The Snipe Class International Racing Association (SCIRA) office is run by the paid, full time Executive Director, Jerelyn Biehl. Yearly membership in SCIRA ($38) is required to race in sanctioned regattas (a hull sticker is required). Sanctioning assures that regattas will managed according to class standards (courses, sailing instructions etc.). Membership also includes the monthly news magazine The Snipe Bulletin, which provides regatta highlights, pictures, go-fast tips, and articles by the experts.
SCIRA is a member of both US Sailing and the IYRU.
The SCIRA office can provide more detailed information on the boat, used boats, and contacts for individual fleets, both US and international.
Note: The SCIRA officer and District Governor information is not fully available.
SCIRA Office: Executive Director, Jerelyn Biehl 1833 Tustin St. San Diego, CA 92106 (619) 224-6998 (619) 224-6997 (fax) SCIRA (US) Officers: Peter Fenner, National Secretary Lee Griffith Lisa Foulke Pline Bob Bowden US District Governors: [digitize map] I. Darryl Waskow II. III. Matt Heywood IV. John Muhlhaussen V. VI. Jerome Fournier VII. SCIRA (international) Officers: Horacio Garcia Pastori (Uruguay), Commodore Jimmy Lowe (Bahamas), Rear Commodore