Yesterday on the senior blog I showed our Snipe sail boat. Here is a picture off google showing one in action. We all sailed it but I think Mark Jean was the best. I was surprised to learn it only weighted 360lbs. They sell for $1000 to 1200 used. Here is some information on it.
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Snipe Class
International.
The Snipe is a 15 1⁄2 foot, 2
person, one design racing dinghy.
Designed by William Crosby in 1931, it has evolved into a modern, tactical
racing dinghy with fleets around the world. The Snipe is simple, making it easy
to sail and trailer. The boat is recognized by the International
Sailing Federation as an International Class
and is sailed in 26 different countries. There have been over 30,000 Snipes
constructed worldwide.
The global Snipe slogan is "Serious sailing, Serious
fun".
As a formative boat, it's a decisive class for the world of
sailing. The top two olympic
medalists in sailing, with five and four medals respectively, were Snipe
sailors, Torben Grael
and Paul Bert
Elvstrøm.
It can be sailed by all types of persons, no matter their age,
their weight, or their sex. Co-ed crews are very popular in Snipe sailing.
Perhaps because of the very limited evolutions of the boat allowed
over the years, there is an excellent second-hand market.
Regattas are held in most countries and local, regional,
national and international championships offer great opportunities to compete
at different levels of skills.
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Here in Mary Jean in Action. Sue is on board, also two other people I can't identify.
A great family trivia question, the boat number. I can not recall its name.
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Before the Snipe we had a Penguin. I can't find any of our pictures of this boat. I think the name was Fanny Dunker.
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