Winners
^The 2008 championship could not be completed due to wind conditions and the inability to achieve 3 races, which is the minimum for a Championship. [2]
^^The 2020 championship was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic
Id Crook Memorial Trophy is the sailing trophy awarded at the Masters Snipe World Championships. The Id Crook Memorial Trophy is awarded to the winning skipper and crew. Canada donated it to the Snipe Class International Racing Association (SCIRA). [1] It's named after Canadian Id Crook, SCIRA's commodore, in 2000.
The regatta venue must rotate among North America, Europe, South America and Japan. No races to be run in wind velocity exceeding 15 knots.
Skipper must be at least 45 years of age in the year of the regatta. The combined age of the skipper and crew must be at least 80 years in the year of the regatta.
4 divisions of medals are presented for trophies for the top 3 places in the following divisions:
Overall Master World Champion will be top placing team.
The Master Legends Division was created in 2015
^The 2008 championship could not be completed due to wind conditions and the inability to achieve 3 races, which is the minimum for a Championship. [2]
^^The 2020 championship was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic
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