Calvin is a rising eleventh grade student.  He completed the Accredited After School Program in June of 2010.  He then joined the Summer Internship Program and is paid a stipend to shadow the HRCS sailing instructors for the six weeks of the Summer Leadership Program.  In addition to hours each week of individualized sailing instruction for the interns, an HRCS volunteer member takes the Summer Interns sailing in the membership regattas each Thursday evening for the entire summer, allowing the interns to compete as a crew against seasoned adult sailors.

In the fall, Calvin will continue to be with HRCS on a year-round basis through the Captain Internship Program.  He will earn additional academic credits while peer mentoring new students enrolled at HRCS in the Accredited After School Program and the Accredited Boat Building Program.  He will work closely with HRCS staff and volunteers from the Columbia University and Fordham University sailing teams, receiving ongoing supervision, counseling, tutoring for all of his classes, as well as preparation for the college application process which will include college visits throughout this school year.  He will also be exposed to applying to private secondary schools that have sailing teams as either a transfer or post-graduate student in order to create the optimal opportunities for college acceptance.  Calvin will be supported in pursuing his U.S. Coast Guard Captain's license when he turns eighteen, and he will be recruited to work as a summer sailing instructor at HRCS during his college years.  HRCS will serve as an employment and personal reference for Calvin throughout his young adult life.

In Calvin's own words, "My experience at Hudson River Community Sailing is extraordinary.  Doing the Summer Internship, I have been able to teach other kids what I know.  I hope to continue sailing in the future while I get my life set."

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Sadie Nash Leaders Set Sail with HRCS

Leaders from Sadie Nash Leadership Project

 
On Friday July 9th, 11 lucky young women from the Sadie Nash Leadership Project Summer Institute got the unique opportunity to go sailing for an afternoon with Hudson River Community Sailing.  The outing was one of six that occur every Friday during the six-week program.  According to the girls, it was the best one yet.  The sail was used as a real-life application for leadership and teamwork skills and the girls excelled on the boats even though it was their first time sailing.  Sadie Nash Leadership Project is dedicated to promoting leadership and activism among young women.  The program, founded in 2001, is designed to strengthen, empower, and equip young women as agents for change in their lives and in the world. 

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8th Annual Stonewall Pride Regatta a Huge Success
 

State Senator Tom Duane Speaking at the Award Ceremony

The 8th Annual Stonewall Sails Heritage of Pride Regatta hosted by HRCS on Saturday, June 26th was a resounding success.  The event, a tradition of the Knickerbocker Sailing Association, featured a day of fun, intense competition just off the HRCS pier followed by an awards ceremony on the Frying Pan.  New York State Senator Tom Duane MC'ed the awards ceremony and a great time was had by all.

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HRCS is proud to be a part of a number of corporate outings as of late.  Goldman Sachs contracted our services for an in-house team building regatta as did Centerbridge Partners, L.P. and Milberg LLP;  Hermes hosted an event for a new line of maritime-themed watches for a few luxury magazine editors.  

 

All great groups and we are honored to facilitate these professional development outings for local business leaders.

 

 

Taste of Sailing - $80

 

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