That's right, the Oakcliff boats are out of the water and shrinkwrapped, but that doesn't mean you can't continue getting your sailing fix this winter. And speaking of wrapping - have you finished your Christmas shopping yet? We have some new treats available at the Oakcliff store - Dubarry Boots! Also, check out the article on frostbiting for some exciting winter sailing options.

Need some gift ideas for the sailor in your life? Or maybe you're a sailor and need a way to hint at what you really want for christmas this year. Either way, Oakcliff has you covered. Not only do we have an excellent selection of Oakcliff branded Gill gear, but we are now going to carry DUBARRY BOOTS!

 

Here at Oakcliff, we only sell products that our team sincerely stands behind. Dubarry boots are the best out there - just ask Dawn, she loves hers. 

 

Contact us immediately if you'd like to get a pair or any other gear before Christmas.

On Sunday, I sat in on the YRA-LIS awards dinner where Dawn and Andrew gave a great presentation on Oakcliff. It was really cool to take a step back and see the impact we are making on sailing, especially locally here in Oyster Bay and out on Long Island Sound. My big takeaway is that this year, we just scratched the surface.  We'll be pulling out all of the stops next year so stay tuned.

For those of us who aren't lucky enough to be able to float down to Florida to race for the winter, there are quite a few local option to keep your skills sharp right through the winter. Oakcliff's own, Bill Simon, has been frostbiting  for a number of years. Here's his take on what's going on in the area...

 

Here in the Northeast, many think that the sailing season is already over. However, there are still plenty of options to sail in what is euphemistically referred to as Frostbiting.  Local options include; Seawanhaka Yacht Club's Sunday Laser and Saturday Team Racing, Manhasset Bay Yacht Club races IC-Dingy and Ideal 18's on Sundays, and the Mamaroneck Frostbiting Association, sails Dyer Dhows on both Saturdays and Sundays. The relatively warm start to this winter is providing you gentle entry if you'd like to try frostbiting.   

 

If you are a supporter, we have an IC-Dingy as well as Lasers for you to use.  Either way, you will find that all of the cold weather sailors will give you a warm welcome and most will arrange for a trial day or two. - Bill Simon

We are currently seeking two instructors capable of providing high-level race coaching to students age 16-24 in the summer of 2012. Instructors will implement classroom and hands-on intstruction in boat repair, maintanence and theory.  See the full job description here.  

 

The end of the year is drawing near, have you made your annual contribution to Oakcliff yet?

 

Help us further the mission of the Oakcliff Sailing Center by making your tax deductable donation today.

Click here for more information on how you can help. 

Check out this video on classic sailing photography, the images are breathtaking.