OYSTER BAY, NEW YORK (July 17, 2016) – An inspirational group of 24 sailors and countless volunteers gathered this weekend to take part in the inaugural Clagett/Oakcliff Match Race for sailors with adaptive needs. Led by the always entertaining Coach Dave Perry, eight teams dove...
The adventure started with an invitation from Craig Mitchell followed by finding that I was to be umpiring with Richard Slater, Chief Umpire, Miguel Allen and David Tallis who all have America’s Cup and lots of other top end experience. Richard Slater is one of...
OYSTER BAY, NEW YORK (May 15, 2016) - Eight teams competed over two very windy days of racing at Oakcliff for a chance to qualify for three of the four match race Grand Slam events this season. Skipper Peter Holz secured the victory after a...
OYSTER BAY, NEW YORK (April 27, 2016) - In a continued effort to expand horizons, Oakcliff has partnered with Dream Yacht Charter to encourage sailors to get out and sail. Last year over 70 different sailors participated in the Wednesday Night Series and this year the goal...
OYSTER BAY, NEW YORK (April 19, 2016) - Libby Greenhalgh and Elizabeth Shaw have officially entered as the first ever all-female team for the 2016 Atlantic Cup. The two women will sail the first leg of the race from Charleston, South Carolina to New York...
OYSTER BAY, NEW YORK (April 17, 2016) - The first weekend of match racing in 2016 at Oakcliff is in the books. After a full day of racing Saturday and a windless Sunday, David Storrs came away with a 2 point victory over Charlie Lalumiere. Nine...
OYSTER BAY, NEW YORK (April 5, 2016) - The America's Cup is coming to New York Harbor, and Oakcliff is offering a lucky few the opportunity of a lifetime. Get behind the scenes on one of the mark boats, or sit courtside on a private yacht...
OYSTER BAY, NEW YORK (April 5, 2016) - In a cross promotion, Oakcliff invites Sailor NYC members to sail in Oakcliff’s Dream Yacht Charter Series on Wednesday, May 18. Once in Oyster Bay members will be introduced to racing onboard a Match 40 and will...
Dave Perry explains test rules for match racing....