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Greetings! 
Thank you for your continued support of HRCS! We know you are chomping at the bit to hear about all the great stuff that has been going on over the last month here at Pier 66. As always we try to brief but its so hard when there are so many great things happening. Enjoy!  |
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The Fall Program in Their Words
We asked our participants in the fall portion of the Accredited After School Program what they thought of after school sailing and this is what they said:
"If you don't do this program you are missing out on an experience of a lifetime." - Anthony, 13
"You get to sail in Manhattan which seems so unlikely and you get to meet new people and learn a lot." - Alessia, 13
"It's so much fun and the teachers don't make it boring; you learn something new and not everybody gets the chance to do that, it's a thrill!" - Jordan, 14
"Going to the Hudson River Community Sailing Program will open your mind to other possibilities. You enjoy yourself so much that you keep looking forward to the next class. You learn something new and it's really worth it!" - David, 14
"It's a really fun experience. The teachers and the kids you meet are mad cool. It's better than doing nothing after school." - Jaythian, 14
"Honestly, I did it for high school credit but now, I saw college sailing and I am like "I have to be there!" And the fact that sailing is something SPECIAL and unique." - Priscilla, 13
"I would tell my friend how great it is to learn a new sport and that the HRCS instructors would be always helping you and the greatest part is working as a team." - Nerida, 13
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Sailing for Scholars Regatta Exceeds Goals
When the idea for a fundraising regatta was suggested to support HRCS' new winter boat building portion of our Accedited After School Program there was some scepticism whether it could be pulled off on such short notice. We clearly underestimated our membership because just under two months later all eight boats had been bought and the regatta was a resounding success. Racers were greeted with a gorgeous early October Saturday with strong winds out of the north. The regatta consisted of two distance races - one from Pier 66 down to the harbor to start the regatta and the other back to Pier 66 to cap it off. In between, three incredibly close buoy races were held right off the Statue of Liberty. The combined boat of Tony Prikes/David Richman won the regatta with 8 points, Ole Slorer and crew took second with 10 points, followed by Jonathan Zich and crew in third with 14 points. The day was capped off with an awards banquet at the Frying Pan where Ole Slorer's boat was crowned the top fundraiser. Overall, the regatta was a huge success, raising well over the initial $20K goal. Huge thanks to all members, their family, colleagues and friends!! Check out the webpage for more information and the video for some awesome footage. Back to Top
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Fall Youth Sailing A Massive Success
When asked at the end of the Fall portion of the Accredited After School Program (AASP) what he would say to convince a friend to apply, Anthony Velez, 14, of the Manhattan Business Academy replied, "if you don't do this program you will be missing out on the chance of a lifetime." It is safe to say the other students enrolled in the AASP would agree. The first of three segments of the credit-bearing after school program, the Fall sail training is meant to introduce students to the sport of sailing and "hook" them while allowing them to earn a much needed Physical Education credit. The 2011 class met twice a week and learned everything from the bowline knot to the points of sail and the basics of racing. The year-long after school program consists of Fall sail training, Winter boat building and, in the Spring, learning the math and science behind sailing - all for academic credit. Check out a couple videos from this fall's program, one here made by HRCS, and another here made by Stacey Szewczyk , the editor of a blog called Hudson River Stories.
Parents Get Their Sea Legs Too
The excitement of the Fall portion of the AASP could not be contained in the students themselves; their parents naturally wanted to get a glimpse of what their kids were raving about. These parents had their chance during a Parent Open House on Saturday, October 30th - a brisk, sunny day with prevailing winds of 12-15 knots. The day began with a brief overview of the future opportunities for the students at HRCS. Then the students took the helm and brought their parents through a typical day culminating in a hands-on sail. The parents were beside themselves that this was a reality for their kids and HRCS is excited to have their support!
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HRCS Partners with Brooklyn Boatworks for Winter Program
Beginning November 8th, students in the Accredited After School Program will get the opportunity to build a wooden optimist dinghy based on the designs and curriculum resources created by Brooklyn Boatworks. This partnership has enabled HRCS to offer a winter time after school program for our students. HRCS is excited to partner with an established program like Brooklyn Boatworks and looks forward to creating many more opportunities for both organizations.
