Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.1.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # International Snipe Class UK International Snipe UK | Serious Racing - Serious Fun ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://snipe.org.uk/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Snipes at the Dinghy Show](https://snipe.org.uk/2026/01/snipes-at-the-dinghy-show/) - For those attending the 2026 RYA Dinghy Show in Farnborough on the 21 - 22 February 2026 there will be Peter Wolstenholme's Snipe #31905 on the Allen Brothers Stand, there will also be a number of Snipe class members by the boat. For those interested in what fittings to uses on their Snipe, Allen Brothers - [Snipes on the UK Map](https://snipe.org.uk/2024/03/sailjuice/) - A huge congratulations to Lloyd Roberts and Matthew Wolstenholme for securing first place in the 2025 Oxford Blue event held in February. The breeze in Oxford started out at 8 knots for the first race but dropped throughout the afternoon, although still three races completed as scheduled. For additional details, including the complete results, please - [2025 Blackwater Open](https://snipe.org.uk/2025/05/2025-blackwater-open/) - The Blackwater Open marked my second visit to Blackwater Sailing Club - and once again, I was blown away. The club is a vibrant hive of activity, especially among the junior and youth sailors buzzing around the dinghy park with infectious energy. The clubhouse itself is magnificent, and the entire event was seamlessly run, from - [2025 Bough Beech Open](https://snipe.org.uk/2025/06/2025-bough-beech-open/) - 23 Snipes met at Bough Beech SC for the 2025 Open Meeting on the 14th and 15th of June. We have had fantastic positive momentum in the fleet over the last few years with Nationals and Open attendance constantly growing so it was great to see such a strong fleet on the water with similar - [2025 Stone Open](https://snipe.org.uk/2025/07/2025-stone-open/) - On Saturday, the 2025 Snipe Blackwater Open began with 28 boats competing. The event saw competitors from several countries and representation from 3 continents. In the spirit of keeping competitors on their toes, a club line was used for the starts. This was an unfamiliar sight to many, adding to the challenge of a ripping - [UK Snipe Nationals 2025 - Day 1](https://snipe.org.uk/2025/08/uk-snipe-nationals-2025-day-1/) - Today we were given a very warm welcome by Ullswater Yacht Club for the first day of the 2025 Snipe National Championships sponsored by Allen Brothers and Pinnel & Bax. Race 1 & 2 were sailed in shifty conditions with the fleet having to play a tricky Force 2 breeze. Race 3 was abandoned after - [UK Snipe Nationals 2025 - Day 2](https://snipe.org.uk/2025/08/uk-snipe-nationals-2025-day-2/) - Today the fleet woke up to a forecast that left many concerned we wouldn't be racing with a prediction of a South Easterly between 3 and 5 knots. Luckily the fleet were blessed with 3 good races for Day 2 of the 2025 Snipe National Championships sponsored by Allen Brothers and Pinnel & Bax. Race - [UK Snipe Nationals 2025 - Day 3](https://snipe.org.uk/2025/08/uk-snipe-nationals-2025-day-3/) - Unfortunately we had no races sailed today on Day 3 of the 2025 UK Snipe Nationals. The fleet attempted a start however the race was abandoned due to lack of breeze and an inconsistent wind direction. After a further 30 minute wait the Race Committee sent the fleet home to pack up for the journey - [2025 Budworth Open & SCIRA UK NW Championship](https://snipe.org.uk/2025/09/2025-budworth-open-scira-uk-nw-championship/) - For the final Snipe Class UK Open meeting this year the travelling boats made their annual visit to Budworth Sailing Club. Home of one of the UKs most active Snipe fleets. With 28 entries, expectations were high for another weekend of competitive, fun and close racing throughout the fleet that have been enjoyed during all - [UK Snipe Nationals 2025 - Report](https://snipe.org.uk/2025/08/uk-snipe-nationals-2025-report/) - The class motto - Serious Sailing, Serious Fun.... Ullswater Yacht Club did not disappoint - it is a glorious setting, surrounded by stunning mountainous scenery, friendly and well organised plus we were blessed with sunshine and wind (but not much). The Snipe designed in 1931, has a massive international following and a huge variety of - [2025 Snipe Junior & Under 25 National Championships](https://snipe.org.uk/2025/08/2025-snipe-junior-under-25-national-championships/) - Congratulations to Fin Waterhouse and Ben Smallwood for winning the 2025 Snipe Junior & Under 25 National Championships Thank you to Aylish, Greg and Mark for organising and running the racing and to everyone else at Budworth SC who helped make the event happen. ## Pages - [Home](https://snipe.org.uk/) - The official website for SCIRA UK Learn More © BR SAILING PHOTOGRAPHY News - [2026 Racing Calendar](https://snipe.org.uk/2026-racing-calendar/) - Blackwater & SE Championship - 2nd/3rd May (With an option to also sail on Bank Holiday Monday) Stone Open- 6th/7th June Bough Beech Open- 4th/5th July Stromness Regatta- 11th/12th July Holm Regatta - 18th July UK Nationals - Royal Corinthian Yacht Club, Burnham 7th-9th August Budworth & NE Championship - 19th/20th September 2026 European Events: - [Boats For Sale](https://snipe.org.uk/boats-for-sale/) - This page advertises boats for sale privately within the UK and surrounding countries to facilitate those interested in joining the class with purchasing a boat. Persson Snipe n°29440 (1997) Hull in excellent condition, never repainted, little used, and always stored in a dry place. The compartments still smell of resin! Mast / boom / Jib - [Fleets](https://snipe.org.uk/uk-snipe-fleets/) - Bough Beech: Club Website: Bough Beech Sailing Club Location: Edenbridge, Kent Contact: Budworth: Orkney: - [About](https://snipe.org.uk/about/) - The Snipe is a 15-1/2 foot, 2 person, one design racing dinghy with a rich history. Designed by William Crosby in 1931, it has evolved into a modern, tactical racing dinghy with fleets around the world. Although the Snipe Class has some of the best competition in the world, the class has not lost sight - [News](https://snipe.org.uk/news/) ## Categories - [Results](https://snipe.org.uk/category/results/) - [Dinghy Show](https://snipe.org.uk/category/dinghy-show/) ## Tags - [Bough Beech](https://snipe.org.uk/tag/bough-beech/) - [Open](https://snipe.org.uk/tag/open/) - [Results](https://snipe.org.uk/tag/results/) - [Blackwater](https://snipe.org.uk/tag/blackwater/) - [Stone](https://snipe.org.uk/tag/stone/) - [Report](https://snipe.org.uk/tag/report/) - [Nationals](https://snipe.org.uk/tag/nationals/) - [Budworth](https://snipe.org.uk/tag/budworth/) - [Ullswater](https://snipe.org.uk/tag/ullswater/) - [Junior](https://snipe.org.uk/tag/junior/) - [U25](https://snipe.org.uk/tag/u25/) - [2025](https://snipe.org.uk/tag/2025/)