Oyster Bay Youth Match Racing Clinegatta (Grade 4), July 14-17 

Oyster Bay Youth Match Racing Clinegatta 

 This is one of four Youth Match Racing Clinegattas (a clinic and regatta in one event, with continued coaching during the regatta) being held in the U.S. in 2011. This is the East Event. Work is underway to have a national youth match racing championship in 2012, so this is an excellent time to get exposed to the thrills and challenges of match racing.

The Oakcliff Sailing Center and the Seawanhaka Yacht Club are joint hosts for this event. The onshore activities will be at the Oakcliff Sailing Center, and Seawanhaka will be providing their fleet of Sonars (24 open cockpit keelboat).

The Clinic will be run and coached by Dave Perry, three-time U.S. National Match Racing Champion and lead coach for the US Sailing Team AlphaGraphics women’s match race team training for the 2012 Summer Olympic Games. Dave has conducted hundreds of match racing clinics to sailors of all ages and experience levels, and they all have learned a tremendous amount in a short time. Dave also points out that training in the Sonars teaches so much about sailing and racing small keelboats, such as spinnaker work, sail trim, teamwork and communication… all fundamental skills the sailors will use throughout their sailing careers.

The target age for this event is 16-22, older high school students and college students. With the intercollegiate sailing association (ICSA) now holding a national Match Racing Championship, this is an excellent opportunity for sailors planning on competing for that championship.

Special consideration will be given to high school, collegiate and youth women’s teams in addition to teams traveling a distance of more than 500 kilometers.

NOTICE OF RACE

Entry deadline HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO July 5th. Competitors may enter and pay their entry and deposit fees  upon registering below. Remember to bring your  life jacket if you have one, your lunch/snacks and a refillable water bottle.

• All participants must read and adhere to the Oakcliff Sailing Center Safety Rules and Regulations.  Please click this link: http://www.oakcliffsailing.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/OakcliffPolicies.pdf.

 If you would like to volunteer at The Oyster Bay Youth Match Racing Clinegatta, please register your interest below. There are plenty of jobs that give volunteers a front row seat to the action. Choose from housing, hospitality, race committee, umpire assistance and more. Once registered online, the Oakcliff staff will contact you shortly to confirm your request and participation.