Announcement
North Americans 2026 on Pensacola Bay
Mark your calendars for September 30 to October 4, 2026 as the Viper 640 Class heads to Pensacola Yacht Club for the 2026 North American Championship. Pensacola is set up to deliver everything we look for in a great championship venue: reliable breeze, quality race management, and warm weather. Pensacola Bay should provide a fun…
SERO Sailing to Build the Viper 640
A new era with the same class energy and culture The Viper 640 Class has appointed SERO Sailing as the new official class builder, marking an exciting new chapter for the popular high-performance one-design class.
Join the Viper Fleet this Winter in Sarasota, Florida
Come thaw out this winter with the Viper fleet at the Sarasota Sailing Squadron for another season of shorts-and-sunglasses racing. Three weekends of warm water, good breeze, and even better company. The Sarasota Winter Series is back with its signature mix of tight racing, tiki-bar debriefs, and sunset views over the bay. Whether you’re chasing…
Viper 640 Snake Bytes – Feb 24, 2025
Snake Bytes February 24, 2025 In today’s Snake Bytes: 2024 North Americans Summer season in Australia in full swing Sarasota Viper Winter Series Wrap-up – 2025-26 confirmed! Last Call For Bacardi Invitational Regatta The Miami Scorch Is Back Dues Reminder Upcoming Regattas 2024 North Americans The 2024 North American’s were hosted by the Sarasota Sailing…
Viper 640 Snake Bytes – Sept 14, 2024 – AGM and Winter Series
Snake Bytes September 14, 2024 In Today’s Snake Bytes: Sarasota to Host 2024 NA’s, December 13 -15 Great Lakes Championship AGM to Be Held in Sarasota Saturday December 14 Winter Series Continues in Sarasota, Jan 11-12, Feb 8-9 Get Ready for Miami: Bacardi Cup Invitational Regatta Call for Volunteers Upcoming Regattas Sarasota…
Viper 640 Snake Bytes – October 9, 2023 – NAs Recap
Snake Bytes October 9, 2023 North American Championship Recap In today’s Snake Bytes: NAs go down to the wire Steve Chapman honored at NAs Championship videos First woman and teen on NAs podium – Arden Carlton Showing appreciation 2023 AGM recap Make your winter Viper plans now! Sarasota Miami Bacardi Invitational Regatta Club-vs-Club…
Viper 640 Snake Bytes – May 2023
Snake Bytes May 26, 2023 Regattas, New Boats, Recaps In today’s Snake Bytes: North Americans update Pre-NAs Local Knowledge Opportunity Winter 2023-24 Schedule – Sarasota & Miami Sailing World Annapolis Regatta Recap Upcoming Events Steve Chapman’s Evaluation of New Rondar Viper Peter Beardsley’s take on going to regattas – A MUST READ! Top NORTH…
New Class Rules Approved by Class – list of approved electronic devices
The proposed changes to the Class Rules have been approved and those changes are in effect including the Allstate Sugar Bowl 2023 Viper 640 World Championship. Updated Class Rules document HERE Viper Class Rules V3.4 March 26 2023 New Rule 8.5 that now includes the list of electronic devices approved by the Technical Committee as…
Viper 640 Snake Bytes – Winter Series/Worlds Data Special Edition
Snake Bytes Winter Viper Series Special Edition November 11, 2022 Keep your Viper happy this winter! You may not know that Viper 640 Class Treasurer Tony Chapman lives in Maricopa County, Arizona, and has been working night and day tallying ballots cast last week on the 2022-23 Viper Sailing Season Referendum. As Tony (a…
World Championships Registration Now Open
Registration is now open for the 2023 World Championships in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. Don’t miss out on the biggest Viper get together in years, and most likely for years! 2023 Viper 640 World Championship – March 27-31, 2023 2023 Viper 640 Women’s and Youth – March 24-26, 2023 Full details and logistics info…