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Greetings!
St. Patrick's Day is nearly upon us so remember this old Irish adage: Never iron a four-leaf clover. You don't want to press your luck!
Sailors with a bent for investment can make the most of their luck by joining this Saturday's back-to-back seminars. Hunt's financial seminar will start early at 10:30 and match racing champion Chris Museler will follow at noon with our Onshore Match Racing Clinic. There will be a short break in between so bring your lunch or stop by Jack Halyard's for breakfast first. |
| Secure Your Financial & Match Racing Savvy |  Oakcliff's Onshore Match Racing Clinic featuring Champion Sailor Chris Museler is happening tomorrow at 12 noon. Videos, rules review and group discussion with Chris and Oakcliff Coaches will mean big strides for those just getting started as well as match racers looking to brush up on tactics and strategies before the season starts. Click here to register (Remember to bring your rule book or download a copy from the US SAILING website.) Gain Financial Expertise in the Morning: Are you wondering how you are going to finance your sailing habit? Are you watching the market and asking what happens next? How do I know the companies I am holding will keep performing better than the broader market? You will become more comfortable with your investments when you do your own research and analysis including getting information directly from the people operating those companies via 10Ks, 10Qs. Learn what to look for in these documents as Hunt Lawrence shares his perspectives, at 2 South Street beginning this Saturday at 10:30 a.m. sharp. |
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ABC Qualifier: Accepting Entries Now! |
 US SAILING ABC area match racers should proceed immediately to the Oakcliff website for event information and NOR as entry submissions are due this Wednesday, March 15. The ABC Qualifier Clinegatta, April 15, 16 & 17, is the first step towards the U.S. Match Racing Championships October 12-16, held at the Balboa Yacht Club in Southern California. The ABC regatta will be raced in Oakcliff's Shields and on Friday, April 15, three-time US Match Racing Champion Dave Perry will run his now-famous clinic. This is the perfect time to race your first Grade 4 event. Act now, sail soon! |
Umpires and Judges - In Demand
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Judges and umpires are key players in the racing game. Sailors with these skills are one step ahead. Oakcliff has three opportunities for you to practice up.
Riverside Yacht Club's Singlehanded Champs, Sunday, April 3, will be sailed in Dyer dinghies and they are looking for two judges. Lunch and refreshments sweeten the deal. Contact Andree for more info: apruett@us.ibm.com
Fordham and Columbia Universities are hosting a inter-conference regatta April 16-17 at the Morris Yacht & Beach Club on City Island. A judge is needed for Sunday's racing. If you can volunteer email us at: race@oakcliffsailing.org
Not a qualified umpire yet? Bruce Cook, Chair of the US SAILING Umpire Committee and an internationally certified judge and umpire, will run an Umpire Workshop at Oakcliff after work on July 14 and 15 in conjunction with our Youth Match Racing Clinegatta July 14-17.
In addition to satisfying the requirements for national umpire certification or re-certification, participants will have a chance to actually umpire during the Youth Clinegatta. Newly minted umpires will receive coaching and an assessment, which is part of the certification process. Cost is $75 and includes refreshments each evening. You can start preparing and register now. |
Charter a Shields for the National Champs
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 The Shields National Championship will be co-hosted by SCYC and Oakcliff Sailing Center Sept. 21-24. Our six Shields have been fluffed and buffed into top shape and are available for charter. It makes sense to act early, so you and your crew will get the most benefit out of practice and racing on 'your' boat. If you haven't sailed a Shields in a while you can try them out by signing up for our early racing, including Tuesday Match Racing Drills through April and the US SAILING ABC Area Qualifier Match Race April 15-17. Charter cost is $18,000 for the season and step-on-step-off services are also available. Please email us at race@oakcliff.org for more information. |
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So once again, as the Irish say, Ní hé lá na gaoithe lá na scoilbe, or
"A windy day is no day for thatching." So be smart and spend your breezy days at Oakcliff Sailing Center. It's more fun than thatching your roof!
May the wind always be at your back,
Oakcliff Sailing Center
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Team Gear Coming SOON!
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Oakcliff Sailing Center has partnered with Gill North America, Inc. to offer great gear to you.
In the next 2-3 weeks, we are expecting delivery of foulies, vests, fleece, shorts and technical Tees. Special discounts apply to OSC
supporters.
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Good Reviews!
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"Now that I've seen the
(Oakcliff ) Sailing Center,
I can see that I'm going
to have to make it a priority to get over there."
--Bill Gladstone
Director, North U
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Spaulding's
Open House
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Brewer's Yacht Haven has extended an invitation to all Oakcliff-ers next Saturday, March 19th. They are offering free beer koozies to keep your beer cold and your hands warm. If you are on the Brewer's side of the Sound, feel free to stop by from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for refreshments & fun.
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