MIAMI SNIPES
Summer
Everyday
Miami Snipe Invite
Clinic & Regatta
JanUary 3 - 5, 2025
U31 Event with U19 Category
THE SNIPE
The Snipe is sailed in 30 countries on four continents. The biggest Snipe countries are Japan, Brazil, Spain, United States, and Italy. The Snipe is the double-handed boat in the Pan American Games and the class hosts World and Continental Championships, including World, Continental, and National Championships for Juniors, Women, and Masters.
FUN ON BISCAYNE BAY
THE LEGENDARY INTERNATIONAL EVENT
April 4 - 6, 2025
For more than 50 years, the Don Q hosted by Coconut Grove Sailing Club has been one of the biggest international events in the Snipe Class calendar. Come experience the beautiful waters of Miami's Biscayne Bay, sip Don Q rum Daquiris and Mojitos when you come ashore after racing and enjoy the famous Cuban dinner. .
Don't Miss the Fun
THE MIAMI SNIPE FLEET
The Miami fleet is one of the top Snipe fleets in the world. Sailors of all levels and ages participate in local events, national, and international championships. Most fleet members sail from the US Sailing Center, but some teams also launch from Coral Reef Yacht Club and Biscayne Bay Yacht Club. Formal and informal practices are organized weekly through the fleet Whats App group. The fleet sails on Biscayne Bay in Miami and also in Fort Lauderdale. The fleet has boats available for sailors wishing to try the Class and also a rent - to - own program primarily aimed at younger sailors.
THE SNIPE IN THE PAN AMERICAN GAMES
The Snipe has been the double-handed class in the Pan American Games since the first Games in 1951. The Games are organized by the International Olympic Committee and held every four years, the year before the Olympics. Countries participation is limited and countries must qualify at regional and international events, then each country has their own selection process. Miami sailors shave earned multiple medals at the Games and in recemt years, the fleet has been represented at the Games by Augie Diaz, Ernesto Rodriguez, Kathleen Tocke, Peter Commette, and Tracy Haley Smith.
Ernesto & Kathleen Represent at the Pan American Games
Don Q Regatta Videos
Don Q Regatta Videos
Flora Cole on day one of the 2024 Snipe Don Q Regatta in Miami
The 55th Miami Don Q Regatta with Peter & Connie Commette
2021 Snipe Don Q Regatta with Katja Sertl & Sarah Alexander of Annapolis
