A Closer Look at One of Our Regatta Partners

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

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

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

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.