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Mazzoni Crowned HRCS Season Champion
 | | Team Mazzoni: (L to R) Jesse Kulp, Randy Medrano, Captain Esteban Mazzoni, Alberto Felettigh |
Some of the closest racing ever seen on the Hudson River occurred during the HRCS Season Champs on October 23-24. Racing began Saturday with sunny skies, moderate temperatures, and a 7-12 knot breeze. Five races were completed Saturday with the boats rotating every two races to keep it fair. The scores were tight and only a few points separated the top four boats going into Sunday. Racers were treated to a regatta barbecue Saturday night at the Bahen residence. Sundays conditions were similar to Saturdays except the breeze was much shiftier. Esteban Mazzoni and his crew ran away with the regatta taking five bullets (1st place) in a row. The race for second, third, and fourth was much tighter between Paul Zinger, Neil Fraser, and Rupert Murray and their crews. Going into the last race, Zinger was in second with 31 points and Fraser and Murray were tied for third with 33 points. Fraser and his crew absolutely dominated the last race right from the start and took first for the race while Zinger and Murray could not get their boats to sail fast downwind and had to battle it out for 4th and 5th. Fraser squeaked out a second place with Zinger following in third and Murray dropping back to fourth. Despite the mix up, only four points separated second through fourth place at regattas end - a true sign of great racing. Following the regatta, Vasilia Emmanouilides hosted a wonderful awards reception at her building. Congratulations to Esteban Mazzoni and crew on an expertly sailed regatta and thank you to Vasilia and everyone else that made this event so memorable.
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HRCS Season Closes on a High Note
Sunday, October 17th marked the end of the official HRCS Adult Sailing Season. The 2010 season was the second full season of adult sailing at HRCS and the third season of HRCS operation. Highlights of the 2010 season include:
- Increased membership
- Hosting a series of employee outings for local businesses
- Hosting the Knickerbocker Club Stonewall Pride Regatta
- Hosting the Sailing for Scholars Regatta, supported by our adult members!!
- Delivering a few thousand sailing opportunities for New Yorkers
- An enthusiasm for the youth enrichment work by all adults who sailed with HRCS!!
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HRCS Members Get Their Hands Dirty
For the first three Saturdays of November, HRCS member volunteers have been making the trek up to SUNY Maritime in the Bronx to help get the fleet prepared for next season. Everything from sanding topsides to painting bottoms to scrubbing interiors proves that HRCS members are not afraid to get dirty for a good cause. HRCS is so grateful to those members who took nearly a whole day to help out with this herculean task - we could not have done it without you. If you are interested in helping out with the boats, send an email to info@hudsonsailing.org and we will make sure you have the details for the next work day.
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Join the 2011 HRCS Team! Become a Youth Educator
Hudson River Community Sailing is seeking hard-working, committed, professional, experienced sailing educators for its 2011 season. Have the greatest sailing season of your life teaching people of all ages and all walks of life in the middle of the greatest city in the world. Our 2011 season lasts from March 14-November 6th with potential for work outside of that time frame. Within that time frame, there are opportunities for 30-50 hours of work per week depending on the time of year. Pay is extremely competitive and based on experience as well as additional responsibilities. Candidates will receive a bonus for completing the season. Educators will be working with kids ages 9-17 from all different socioeconomic and ethnic backgrounds depending on the program. There will also be potential for work with adults. All classes are taught in J-24s.
Candidates should be incredibly responsible, dedicated, hard-working and be able to work fluidly not only with the students, whether they be younger or older, but the other educators. Candidates should also be flexible and be able to handle dynamic situations on their own. We are looking for candidates who can wear many different hats depending on the needs of the organization as a whole. A basic comfort with high school math and science is a definite plus.
To apply, please send a resume which includes your contact information, your sailing experience, teaching experience, general work experience, and three reference names and contact numbers to Program Director Alex Baum at abaum@hudsonsailing.org.
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The 2010 season was definitely the best yet and we are looking forward to an even better and more exciting one in 2011. Stay tuned over the winter for updates on whats going on down here at Pier 66.
Sincerely,
-The HRCS Team
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