Greetings!
Twelve International teams are making their way to Oyster Bay for the Oakcliff International. Most are arriving this evening and lucky for them, they will be able to stay in the brand new bunkhouse ... with air conditioning.
Just a heads up, racing for the International may go past 5 o'clock on Thursday, so if we once again have overwhelming turn out, people that sign up for classic sailing may be placed on a spectator boat to watch both the match racing and classic sailing.
One last note looking forward to next weekend please buy your tickets for the MeadowWalk. Tickets are limited and this is a one time deal. No second chances next year.
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2013 Winners Team Sehested Sailing in the International Last Year
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Oakcliff International Hits a Grand Slam
The biggest match racing event of the year is finally here. Follow all of the action on line or come out and watch in person.
The Oakcliff International, a Grade 2 match race, will truly be an international event with teams from Great Britain, France, Switzerland, New Zealand, Australia, United States, and Singapore. It is the fourth and final stop on the USA Grand Slam Series.
Ten of the teams are ranked in the top 50, and this is the most competitive group of skippers the International has ever seen. The competitors will provide top notch exhilarating racing. If you would like to be a spectator, please register here. The spectator boat will be operating on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
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Temptation Ventures to the Vineyard
After two long months in Newport, Temptation returned to Long Island Sound to compete in the Vineyard Race this weekend.
Over twenty-four hours of racing, the Temptation crew sailed almost constantly on rhum line. The beautiful conditions with plenty of breeze and sunny skies was very pleasant but didn't allow for a lot of tactical moves.
For a few team members (and future acorns), it was their first experience with big boat racing, so they had to learn proper on board communication techniques. Coaches Andrew "OD" O'Donnell and "The Vlad" worked hard to share their unique talents. It was actually good for OD and Vlad and the more experienced sailors as they were forced to talk about their next moves and what would happen next on the course. Full anticipation and communication is a key component of all top teams.
The crew members also worked smoothly as a team through several sail changes, using everything from a code zero to a jib top. Cross-overs are super important and unique to each boat. This group got to experiment and learn and tweak the sail combos to figure out where the unique cross-overs are for Temptation. That is all part of the fun.
Further along the dock, we also had Oakcliff Grads Seth Cooley, Ervin Grove, Collin Leon, and Jeff MacFarlane competing in the event.
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Oakcliff Grads Seth and Ervin with their boat Prospector
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Out of the three boats, Jeff MacFarlane and Collin Leon were the most successful after placing 3rd in their fleet. Somehow Jeff managed to still sail in the race after getting married the previous weekend.. He must have gotten really lucky! Congrats to the couple!
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Jeff and his wife Laura
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Sail in to the Bunkhouse
After several months of Dawn's hard work and many donations from the Oakcliff community, we finally received the Certificate of Occupancy for the bunkhouse on Friday. We are really excited to offer traveling sailors the opportunity to stay here at Oakcliff and enjoy all the amenities that we have to offer.
Thankfully, it has been completed for the Oakcliff International, so all the international competitors will have a nice place to relax and enjoy off of the water.
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Kitchen and Dining Area in Bunkhouse
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Although construction is completed, Oakcliff is still seeking donations to cover the cost of the construction. If you would like to make a donation and leave your legacy, please call Dawn at (516) 802-0368 or click here.
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Sincerely,
Samantha Pilz
& The Oakcliff Sailing Teams
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Oakcliff Sailing
4 South Street
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Buy your tickets for the Meadow Walk Fundraiser!
Dawn, Betsy Lawrence, and Cece Haydock have organized a magnificent afternoon of art and adventure on Centre Island to benefit Oakcliff! From 3:00 to 6:00 on Saturday September 13 you will board a lovely yacht which will transport you to the treasures of Betsy's Meadow. Aboard the boat, you will exchange your ticket for a treasure map which will allow you to explore this special place. Enjoy amazing artwork nestled into nature and placed in the two historic structures as well as light refreshments. This is truly a once in a lifetime opportunity. Click the picture above to register for the event!
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Are you interested in sailing AYC Fall Series or Manhasset Bay Fall?
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Congrats to Meredith Nordhem of Newport, RI on winning the raffle!
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Quick Links
Over the past week, lots of people have been talking about Oakcliff. Here are a two links:
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A pretty and relaxing video of Temptation from the Onion Patch Race in Bermuda Harbor - Paris and Helena's report on the Nationals
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You Have the Power to Help Athletes... For Years
Donate today to build Oakcliff's bunkhouse and your name will inspire young athletes! Leave your legacy through the following options:
Top Bunk or Bottom Bunk - $500
Choose either one and determine where your destiny rests.
Toilet stalls - SOLD OUT!!
Shower Room- $5000
We promise that there will always be hot water for you.
Bunkroom - $30,000
Decorate the room however you choose.
Great Room - $40,000
Sponsor this room and enhance the learning of our athletes.
Bunkhouse - $150,000
Influence new sailors for years and years to come.
Donate here or emailrace@oakcliffsailing.org.
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Oakcliff Sailing is a high-performance training center for sailors who have progressed beyond traditional coaching methods.
We are a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization and located in Oyster Bay, NY.
In 2013, Oakcliff Sailing was named a US Sailing Team Sperry Top-Sider National Training Center.
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