair.