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Munns Oswald 470 Winter Newsletter: Big News!
Team MO470 Secures a New Boat – and Needs Your Help
Team Munns Oswald has been busy since Thanksgiving, and we have incredible news to share.
First, we’ve secured a build slot for a brand-new boat with Bootswerft Ziegelmayer, the world’s premier 470 manufacturer. But we need your help to bring it home!
We also had a productive December and January camp and added another regatta win to our team resume. Keep reading for all the exciting details.
Build Slot Secured: A Game-Changer for Our Campaign
We are immensely honored to earn a build slot with Bootswerft Ziegelmayer. They do not carry any inventory of boats, and make every boat to order based on the exact specifications of the pair purchasing it. Usually teams wait years for their order to be filled. Ours will be done on March 15th!
This new boat is essential for us to compete at the Olympic level. Our current boat, a 2007 model, is sinking—literally. This is our chance to level the playing field and race with the best equipment in the world.
However, the cost of the boat and shipping from Hamburg, Germany to the USA is $25,000. This is a make-or-break moment for our campaign.
Please consider making a tax-deductible donation to our registered 501(c)(3), Windmark Sailing Foundation. Every contribution brings us closer to our dream of winning a gold medal for our country!
How to donate:
Email us at munns.oswald470@gmail.com.
Visit mo470.com/support.
Details for mailing checks or ACH transfers can be found at the end of this newsletter.
Highlight: 1st place at the 2025 Midwinter Championship!
Winter Training Highlights
After a successful heavy wind camp at Palm Beach Sailing club, we set up at the US Sailing Center Miami for December and January. Training with our coach, 2-time Olympian Yevgeniy Burmatnov, and our teammates from the Oyster Bay 470 Team has paid off:
Regatta Win: Despite Micky battling the flu in the days leading up to the event, we had an amazing performance. Of the nine races sailed, we won six and placed second in the other three—securing the championship!
On-Water Progress: we made measurable improvements in speed, racing tactics, and boat handling.
Read the full regatta write-up on the International 470 Class Website here.
Reflections from the Team
Cadance’s Thoughts
“It’s been fun having training partners and a coach… we were able to compare speeds and do different drills. We just won midwinters, a three day regatta that was super cold but super fun. I’ve had an awesome time sailing with other teams and training hard!”
Micky’s Thoughts
“Teaming up only five months ago, we’ve already won both regattas we’ve entered. I am especially proud of this one because I was battling the flu all the way until the regatta started! There’s lots of work left, but our progress has been very encouraging!”
Moments from Our Winter
Snapped our spinnaker pole in training. Good thing we have spares!
Having fun with coach Burmatnov at awards.
Hiking hard in strong wind.
What’s Next?
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Training: We’re on the water six days a week, working with our coach through February. We are also spending plenty of time in the gym.
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Upcoming Plans: Two months of training in West Palm Beach before returning to Oyster Bay in May.
We Need Your Help!
This is our chance to secure the equipment we need to compete internationally. Please help us raise $25,000 to bring home our new Ziegelmayer 470.
To donate, please email us at munns.oswald470@gmail.com or visit mo470.com/support. All donations are 100% tax deductible through Windmark Sailing Foundation.
Donation Options:
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Mail a Check: Windmark Sailing Foundation, PO Box 638, Oyster Bay, NY 11771. Include a separate note: “FOR SAILORS LIKE Micky & Cadance.”
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Envelopes with our name on the check, or only our names on the note will be returned!
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ACH Transfer: TD Bank, 319 Glen Head Road, Old Brookville, NY 11545, Routing #026013673, Account #4319239425
Please email us for your tax letter and with any questions. Thank you!
We are so immensely grateful for all of our donors who have brought us this far, and appreciate all future contributions.
Thank you for believing in us! Together, we can bring American sailors back to the top of the podium.
Sincerely,
Micky Munns & Cadance Oswald
Team MO470
Munns Oswald 470 Sailing Fall Newsletter
Happy Thanksgiving! We are incredibly grateful for the support of our friends, family, and all of you who are helping us on our Olympic sailing journey. Your generosity makes our dream of becoming Olympic champions possible!
Cadance Oswald and Micky Munns have partnered for an Olympic campaign in the 470 class. After just a month of training together, we won the 470 Nationals with all first-place finishes. We are now going for gold on our journey to represent the USA at the highest level.
Here’s what we have been up to!
Oyster Bay Fall Training – Where We Started
We kicked off our training in late August at our team base in Oyster Bay, NY. We saw a mix of conditions and got plenty of hours on the water and in the gym. We worked on maneuvers and straight-line speed with our Oyster Bay 470 Team coach, Yevgeniy Burmatnov. Cadance got up to speed in the 470 very quickly. After a successful September camp, we headed off to our first competition as a team: the 470 Nationals in Carlyle, IL.
Highlight: 470 National Championship!
After a 15-hour road trip to Carlyle, IL, we faced an unexpected challenge when a piece of our standing rigging broke. Thankfully, with some quick fixes and plenty of s’mores, we were ready to race. Competing with 470 sailors from every generation was an amazing experience.
Carlyle Sailing Association is a hidden gem. It’s a beautiful facility in Eldon Hazlet state park. We met so many wonderful people and were lucky to speak to the junior program while we were there.
After three days of racing, we won the 470 National Championship, finishing first in every race. It’s a huge milestone for us. Thank you to all the sailors and event organizers who made this possible.
Sailing in West Palm Beach – Pushing Our Limits
After the Nationals, we moved our training south. We are very thankful that Cadance’s home club, the Palm Beach Sailing Club, has graciously hosted our training. In West Palm Beach, where we faced the toughest conditions yet—strong winds and big waves. We focused on improving our boat handling, refining our speed, and pushing our limits. A training week with 5 sailing days, 3-4 hours per day, alongside 5 gym sessions left us exhausted but more confident in our abilities.
We’ve been racing an older 2007 boat, which has served us well, but we are losing on-water time to boat repairs. While it has been dry stored for most of its life and very well maintained, it is getting old, so we are working to secure a build slot for a brand-new boat! A new boat is very expensive and needs to be shipped via container from Germany. If you would like to make a tax-deductible contribution to our sailing campaign, it is greatly appreciated and goes a long way.
Looking Ahead – Miami Winter Training
We are preparing for a busy winter of training in Miami. In December and January, we’ll be training 6 days per week. This will also be our first time sparring against other boats, which gives us a chance to put our maneuvers to the test in real competition. We’re especially excited about the 470 Midwinter Championship in January, where we will face off against some of the top Olympic hopefuls. This is our first real opportunity to compete against other young Olympic campaigners. We can’t wait!
Who We Are
We are two professional sailing athletes training full-time for the 2028 Olympics and beyond. We are working hard to become Olympic champions in the Mixed Dinghy sailing event.
Support Our Journey
Training full-time for the 2028 Olympics is a financial commitment we can only meet with the help of supporters like you. If you are able to donate, we invite you to contribute to the Windmark Sailing Foundation, where your donations are tax-deductible. Every contribution helps, and we are deeply grateful for your support. Plus, donations after January 1st will be matched by 50%, almost doubling your impact!
Interested in sponsoring us? We have opportunities for your business to get involved. Your company can gain exposure on our sails, hull, and website, while getting a tax write-off and helping us reach our goal of becoming Olympic champions.
To donate via check:
Windmark Sailing Foundation
PO Box 658,
Oyster Bay, NY 11771
Check made payable to: Windmark Sailing Foundation
Memo: “For Sailors Like Micky & Cadance”
By ACH:
TD Bank
319 Glen Head Road
Old Brookville, NY 11545
Routing Number: 026013673
Bank Account Number: 4319239425
Memo: “For Sailors Like Micky & Cadance”
Email us for your tax receipt and with any questions.
Thank you again to our amazing supporters—family, friends, and everyone who believes in us. Your belief in our dream pushes us to give our all every day. We will make you proud!
Micky & Cadance
Team MO470
