The 2026 Miami Snipe Invitational brought together a 37-boat fleet for a competitive weekend of racing. The fleet sailed in light-to-medium southeast conditions on Saturday followed by a shifty northwest breeze on Sunday. The changing breeze demanded adaptability and rewarded teams who could limit mistakes and perform across a deep fleet. Seven races were completed over the weekend enabling each team to drop one finish from their scoreline.
Shawn Harvey and Noble Reynoso (37 pts) claimed the overall win after maintaining steady results throughout the series. Grace Howie and Taylor Scheuermann (39 pts) finished a close second, remaining firmly in the hunt all weekend. Ivan Shestopalov and Marisleysis Cedeño (41 pts) completed the podium in third, staying consistent in a regatta where small gains and losses could add up quickly.
Just off the podium, Carter Cameron and Lorena Fundora (47 pts) finished fourth, while Peter Foley and Rees Tindall (55 pts) rounded out the top five.
Racing was exceptionally tight, with swings from the top of the fleet to deep scores. Finding and protecting a lane off the line proved critical, and mark roundings were often chaotic as the fleet compressed in lighter air. Numerous Miami Snipe coaches were on the water throughout the weekend, giving sailors immediate feedback and helping newer teams get up to speed quickly.
The Miami Snipe Invitational continues to stand out as an effective entry point for younger sailors into the Snipe class. Events such as this one and the Women’s Western Hemisphere and U.S. Women’s National Championships pair high-level competition with strong coaching support and accessible charter opportunities.
As competitor Elizabeth Stark noted, “Kathy Tocke ran a smooth, well-organized event, and the sailors and supporters who provided sails and charters, especially Augie Diaz, helped push the Invitational to a higher standard. This made the racing both fair and truly competitive.”
You can find the full results HERE.
Special thanks to Elizabeth Stark for sharing on-the-water insight and helping capture the character of the weekend.
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