Oakcliff August (Grade 3)
Match Race Clinegatta August 3 -6
Coach Christophe Killian
Christophe grew up sailing the Naples Sabot in Newport Beach, California. He has been sailing a variety of dingys since he was five years old and stepped into Match racing at around 14. Since then he has won the US youth match racing nationals twice and placed third in the open US match racing championships at the age of 18. More recently he has won several regattas at Oakcliff in the Swedish Match 40s Including the Oakcliff international in 2016. Christophe has a deep love for the sport of match racing and is happy to help anyone to get better in any way he can.
Christophe just won the ICSA Team Race Championship with the College of Charleston team.
Racing August 5 & 6
Clinic August 3 & 4
Oakcliff is bringing back the very popular Clinegatta format. The Two-Day Clinic is included in the entry fee for invited skippers and crew. Independant sailors maybe accepted for the Clinic by registering below. Frequently teams are missing a team member or two and this is an exeptional way to sail with some top level teams and learn from your team mates and our Coach.
The August Match Race Regatta is an wonderful way to work on your teamwork and hone your skills against top notch competiton and an opportunity to race in the Swedish Match 40s, the boats used for the Oakcliff International. The event will not only be thrilling for each team, but also very useful to teams trying to make it into the next tier of match racing.
The coach for this Clinegatta is TBD.
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.
Stern Pole Questions and Answers
Deadline July 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
Oakcliff Sailing has some of the best volunteers around. If you would like to join the team for the Better Chip Match 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.