"Skippers' Meeting!"
Skippers' Meeting in the world famous Model Room at the New York Yacht Club September 17th, 2025!
A Visit to Rocking the Boat
Earlier this month, I made my way to Hunts Point to visit our friends at Rocking the Boat (RTB). Walking up to their bright blue but unassuming building in an industrial section of the Bronx River waterfront, I wasn’t entirely sure what to expect. But as soon as I stepped inside, I found myself in
The 2025 NY Architects Regatta is Set!
We’re thrilled to announce the dates for the 25th Anniversary NY Architects Regatta: Wednesday, September 17, 2025 – Pre-race Skippers MeetingThursday, September 18, 2025 – The 25th Annual NY Architects Regatta This year, we’re celebrating a quarter-century of sailing, networking, and giving back. To mark the occasion, our goal is 25 teams on the starting
Spotlight on Community-Word Project
I’m delighted to share a report from Christopher LaSala on Community-Word Project (CWP), a truly inspiring organization we are proud to support: About ten years ago, I attended a children’s creative workshop in Brooklyn with my kids. There, I met Michele Kotler, executive director of a wonderful organization called Community Word Project (CWP). I learned that in
Dreaming Big: The Architects Regatta and Olympic Sailing
As the new year begins, things are usually quiet at Regatta Central while we reflect on the past year and enjoy the holiday season. However, we’re far from idle. With the page now turned on our calendars, we’re ramping up efforts to make the 2025 Regatta even better than 2024. We also use thei quiet
2024 NY Architects Regatta: Results, Reflections, and Looking Ahead
Our regular readers know that most of our posts focus on the organizations the regatta supports and their impact on the community. However, in this, I’m pleased to report on the exciting results of the regatta itself. The NY Architects Regatta has three core facets: For me, the networking aspect is always a highlight. Perhaps
From Sail Academy to Engineering Intern: Liberty Abordo’s Inspiring Journey
Liberty’s journey from HRCS’ Sail Academy to an engineering career shows the transformative power of the Architects Regatta’s support. Read her story.
Expanding Waterfront Access: Spotlight on Our Partner Organizations
In this newsletter edition, we’re excited to highlight an initiative that addresses accessibility concerns for a unique segment of our community. The Robie Pierce Regattas are a major annual regatta…
It’s Time to Sign Up to Change the World
Join the 2024 New York Architects’ Regatta!The strength of our Regatta over the years has been fueled by the enthusiasm of new teams and their transformation into long-term members of our community. Each year, we rely on having about 80% of the event filled with returning teams (and their ever-important returning donors) and 20% “newbies”
From Plywood to Masterpiece: Inspiring NYC Middle-Schoolers through Sailing
We all remember that one influence that made the little lightbulb over our heads flicker on. It may have been watching someone play an instrument in a way we had never heard before, or seeing a painting, or perhaps just the faith and patience of a teacher or mentor who gently guided us to follow our calling. Whatever it was it likely involved taking the ordinary and transforming it into something that transcends the everyday.
Transforming Communities: Impact Stories from the Regatta
We’re thrilled when we can share stories about how our collective efforts are shaping our community. Your support for the regatta becomes grants for our community partners, enabling them to undertake meaningful work that enhances the waterfront. This includes efforts to build a skilled, trained workforce. To shed light on this initiative, our friend and