World Snipe Day Proclamation

May 6th, 1995

As forwarded by SCIRA Commodore Jimmie Lowe, and supported by the SCIRA Board of Directors, the first Saturday of May in 1995 shall be proclaimed World Snipe Day. On this day, May 6th, each and every Snipe sailor around the world is urged to set sail in a show of support for one of the truly world-class racing dinghies. All Snipers in the 216 fleets that span the planet representing 26 countries will join forces on this day to demonstrate their joy of the sport as well as to raise the profile of the Snipe Class International Racing Association.

Commodore's Challenge

The Commodore challenges every fleet to get 100% participation from their fleet and to take someone sailing on World Snipe Day who is not currently associated with the Class. World Snipe Day events should be recorded and forwarded to the Commodore, care of the SCIRA office. Innovative ideas will be showcased at the Worlds in Italy, and published in the Snipe Bulletin. Fleets with above 90% participation (based on the number of boats participating vs. the number of boats registered) will honored as a SCIRA "Gold Fleet" member.

Host an event at the fleet level and invite new and/or prospective members. Suggested events are:

• Fun short course event, "collegiate-style"
• Fun team race event or match race event, challenging other class champions against the local Snipe fleet champions. Or challenge the local junior or collegiate sailing program!
• Long Distance Race with a picnic at the race's destination
• Fun "Gimmick" event, such as treasure hunts, backwards races, etc
• "Open House" event open to the public
• Host a sailing workshop, where the local champions give chalk-talks and on the water tips on how to go fast around the course.
• Have an "apres-sailing event" such as a pot-luck dinner, sailing videos, etc.