Oakcliff helps sailors, and those who support sailors, map their individual pathways to growth and success.
What: Two interactive, high energy, collaborative sessions, tailored to the interests of participants in attendance, will empower sailors (and those who support sailors) to map their sailing future.
Facilitated by the dynamic Dawn Riley, executive director of the world-class sailing organization, Oakcliff Sailing, each session will be customized for Chesapeake-based sailors and offer best practices and creative ideas, harnessing the collective knowledge of those in the room and the insights gleaned by Riley while conducting such workshops around the country.
Oakcliff aims to improve as many parts of the sport as possible, from regatta scheduling to refurbishing a fleet, to more opportunities for women boat owners and skippers.
Who: High school and collegiate sailors and their parents, cruising sailors, seasoned adult racing sailors, sailing club and event organizers, aspiring Olympians, Vendee Globe and Golden Globe hopefuls, and anyone interested in taking their sailing to the next level.
Where: The Annapolis Spring Sailboat Show at City Dock, Annapolis, MD.
When: Saturday, April 26 from 4-6 p.m. and Sunday, April 27 from 9-11 a.m.
Saturday: Topics for sailors, such as mapping your success, what boat is best for my size body, physical fitness and nutrition, where and how to find sponsors or scholarships, the importance of pre-briefing and debriefing, networking in sailing, launching an Olympic campaign, joining a sailing rally, and more.
Sunday: Topics for those who support sailors, such as fundraising, club leadership skills, the importance of social chairs and social events, how to be a great race official, organizing a foundation for your club, how to build match racing and team racing programs, emergency protocols, working effectively with nearby sailing programs, and more.
Register: Oakcliffsailing.com (click on calendar) $10 fee includes boat show entry.
