Racing June 8 & 9
Clinic June 6 & 7
Oakcliff is bringing back the very popular Clinegatta format. The Two-Day Oakcliff Clinic is included in entry fee for invited skippers and crew. Independant sailors maybe accepted for the Clinic by registering below
The Oakcliff Summer Invitational Grade 3 Match Race Regatta is an wonderful way to begin the 2013 season against top notch competiton and an opportunity to race in the Swedish Match 40s, the boats used for the last two events of 2013 GRAND SLAM Series (Knickerbocker Cup and the Oakcliff International) as well as on the World Match Racing Tour. The event will not only be thrilling for each team, but also very useful to teams competing in the GRAND SLAM or on the World Tour. The winner of the Oakcliff Summer Clinegatta will recieve an invitation to the Chicago Match Race Center August 16-18 (Grade 2), the first event in the GRAND SLAM series and the Oakcliff International September 4 - 8 (Grade 2), the final event in the GRAND SLAM series.
We are thrilled to anounce that Will Tiller will be returning to coach again this year. Will and his Full Metal Jacket team are fresh from tying for 1st place in the Red Bull Youth America's Cup qualifying session #1 where they sailed the AC45s. He and his team had a great 2012 with are ranked 5th in the ISAF World Match Race rankings and are the youngest team in the top ten. See below for his 2012 results including winning the Oakcliff International and Knickerbocker Cup in the Grand Slam Series which are sailed in the SM40s.
Priority will be granted to skippers that have at least one season of prior match racing experience and based on the ISAF World Ranking List. Special consideration will be given to collegiate and women’s teams in addition to teams traveling a distance of more than 500 kilometers. Please send your reguest for invitation at least one month prior to the event.
Deadline May 1. Competitors may enter and pay their entry and deposit fees after receiving an invitation to this event.
REGISTER FOR OAKCLIFF TWO-DAY CLINIC ONLY June 6 & 7
Oakcliff Sailing has some of the best volunteers around. If you would like to join the team for the Oakcliff Spring Invitational Clinegatta, please register below and indicate your interest. Volunteers a get front row seat to the action. Choose from housing, hospitality, race committee, umpire assistance and more. Once registered, the Oakcliff staff will contact you shortly to confirm your request and participation.
Will Tiller's 2012 Results
Place |
Regatta |
Location |
Grade |
Position |
1st |
NZ Match Race Nats |
Auckland, NZ |
3 |
Skipper |
2nd |
Match Race France |
Marsellie, FRA |
WT |
Skipper |
1st |
Oakcliff Invitational |
New York, US |
2 |
Skipper |
1st |
Knickerboker Cup |
New York, US |
2 |
Skipper |
1st |
OM Match Race |
Ledro, Italy |
2 |
Skipper |
1st |
Parnu Sailing Week |
Parnu, Estonia |
2 |
Skipper |
1st |
Sail of White Nights |
St Pt, Russia |
2 |
Skipper |
6th |
Korea Match Cup |
Seoul, Korea |
WT |
Skipper |
2nd |
Y88 Nationals |
Auckland, NZ |
Fleet |
Skipper |
1st |
KMC Qualifier |
Seoul, Korea |
3 |
Skipper |
1st |
NZ Keel Boat Nats |
Auckland, NZ |
Fleet |
Skipper |
1st |
IRC Premier Div A |
Geelong, Aus |
IRC |
Strategist |