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From Plywood to Masterpiece: Inspiring NYC Middle-Schoolers through Sailing

Jun 7, 2024Charles PrettymanUncategorized

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

Apr 11, 2024Charles PrettymanUncategorized

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

Mar 19, 2024Charles PrettymanUncategorized

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

Mar 19, 2024Charles PrettymanUncategorized

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

Nov 4, 2023Charles PrettymanUncategorized

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….

May 19, 2023Charles PrettymanUncategorized

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

2023 Registration is Open

May 10, 2023Charles PrettymanUncategorized

Our Classy crowdfunding site has been set up, and a few teams have already been created. Register now, and get a head start on your fundraising! The registration process is the same as it has been for the past few years. – Email us at nyarchitectsregatta@gmail.com– or email Charles, or Dan A directly– We will

2023 NY Architects Regatta – Dates Announced

Mar 16, 2023Charles PrettymanUncategorized

Last year was great – can this year be better? We are excited to announce that the dates have been set, the 2023 NY Architects Regatta will be held on: Thursday, September 14, 2023. The pre-race skippers meeting and cocktail party will be held on the evening before (September 13)

Another one is in the books

Oct 5, 2022Charles PrettymanUncategorized

Despite a rain delay, it was truly one of our best Regattas ever! Congratulations to our Race Winners – BKSK in the J-80 class and Halatsis Architect as defending champion in the J-24 ClassAnd huge props to Allen + Killcoyne, our fundraising champion! Thank you all!

All Set for the Best Regatta Ever

Aug 26, 2022Charles PrettymanUncategorized

Back in April, the Regatta Foundation met to discuss the 2022 Regatta, what should our goal be this year, what could we expect in a lingering pandemic, etc. We quickly agreed that we should simply run the best regatta we could. Things are on track to meet that goal. The fleet is filling up, and