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Dear (Contact First Name),
Launch time at Oakcliff is where winter work meets the water and good things happen. Excitement is running high as our Shields are splashing by Friday and we might try a test sail on Saturday, weather pending. We're calling all supporters and Acorns to 'come on down' in weeks to come, lend a hand and be part of a successful start-of-the-season lift-off! |
| This Weekend 'Round the Water | |
Sign up for US Sailing's Race Management Seminar at Manhasset Bay Yacht Club, running this Saturday from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. This one-day race management course meets certification seminar requirements for US SAILING Club Race Officer. For questions, call MBYC at 516-767-2150.
And if you're on the Connecticut side of the Sound, drop by Brewer's Yacht Haven as all Oakcliff-ers are invited to their Saturday Open House. They are offering free beer koozies, refreshment and fun between 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mention you're from Oakcliff and spread the word about our great sailing programs.
Sagamore Yacht Club is hosting their Spring Open House this Sunday from 2-5 p.m. You can tour the facilities, meet club officers, board of trustee members and many committee chairs, who will be on hand for the season's kick-off event. Jack Halyard's, Sagamore's new food service provider, will showcase some of the delicious cuisine that can be expected for member and prospective member enjoyment this upcoming boating season.
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| Support your Oakcliff Ficker Cup Team |
 Oakcliff Acorn Jeff McFarlane, Sapling Mike "Koko" Komar and Nearly Mighty Oak Andrew Wills spend Wednesday practicing on the Long Beach waters with Oakcliff Supporters Mike Tolsma, Mike Quaglio and Kyra Goldsmith, planning their attack on the Ficker Cup. Andrew brought a special jacket for Koko to wear while racing and all team members are ready for action. If they win, it will mean an extra week in the California sun as the Ficker Cup winner gets to sail the Congressional Cup, and for the coveted crimson blazer. GO OAKCLIFF!
Follow the Ficker Cup 2011. Oakcliff Acorn Koko in action |
| Where in the World is Dawn? |
 | | Oakcliff Acorns Class of '22 |
'Tho March is only a few weeks old, Dawn has covered a lot of ground this month. She opened by coaching a Farr 40 Team out of San Francisco for the Heineken Regatta in St. Maarten. Back in Oyster Bay for one day, she then moved on to Michigan to cover the spectrum of Oakcliff supporters and future Acorns with a presentation to the junior sailors of DRYA, followed by a presentation and discussion on "Saving Sailing" with all of the DRYA clubs, hosted by her home club of North Star Sail Club. The following day was spent with the potential Acorns of 2022 at Defer Elementary. A Gotham City Sailing Association speech in NYC as well as speaking at the Greenwich Sail and Power Squadron kept her busy this week and she's off Sunday night for St. Barts to be the tactician aboard Helios, a beautiful Perni Navi out of New York.
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We're going to start sending out our newsletter on Tuesday again, so you'll have longer to plan your busy sailing schedule.
Sincerely,
Oakcliff Sailing Center |
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Oakcliff Acorns are putting the time in to optimize our fleets. Take a look at your schedule and our Oakcliff website calendar to coordinate your visit soon. Bring your grubbies! |
| March 22 - ABC Match Race Qualifier Entry Deadline Extended | |
Just a note: Be sure to email your sailing resume to US SAILING at matchracing@optonline.net by March 22 to sail in this April 15-17 US SAILING ABC-area Qualifier Event. Visit our Oakcliff website for NOR and more information. |
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Get Fit Now
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Do the workouts and check your progress with America's Cup Fitness Trainer Diane Wall's Fitness Assessment
Saturday, April 9.
Register now and that gives you three weeks to shape up. Once you sign up you will receive the workout plan. Diane will be at Oakcliff at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 9, to lead the group in an informative stretch followed by a team workout. Afterwards, Diane will be available for valuable one-on-one fitness counseling. You will benefit from her vast experience working with Cup teams as well as the San Diego Chargers, Padres and many others. She'll leave you inspired to keep up with your new fitness regime.
Everybody knows getting fit is a crucial part of proper sailing preparation. The boat's ready... be sure you're ready to win! |
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