The Regatta started on Sept 12 with the annual Skipper’s Meeting/Cocktail Party. Due to construction at the New York Yacht Club, our usual venue, the pre-race festivities were held at the University Club. 185 people including participants, sponsors and donors, enjoyed an evening of cocktails, and camaraderie. We were blessed with an overcast sky but
Things may have seemed quiet, but behind the scenes, the Foundation has been hard at work planning the 2018 edition of the New York Architects Regatta Challenge, and we’re excited to share some news with you. First of all, THE SCHEDULE. After careful consultation of the NOAA Tide Charts, we have concluded that our regular
The 2017 NYARC was a record setting success, no matter how you measure it. The Industry Partners Regatta had nine boats sailing – not quite double the 2016 IPR. Two challenging races against the current were completed before a series of rain clouds signaled that the time had come to head to the Cocktail Party.
We are, as of today, 8 weeks away from the 2017 Regatta, and good things are starting to happen. 16 firms have already registered, several new and returning sponsors have committed, people have started talking, and a few, at least have started making arrangements for practice sails. Its going to be a great year. The
We have reached that point in the Foundation’s year when we are halfway between the last regatta and the next, which is a good time to reflect on what happened, and what we hope to accomplish this year Our goals have always been to have a fun event with friends and colleagues that also raises
The 2016 Regatta Results In case you’ve forgotten, here’s the final results from the 2016 Regatta. Industry Partners Regatta Place Team 1. Affinity Building Solutions 2. LJ Duffy 3. BK Sail Bags 4. Evanson Best 5. JB&B 6. Lightbox Studios 7. EJ Electric Architects
The addition of the Industry Partners event, for “firms of like mind, and like industry,” to the 2016 regatta was clearly a success. For 2017, Regatta Sponsors will be invited to join the fun and field a boat for an afternoon of racing on Wednesday, September 13. Interested? Please contact any member of the committee,
The New York Architects Regatta Foundation is pleased to announce the 2017 Architects Regatta will take place on Thursday, September 14th, off Pier 66, north of Chelsea Piers. The schedule of events is Industry Partners Regatta Wednesday, September 13, (Afternoon) Hudson River Community Sailing, Pier 66, West 26th St. & 12th Ave. Skippers Meeting / Cocktail