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 […]
Snake Bytes Flash: Sarasota Registration Is Live October 25, 2025 Sarasota Viper Winter Series Best Winter Series There Is So you want to get some great competitive racing in where the weather is warm, the vibe is relaxed and fun, the race management team is first class, the racing is close by the launch area, […]
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 […]
Class stalwarts Jay Rhame, Peter Beardsley and Rachel Beardsley notched three bullets on what would become the last day of racing to overtake early leader, last year’s champions Mark Zagol, Drew Buttner and Tim Desmond aboard NESS to win their first Viper 640 North American Championship. Hosted by Hampton Yacht Club, ten races were sailed […]
While most Viper racers are mostly racing one design, some owners are interested in using the Viper in handicap racing and other formats. Recently, the 1st Viper participated in what is becoming a quite famous solo regatta in Denmark, the SilverRudder Challenge. Ian “Paddy” Paterson raced Viper 224 (Previously Black Adder) for over 28 hours […]
Snake Bytes June 1, 2025 In today’s Snake Bytes: Vipers at Helly Hansen Sailing World Annapolis A new fleet in the mid-west Upcoming Events New Rule Proposals Report from the Lipton Challenge The East Coast Summer… … starts in Annapolis! The east coast summer season usually kicks off with the Helly Hansen Sailing World event […]
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 […]
Flat water, gusty breezes, and BIG shifts— Viper 640 sailors had their hands full this past weekend. With breeze ranging from 8 to 22+ knots it was all about keeping your head out of the boat, staying on the lifted tack, and nailing those gear changes. Huge congrats to Mark Zagol, Drew Buttner, and Tim […]
Snake Bytes Pre-Sarasota NA’s December 2, 2024 Sarasota Getting Ready; Winter Series #2 and #3 Registrations Now Live Huge Progress Cleaning Up at Sailing Squadron; Ready for Our NA’s An army of volunteers and a host of contractors have been working overtime to get the Sailing Squadron back in shape and ready to host our […]
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