"Skippers' Meeting!"
Skippers' Meeting in the world famous Model Room at the New York Yacht Club September 17th, 2025!
Registration is OPEN
Registration is open for the 2025 New York Architects Regatta! 2025 is our 25th Anniversary event, and we are hopin gto fill the fleet at 25 boats, so sign up soon. To get started, go here: https://charity.pledgeit.org/NewYorkArchitectsRegatta Click on the “Join” button, and follow the prompts from there. Schedule:The Pre-Race Gala/Skippers MeetingWednesday, September 17, 2025
Stone, Sailboats, and a Story Worth Sharing
In September, I’ll once again have the pleasure of joining our Regatta participants, major donors, and representatives at one of my favorite events of the year: the NY Architects Regatta Pre-Race Cocktail Party and Skippers’ Meeting. It’s held in the world-famous Model Room at the New York Yacht Club, complete with ship models, a Tiffany
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”