LMYC Snipe Fleet

What exactly is a Snipe?

The Snipe is a 151⁄2 foot, 2 person, one design racing dinghy.

Design: Designed by William F. Crosby in 1931

Upwind sail area: 128 sq ft (11.9 m2)

Beam: 5 ft (1.5 m)

Hull weight: 381 lb (173 kg)

Draft: 3 ft 3 in (0.99 m)

Hull weight 381 lb (173 kg)

LOA 15 ft 6 in (4.72 m)

Beam 5 ft (1.5 m)

Crew (racing): 2

LMYC has a number of club owned Snipes that are available to members who have proven their ability to sail . They also feature in our more advanced Junior and Adult Sailing programs.