High Performance Acorn Program
High Performance 2025
Learn to race on our fleet of 49ers, WASZPs, and Foiling Nacra 17s/20s. Cross-train, skiff to cat to UFO to ILCAs. Our expert coaches will provide personalized advice on how to take your sailing and fitness to the next level required for this discipline of sailing. There is a preliminary fitness test that must be passed to be accepted into the program. If you cannot complete the test, you will be unable to sail the boats safely. The test involves completing each of the following within a 1-minute time interval: 25 inverted rows, 15 25 lb dumbbell curls, 15 push-ups, 20 air squats, and 25 crunches. You must also be able to run a 5K in under 30 minutes. Keep in mind, these are the minimum requirements to be safe. The fitter you are, the better.
(Need-based scholarships available)
As High Performance Acorns, trainees will learn:
- Apparent wind sailing
- Skiff and Nacra 17 boat handling + sailing skills
- How to train in the gym like a high performance athlete
- How to foil
- Mast and sail controls in the Nacra 17, Waszp, and 49er, 49erFx and various other high performance boats on our beach.
Prior high performance experience is not a requirement, but is highly encouraged. Have questions about the program? Email Training Director Ethan Johnson at training@oakcliffsailing.org.
Custom Sessions available with a minimum of 6 sailors.
High Performance 1: Triple Crown Training Week
June 11 – 17, 2025
Cost: $2,300
Adapted for sailors wanting to get into high performance training, this intensive is placed after college nationals and is perfect for college sailors and dinghy sailors who want to foray into high-performance boats. This training camp leads to the first event of the 2025 Triple Crown series at the end of the program, allowing Olympic hopefuls to compete for Prize Grants to jumpstart their campaign. You will receive expert coaching and a crash course in all things 49er, 49erFx, 470, WASZP, and ILCAs including basic footwork, boat handling, sail trim, and more. Note boat usage and entry fee for Triple Crown 1 is also included in this tuition. Assuming participation demands, there will be two sessions going on side-by-side. Those exploring their options will be training at the same time as those who are exploring a full Olympic Campaign. Debriefs, workout sessions and relaxed networking make this an invaluable camp for all levels.
470 Triple Crown Training Week
July 14 – 17, 2025
Cost: $2,300
Learn winning skills in the 470 with top coaching. This training camp leads into the Triple Crown 2 series and tuition includes boat usage and entry fee for that regatta. If you have questions, email Racing and Regatta Director Patrice Rachlin at regatta@oakcliffsailing.org.