Flat Water and Fair Weather by Francis K George LONG ISLAND SOUND & ATLANTIC OCEAN – July 3, 2017 Two of Oakcliff Farr 40’s, Black & Blue, were delivered to Newport as a pit stop on the way to Marblehead for the start of the race to Halifax. I was the OBR (OnBoard Reporter) on […]
Weegie in Annapolis for Race to Newport
Weegie In Annapolis by Francis K George ANNAPOLIS, MD May 31 – June 3 Beep, beep, beep! “Already?” My hand groped blindly for my alarm. I let out a tired sigh. It was 1:30am, two days before the start of the Annapolis to Newport Race. In order to catch the tide to launch Oakcliff’s […]
Vestas 11th Hour Partner with Oakcliff
April 10, 2017 – The Oakcliff Development Team has begun work with Vestas 11th Hour Racing. The first team, consisting of graduates Sean O’Halloran ‘16 and Madeline Gill ’12 have spent the past two weeks elbow-deep in the hard work of preparing a Volvo Team. Vestas 11th Hour Racing Co-Founder, Mark Towill explains why […]
Triple Crown Series Supports US Olympians with Record Support
Oakcliff Sailing announced the Oakcliff Triple Crown Series, a ground-breaking plan to reward athletes for their hard work and provide significant financial resources to assist them in achieving Olympic glory. The Triple Crown Series will consist of up to six regattas to be held annually in Oyster Bay, New York, and will offer both international […]
40th Around Long Island Race Brings Five Awards Despite Light Winds
Credit: Andrea Watson, Sailing Press INC Class 40 team being presented the trophy for Third Place for Division IX, from left to right: Effie Marie Smith, Chris Ross, Tim Kent, Andres Guerra-Font, Karine Jansen, Commodore James Arnemann OYSTER BAY, NEW YORK (August 3, 2016) – Mixed conditions tested the patience of the three Oakcliff teams […]
Young Teams Sweep Awards at July Grade 4
OYSTER BAY, NEW YORK (July 26, 2016) – Fifty-five sailors, most of them first time match racers filled 10 Match 40s in Oakcliff Sailing’s July Grade 4 Clinegatta. Sponsored by Regatta Ginger Beer, and coached by renowned match racer Dave Perry, 10 teams spent the first two days participating in the clinic, learning techniques and […]
Enthusiasm and Perseverance Prevail Despite Light Breeze at Inaugural Event
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 head first into the world of match racing, many for […]
Umpiring at the World Match Racing Tour
Report from Oakcliff’s Race Program Director Bill Simon: 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 the main […]
Holz and Gardner Duke It Out at Breezy Grade 3
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 thrilling final series against Canadian Landon Gardner. The Saturday round […]
Oakcliff Partners with Dream Yacht Charter to Present Wednesday Night Racing
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 is to double that number. Sailors who frequently participate in […]
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