Snipe Fleet 705
Carlyle Sailing Association -  Carlyle Lake IL

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Snipe Fleet 705

Carlyle Lake is the home of Snipe Fleet 705. 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 of the importance of social events and, in fact, many regattas are as well known for their parties as they are for their racing. The essence of the class is summed up by its motto:

Serious Sailing, Serious Fun.®

Crew: 2 person
Sail area: 128 SF 
Overall Length: 15’-6" 

Beam: 5’-0"
Displacement: 381 lbs. 
Draft: 3’-3" Daggerboard Down
 

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