SCIRA is the

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by which the Snipe Class International Racing Association is known. SCIRA is the

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of the

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in the sport of sailing recognized by the

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History

SCIRA was established in November 1932, and Hub E. Isaacks of Snipe fleet number 1 at Dallas Sailing Club was the first

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. In march, 1933, SCIRA chartered fleet number 8 to the

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, becoming the first fleet established outside the

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. By 1936, the Snipe Class became the world's largest racing class.

Board officers

Jerelyn Biehl, the paid, full time Executive Director, runs the Snipe Class International Racing Association (SCIRA) office. The SCIRA Board of Governors holds bi-annual meetings, usually during the

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Commodores

Former SCIRA

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References

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International sports organizations