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  1. Snipe Rigging 101

    3. Tightening headstay (to keep it out of the way while sailing, especially important for jibes) 3. Optional: Tensioning line tails under the side decks. Whisker pole. Of all the Snipe rigging challenges, this is probably the hardest to get right because there are so many variables. And rigging it so it works easily is crucial—for every level ...

  2. PDF Snipe Class International

    send your own suggestions on rigging. The article ' 'Primer on Rigging the Snipe," is a fine one and especially in its concept of acquainting new Snipers with their boats. I would like to offer what I have found, after 20 years of sailing Snipes, to be the very best way to rig a boom. This set up can be internal (preferred) or external.

  3. How to Rig a Snipe: Stepping the Mast

    Alex Pline explains how to rig a Snipe. Part 1: Stepping the mast on a Persson Snipe. Thanks to Alex and Lisa Pline (Annapolis Snipe Fleet) Tags. Alex Pline; Annapolis; Lisa Pline; Maryland; ... Snipe Sailing Act III: In It For The Long Haul. by Alex Pline 11/03/2023. 2023 Regatta Reports. 2023 Regatta Reports. Frigid Digit. by Alex Pline 10/18 ...

  4. PDF REVISED BASIC SNIPE SAILING MANUAL

    THE SNIPE 4. SAILING 5. THE TRIM 6. SAILING CLOSE-HAULED 7. TACKING 8. REACHING 9. RUNNING 10. GYBING 11. THE DOCK 12. HEAVE TO 13. SAFETY 14. CAPSIZE 15. RACING ESSENTIALS ... Make adjustments of the mast positions, rig tension, sail trim or weight distributions so the boat sails faster. Weather side- Same as windward side. Wind direction ...

  5. How to Rig a Snipe: Stepping the Mast

    Alex Pline explains how to rig a Snipe.Part 1: Stepping the mast on a Persson SnipeThanks to Alex and Lisa Pline (Annapolis Snipe Fleet)

  6. SNIPE TUNING GUIDE

    SNIPE RIGGING 101 PREPARING & SAILING A SNIPE. SNIPE / TUNING GUIDE It is important to get the basic measurement of the rig correct so that you only have to make minor adjustments on the water. To begin, first identify your mast type. MAST TYPES The masts that work best are the so-called "bendy masts." The most

  7. PDF SNIPE

    C. Rigging III. Rig Tune 4 A. Mast Types B. Preparation For Rig Tuning C. Tuning The Rig D. Rigging IV. Sail Adjustment Guideline 12 A. Upwind Sailing-Mainsail B. Upwind Sailing-Jib C. Depowering Upwind D. Offwind Sailing-Mainsail E. Offwind Sailing-Jib V. Tuning Grid 13-14 VI. Boat Handling 24 A. Rounding Marks B. Raising the Centerboard

  8. Snipe (dinghy)

    A Snipe sailing. The Snipe is a racing sailboat, with early examples built with wooden hulls and more recent ones with hulls made from fiberglass. It has a fractional sloop rig, a spooned raked stem, an angled transom, a transom-hung rudder controlled by a tiller with an extension and a retractable daggerboard. It displaces 380 lb (172 kg).

  9. SNIPE

    Notes. One of the most popular sailing dinghies ever. (In its heyday, the largest sailboat racing class). Origins in the US. Built, sailed and raced around the world to this day. See international web site for the many fleets and associations around the world.

  10. Getting started in the Snipe Class >> Scuttlebutt Sailing News

    Sailing the Snipe with a little bit of leeward heel−no more than 5 degrees−puts the chine in the water and creates lift to help overcome its less efficient daggerboard. Tunable Rig The Snipe ...

  11. How to Improve Fast

    Step the mast and attach the shrouds and the jib luff wire. The shrouds should be attached at the most forward position allowed by class rules. Make sure the mast forward/aft adjustments are loose so the mast can float in the partners. Raise the tape on the main halyard and lock off the halyard in its sailing position.

