Windy City For The Win Get ahead and stay ahead was the winning strategy at Oakcliff’s June Grade 3 Regatta. With great starts all day that’s exactly what Peter Holz and the Windy City Racing Team did to come out on top. They were followed close behind by Chris Poole of Riptide Racing and Pearson Potts of Yankee Creole Racing, the 2017 US Match Race Champions. This win qualifies Holz for the Grand Slam Series. “Winning the start was big,” said Holz’s trimmer, Alex Nugent. “It allowed us to stick to our plan right off the line.” With only one flight raced on day one, most of the action … [Read more...]
The Farr 40s Are Back In Action
The Farr 40s Are Back In Action Tuesday, May 1, 2018 Last Chance To Sign Up For Foiling Camp What would you say if a friend asked you if you wanted toswim and do pull-ups for six hours? You might say something like, "Ha! Funny joke!" or "Umm, did you stop taking your meds?" Now what if they asked you if you wanted to learn to foil? Surprise! They're actually the same thing! ;-) Yup, you will spend most of your time in the water, righting the boat your first time out on a Waszp. BUT when you finally get that taste of lifting out of the water and whizzing through the air, every puff … [Read more...]
One Hull, One Dream, One More Win
“One Hull, One Dream, One More Win” Pearson Potts and Yankee Creole Racing are first team to qualify for 2018 US Match Race Championship Yankee Creole Racing at the prize-giving From left: Bob Savoie (bow), Johanna Kinkade (trim), Dylan Vogel (trim), Pearson Potts (skipper), Bryce Kopp (pit), and Lucas Adams (tactician/main) OYSTER BAY, NEW YORK (April 22, 2018) - Day one of Oakcliff’s Grade 3 US Match Race Championship Qualifier saw sunny skies, temperatures in the 50’s, and 8 knots gusting 12 with dramatic shifts. Most of the competitors were shaking off the cob webs at their first … [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...]
2018 Protest Day
Robyn & Oakcliff Featured on MIT Alumni Blog
Read the full feature on the MIT Blog here Sailing On Air: MIT Alumna Joins America's Cup Design Team Foiling is a hot design feature for the 2021 America’s Cup, the world’s foremost sailing regatta, and Robyn Lesh '16 will be on the front lines of the design team. They will determine the best way for the entry boat—a 75-foot foiling monohull—to shift from floating in the water to flying above it, a feat that will accelerate the boat’s speed by reducing drag. In essence, the goal is to sail fast in the air. “A sailing hydrofoil is the water version of an airplane wing. Your hull is not … [Read more...]
Robyn Lesh To Help Design New America’s Cup Boat for NYYC’s American Magic
In the summer of 2015 Robyn came to Oakcliff for the first time to do the College High Performance Clinic. After graduating from MIT with a degree in Mechanical & Ocean Engineering, she returned to Oakcliff for the same clinic. When it was over she didn't leave; she stayed and pitched in wherever she could until Dawn finally asked her, "Do you just want to become a Sapling?" Without hesitation she responded with a "Yes!" and her signature bubbly smile. If you've met Robyn, you know exactly what I'm talking about. At the end of the summer her hard work paid off and she was hired … [Read more...]
Oakcliff Partners With Bella Mente Quantum Racing
For the first time in American history, there is a clear pathway to the America's Cup! Staying true to our goal of building American leaders through sailing, we are proud to announce that Oakcliff has partnered with Bella Mente Quantum Racing, the only announced American campaign for the 36th America's Cup, to create an unprecedented talent development program to fill positions on the team. Oakcliff will train, evaluate and provide qualified graduates with the opportunity to interview for a position with BMQR. Trainees in the Sapling program will prepare and race for an entire summer at … [Read more...]
Yacht Racing Forum 2017 – “The Case for Mixed Sailing”
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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...]
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