Hunt Lawrence's Financial Seminar The founder and primary benefactor of Oakcliff Sailing, Hunt Lawrence, hosts a weekly financial seminar. He covers a variety of companies and industries ranging from the startup space to the retail market. He gives a comprehensive overview of their current financial status and past history as it pertains to future investment potential. He has decades of experience in capital investment as a leading member of the Yorktown Energy Investment Firm. He hosts his weekly seminar at Oakcliff in the upstairs bunkhouse (4 South Street, Oyster Bay, NY 11771). … [Read more...]
The “Spicy Waszp” Recipe
Thank you for joining Oakcliff at the 2018 US Sailing Leadership Forum. Due to overwhelming demand we are releasing the recipe for the Spicy Waszp! Enjoy! Oakcliff’s Spicy Waszp Muddle in a shaker: Sliced Jalapeños Fresh Wedge of Meyer Lemons Add: 2oz Bourbon .75 oz Fresh Lemon Juice .25 oz Honey Ice Shake! Pour over ice & top with Regatta Ginger Beer Top with a dash of Anagosta Bitters FLY! … [Read more...]
Ariel Nechemia’s VOR Update 12.03.2017
It has been extremely exciting to be apart the Chinese Volvo Ocean Race team Dongfeng Racing. After flying to Alicante with literally 24 hour-notice, I’ve since traveled to Vannes, France; Lisbon, Portugal; Cape Town, South Africa; and I even got to make a stop at my home in California for Thanksgiving. So far I think I’m impressing guests and the team because my responsibilities have doubled; I started out doing just hospitality but now I’m helping with the onboard food and nutrition program too. I think what makes me such a valuable addition to the team is my ability to communicate and … [Read more...]
Ethan & Pat in Alicante for the Start of the Volvo
After a long journey from saint tropez, I finally arrived in Alicante and made my way to the Vestas wind base. There I met Aimee, the logistics manager and Bill, the shore manager as well as other personal on the vestas team. They promptly sent me down to the boat to begin work with the boat captain Diego. Thought the boat was in good shape, there were details that needed to be tended to. Diego had to work right away cleaning the engine compartment and searching for leaks. Then the team showed up to prepare the boat for a practice session. While they were gone, there was still plenty to do … [Read more...]
Oakcliff is a high-performance training center for sailors who have progressed beyond traditional coaching methods. We are a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization. In 2013, Oakcliff Sailing was named a US Sailing Team Sperry Top-Sider National Training Center.