"Skippers' Meeting!"
Skippers' Meeting in the world famous Model Room at the New York Yacht Club September 11th, 2024!
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
SAVE THE DATE – The 2024 NY Architects Regatta
Save the Date: We have set a date for the 2024 New York Architects Regatta! Join us on September 12 in Inwood for our annual regatta. As usual, we will gather on the evening before at the New York Yacht Club for our “Skippers Meeting.” Previous skippers should look for emails in the next month
We got the GOLD
We are proud to announce that the Regatta has earned a 2024 Gold Seal of Transparency from Candid (formerly known as GuideStar). This seal indicates that we have provided information requested for transparency to donors, including recent year financial documents, information about our leadership, and our mission statement. As an organization, The New York Architects
2023 REGATTA WRAP UP
It happens every year, but this year more so..After a great party, a day on the water, and then another great party, I just need a day to rest, gather my thoughts and put together a summary email. And then, all of a sudden, it’s November….. How did that happen? We had a great party
We’d like to thank the Academy….
Long tedious awards speeches may not be your thing. But we’re very proud of the award that we just received, and there is a long list of people that need to be thanked, including everyone who participate in any way. The committee makes donations where we think we can make a difference, and with EB