Schedule of Events:
Friday, September 28: Coaching on the water and on land session followed by BBQ dinner.
Saturday, September 29: Morning Coaching Session and racing. Day concludes with debrief seminar and BBQ held at Oakcliff.
Sunday, September 30: Racing concludes and Trophy Ceremony will be held.
Questions?
Contact Bill Simon - Regatta Co-organizer
bsimon@oakcliffsailing.org
Oakcliff Sailing/The Clagett/The WaterFront Center/Warrior Sailing/SailAhead
Oakcliff Sailing - (516) 802-0368
The WaterFront Center - (516) 922-7245
Timmy Larr’s idea from is quickly developing into this year’s most highly anticipated adaptive needs sailor event. Five leading sailing organizations in the Northeast have combined efforts to offer the first ever match racing regatta in the area to sailors with adaptive needs that has now become an annual event. This year the event will be held September 28 - 30, 2018 in Oyster Bay, New York.
Two Coaches! Dave Perry and David Dellenbaugh will lead the event with an onshore clinic on match racing and on-the-water coaching throughout. Perry was the 2017 rules advisor for the America’s Cup team Artemis Racing and five time U.S. Match Racing Champion. His books on sailboat racing are widely acknowledged as some of the best teaching tools for developing sailors.
Participating sailors who are interested can get involved in two ways. Teams of three should try to form and register. The Skipper is required to have an adaptive need. The rest of the crew may have adaptive needs but it is not required. Individuals looking for a team can add their name to the crew bank and we will make this list available to to skipper trying to complete their teams. It is recommended that teams form themselves. Sailors who may need adaptive equipment should fill out the adaptive needs questionaire at the bottom of the page so we can provide it accordingly.
Scholarships are available for travel and housing through The Clagett. Preference is given to applicants 200 miles or more in distance from Oyster Bay, NY. Interested sailors click here for more details on how to apply.
Adaptive needs questionnaire for each crew member to complete.
Supporting Organizations:
SailAhead uses sailing and the ocean as a therapeutic platform to help veterans heal the scars of war. The organization has partnered with the local Northport VA to take veterans sailing year round. They will organize veteran medics and a rescue swimmer for the event.
Warrior Sailing is supplying the adaptive equipment to allow the sailors to use the Sonars. They will oversee the installation of all necessary adaptive equipment.
The WaterFront Center is an environmental education and recreation not-for-profit community center located in Oyster Bay, New York. The Center will be providing Sonars and support for the weekend.
Oakcliff Sailing is a non-profit coaching and training center for sailors who have progressed beyond traditional coaching methods. The organization hosts over 20 graded match racing events a year and is the leading development center for match racing on the East Coast. Oakcliff's participation will include regatta organization, the Saturday evening BBQ, bunkhouse lodging, and race management.
The Clagett, a not-for-profit organization, was initiated in 2003 to become the leader in developing competitive sailing opportunities for sailors with adaptive needs and to develop a program that will enable sailors with disabilities to reach their personal levels of achievement. The organization is sponsoring Coach Perry and supplying scholarship funding for those who qualify for this funding. They will also provide guidance and support through their extensive experience with adaptive sailing.
Overlooking one of the most beautiful and historic harbors on Long Island Sound, Sagamore Yacht Club is a traditional, family-oriented private yacht club offering a wide variety of activities throughout the year.
SYC stepped up at the last minute to provide water access for our sailors and went a step further to offer their clubhouse as the classrooom for Friday and Saturday morning sessions.