RACING SEASON
The 2026 Spring Racing Series begins April 27
Spring J/80 Series: occurs on Monday and Tuesdays, starting April 27.
Summer Series I begins on June 8. Summer Series II begins July 20.
Boats are available 30 minutes before first signal.
Why Race with HRCS?
- Race on J/80s on the Hudson with Manhattan as your backdrop
- Attend workshops and fun social events
- Boats are spinnaker rigged with all equipment aboard
- Become part of the New York City racing community
- Take guests racing
HOW IT WORKS
- Race Leader captains their team and agrees to take responsibility for the boat, crew, and abiding by HRCS policies.
- Must be an HRCS Skipper or crew member. Race Leaders are responsible for finding crew.
- Race Leaders bear the responsibility for all occurrences aboard the boat as per a regular HRCS capt member.
- Fleet - J/80s, rigged with spinnakers. Teams are rotated through boats during series.
- Courses - Windward-leeward 1x or 2x, between Pier 76 and 62 on the Hudson River.