Gerry Dolezar, founder of the New York Architects Regatta, passed away shortly after the 2026 Regatta. Many of us knew Gerry through his work in architectural metalwork and the regatta he founded, but there was much more to his life. I knew he was a classic car enthusiast, an avid sailor and croquet player, and
Parties have been held. Races have been sailed. Trophies have been awarded. The donation site will remain open for a few more weeks, but the 2026 New York Architects Regatta is in the books, as they say. And what a Regatta it was. The usual delights of our pre-race “Skippers’ Meeting” cocktail party at the
Every year, it seems, I go into the Regatta running at full speed, emailing daily, sharing information, coordinating logistics, and working closely with my fellow Foundation members. One would think I’d have enough momentum left to send out a timely report to our friends and supporters who might be wondering how it all went. Instead,
Hudson River Community Sailing gives New Yorkers a chance to learn, grow, and sail — and you help make it happen. Our mission at the NY Architects Regatta is to support a wonderful collection of organizations doing meaningful work within the community at the edges of the city. Clearly, raising funds and providing financial support
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
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
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
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
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
Liberty’s journey from HRCS’ Sail Academy to an engineering career shows the transformative power of the Architects Regatta’s support. Read her story.