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Oakcliff sails through races this summer By ELLA GARDNER Intern
Courtesy Oakcliff Sailing
Sailors from around the world come to Oyster Bay to learn at Oakcliff Sailing Center.
As its competitive season continues, the Oakcliff Sailing Center team has been cruising through regattas around the world. The sailors are currently back at home, preparing for the Oakcliff International, an elite event in which teams from a number of countries will converge on Oyster Bay to compete in Grade 1, top-level match races Aug. 27 to 30. Oakcliff Sailing is a renowned training facility led by Dawn Riley, originally of, a member of the National Sailing, America’s Cup and State of Michigan halls of fame who is now in her 29th year of coaching competitive sailing and her 16th year at Oakcliff. The center is known for its training programs, which extend beyond traditional coaching methods, and its graduates have taken part in a number of around-the-world races, the Americas Cup and Olympic competition. One forCONTINUED ON PAGE 10
Fire chiefs urge seasonal caution to prevent blazes By WILL SHEELINE wsheeline@liherald.com
Amid summer’s higher temperatures and outdoor activities, local fire officials are reminding residents that a few simple precautions can help prevent house fires, grill accidents, drownings and heatrelated medical emergencies. Fire chiefs from Glenwood Hook and Ladder Engine and Hose Company, the Sea Cliff Fire Department and Atlantic Steamer Fire Company said that many of the most common seasonal emergencies are preventable with adequate planning, safe equipment use and
proper supervision. One of the biggest concerns during the hottest months is the increased use of air conditioners, according to Glenwood Hook and Ladder Chief Donald Sinski. “The biggest thing with air conditioners is electrical cords, and you have to use the proper cord for the air conditioner,” Sinski said. “You just can’t buy a regular little extension cord.” Air conditioners draw significant electrical power, he explained, so extension cords must be rated for that load. He also warned residents never to run extension cords underneath carpeting or rugs, calling
it “a recipe for disaster,” because damaged insulation or unseen sparks can ignite a fire. SCFD Chief Brian O’Donnell echoed those concerns, urging homeowners to avoid overloading electrical outlets and inexpensive multi-outlet strips. “If you’re going to buy something, make sure it’s up to date,” O’Donnell said. “Make sure it’s in good condition before you decide to plug things in. If there’s any loose or exposed wires, you should not be going to use it.” Flickering or dimming lights, he added, can be an early warning sign that a home’s electrical system is
overloaded, and simple tricks like not having a number of appliances running at the same time can help keep a home safe. Second Assistant Chief Frank Ozol, of Atlantic Steamer, said that residents using extension cords with air conditioners should avoid connecting multiple cords together. “The more extension cords you
have connected to one air conditioner, the more likely of having some kind of a major problem like a fire,” Ozol said.
Take care when cooking outdoors
Outdoor cooking presents another potential fire hazard. CONTINUED ON PAGE 7