Midwest Acorn Program
Midwest 2024
Tone and Laura Martin have generously donated their Nelson Marek 68 for the programs this year. The NM 68′ is a bit larger than the Farr 400 we sailed on the Great Lakes in 2023, it allows us to offer a fifth summer of Midwest programming. The bonus of having a larger boat for summer 2024 is we can accommodate to teach even more trainees. While Oakcliff is on the Great Lakes we will also be able to spend some time doing outreach with local junior and community sailing programs.
*Note we highly recommend athletes participate in all sessions but can be somewhat flexible in start and finish times.
Trainees will learn:
- Project Management
- Provisioning for offshore
- Positions from driving to trimming to navigation
- Serving as a first mate or boat captain
- Leadership lessons and more
Email Training Director Ethan Johnson at training@oakcliffsailing.org for more information.
Midwest 1: Chicago Mackinac Race
July 7 – 19, 2024
Cost: $1,900
Regarded as Americas Offshore Challenge, the Chicago Mackinac begins in front of Chicago’s magnificent skyline and finishes 289 nautical miles north on Lake Michigan and Lake Huron, at Michigan’s iconic Mackinac Island. 230 registered boat entries represent almost every U.S state, as well as 16 foreign countries. This prestigious competition celebrates its 114th Anniversary this year. Following the race, the program includes sailing the boat to Detroit.
Midwest 2: ugotta’ Regatta
July 25 – 29, 2024
Cost: $950
*This program is pending sponsorship, please contact race@oakcliffsailing.org.
Sailboats from across the U.S. head to Harbor Springs each summer for one of the nation’s best-known sailing traditions: the LTYC “Ugotta” Regatta. Hosted by the Little Traverse Yacht Club, the Ugotta brings some of the best sailboat racers in the country to sail in one of the world’s best sailing venues in Little Traverse Bay. This year we are celebrating the 61st running of the LTYC Regatta!