Oakcliff July Invitational (Grade 3)

Match Race Clinegatta July 25 - 28

Coach Sally Barkow 

Racing July 27 & 28 

Clinic July 25 & 26

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 July 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 coach will be Sally Barkow. Sally has enjoyed sailing from a very young age, most recently has had the thrill of competing in the Beijing Olympic games in the women’s keelboat discipline, finishing a 7^th overall.  Since then she has continued her sailing career with a focus on match racing.  Sally enjoys the opportunity to travel the world as she works to pack in the most sailing experience she possibly can.

Main achievements:

• Olympic Games 2008, 7th
• Rolex Yachtswoman of the Year 2005 and 2007
• Rolex women’s Keelboat Champion 2003, 2005 and 2007
• Women’s Match Race World Champion 2004 and 2005
• Colligate Women’s National Champion 2002

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.

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REQUEST FOR INVITATION 

Deadline June 10. Competitors may enter and pay their entry and deposit fees after receiving an invitation to this event.

REGISTER FOR OAKCLIFF TWO-DAY CLINIC ONLY July 25 & 26

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. 

• Participants in all events must read and adhere to the Oakcliff Sailing Center Safety Rules and Regulations.   http://www.oakcliffsailing.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/OakcliffPolicies.pdf.