  12. Snipe Deck Layout

    Class History This popular racing dinghy has an active international class association that attracts some of the best sailors in the world. The boat's bendy rig and simple sail plan allows a broad range of crew combinations and weights to make this modern, tactical racer great fun to sail. LinksInternational Snipe ClassMcLube™Harken Canvas Boat Specifications LOA: 15 ft 6 in (4.7 m)LWL: 13 ...

  13. SNIPE TUNING GUIDE

    Make sure that your hull is minimum weight (381 lbs.) and that it is as smooth as possible. Fill and fair all imperfections in the hull. Pay special attention to the area around the bailer. Most top sailors sharpen the last 4-5' of the chines and the intersection of the transom and hull in the back of the boat.

  14. Snipe

    Snipe is a 15′ 5″ / 4.7 m monohull sailboat designed by William F. Crosby and built by Lillia (Cantiere Nautico Lillia), Schock W.D., Grampian Marine, Nickels Boat Works, Inc., Helms - Jack A. Helms Co., Jibetech, Aubin, AX Boats, Eichenlaub Boat Co., and Loftland Sail-craft Inc. starting in 1931. ... Rig and Sails. Type Sloop Reported Sail ...

  15. Rigging questsion for 1997 Snipe

    Join Date: Mar 2011. Location: Southport CT. Boat: Sabre 402. Posts: 2,799. Re: Rigging questsion for 1997 Snipe. The tang in photo 3 might be for attaching hiking straps, though in the photo it does not look like it's set up at the right angle for that. It could also be for attaching a strap or bungie cord to hold the tiller on centerline.

  16. Snipe Sailing Boat: A Thrilling Adventure on the Waters

    The Genesis of Snipe Sailing: A Visionary Design. In the early 20th century, the inception of Snipe sailing can be traced back to the visionary boat designer, William Crosby. With a specific goal in mind, Crosby sought to craft a small, affordable, and competitive racing sailboat that would be easily manageable by a crew of two.

  17. How to Rig the Split Mainsheet and Augie Equalizer

    Make sure the tails are tied evenly so the traveler is the same length on both tacks. The single line passes through a block and then is tied to port and starboard tails (white) so that it is adjustable on both tacks. The adjustment is the aft-most line in the skipper's tray of lines. Goal 2 (Adjustable traveler, aka Augie Equalizer): be able ...

  18. Snipe Rigging???????

    Rigging a sailboat, Snipe pt 2 08 - YouTube "FULL TILT II" 2011 BENETEAU FIRST 30 "GOLD RUSH" PRINDLE 16 "SEA GIRLS GO" '64 Naples Sabot ... The Lighting rig has a lot more aft rake designed into it than than a Snipe rig . and he won't be able to tighten the backstay as suggested because a Snipe does not have one. it has swept back ...

  19. Snipe Rigging : r/sailing

    Pic 14.. disregard the angle part of Pic 4 comment.. looks like that angle can be adjusted from the cockpit in this Pic to control forestay tension. Pic 17 & 18.. the line in front connected to the hole in the main sail. Probably a Cunningham. That round knot should allow that hole to rise as far from the boom as it can.

  20. Preparing and Sailing a Snipe

    Boat Design. When speed sailing in a straight line, all Jibe Tech Snipes built after summer 2006 (30571 or higher number) and all Persson or Persson-like Snipes, regardless of year, are basically created equal. Because of this, a used Snipe is an excellent way to get into the class. Before purchasing any used boat there are a couple of things ...

  21. Rigging a Snipe Class dinghy.

    Rigging a Snipe Class dinghy. 10-21-2006, 04:29 PM. The Snipe is a 15-1/2 foot, 2 person, one design performance racing dinghy designed by William Crosby in 1931. The previous owner has removed the lines and then sold the boat. Now we would like to bring this old boat back to good condition.

  22. Snipe Class International

    The Snipe Class and the Snipe Sailors - Sailing the Snipe in different countries is a great opportunity and a privilege. You can know and sail with people of different backgrounds, cultures and languages. SnipeToday is a site for all Snipe sailors that includes stories, video, photos, and opinions from sailors around the world. It offers a new exciting way to share information about Snipe ...