Snipe Fleet 532, Annapolis, MD

Welcome to one of the most competitive and long-standing Snipe Fleets in the country. Based in “America’s Sailing Capital”, the Annapolis Snipe Fleet was one of the charter fleets of the renowned Severn Sailing Association. In the past 10 years, the Annapolis Snipe Fleet has counted in its ranks 3 skippers to qualify for the Worlds, a 2-time US Women’s National Champion, 2 Dinghy Coaches from the Naval Academy, and a US Sailing Team Olympic qualifier. We have hosted a Women’s World Championship, US National Championships, North American Championships, Atlantic Coast Championships and Worlds Qualifier events.

The Annapolis Snipe Fleet also recognizes the importance of fun. Original home of the “Hard Party Event”, the local fleet walks and talks (and drinks!) the Snipe Motto of “Serious Sailing, Serious Fun”.

Our social activities include Fleet Parties, Fleet Picnics, Fleet BBQ’s – even Fleet Bowling! Most of the current fleet members have families, so we are always mindful either include kids or provide babysitting whenever possible.

Sailing Snipes at SSA run the full range from the super casual Tuesday Night racing (TESOD – Tuesday Evening Sailing One Designs) to some of the most competitive invitational events in the country.

We host 2 annual invitational regattas (the Colonial Cup in June, and the Frigid Digit in October) that attract the best and fastest from around the country including Rolex Yachtman of the Year Augie Diaz and the venerable Peter Commette to compete with our own Henry Filter, who usually gives them a run for their money. As part of SCIRA’s District One, we have a fun group of 5-10 skippers who travel to away regattas from Maryland to Boston, plus the Nationals, North Americans and the Southern Circuit.

The fleet owns a triple-deck Snipe trailer to facilitate travel to the major events. For the more casual racer, we also have 3 SSA Club Events from April – October. We also host at least one clinic a year and are always generous with our time to help the casual sailor improve their skills.

To join the fun, contact Fleet Captain Lisa Pline (aka “The Fleet Mom”) at lisa@teampline.org or (410) 263-8457.