Sixteenth Annual
Sailing for Scholars
Gala and Regatta
October 14-19, 2025
Sailing for Scholars is Hudson River Community Sailing's annual fundraising gala to support STEM and leadership development for NYC public school students and provide maritime access to New Yorkers of all abilities. The week-long event kicks off with a Gala at the New York Yacht Club followed by a practice day including professional coaching and a two-day Regatta. New in 2025: the Corporate Challenge.
Join us for a great weekend supporting a great cause! Learn more below.
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Sailing for Scholars Gala and Regatta
Sailing for Scholars Gala
The Model Room at The New York Yacht Club
October 14, 2025 / 6-9PM
Join us for a special night celebrating our students at the New York Yacht Club's iconic Model Room. Meet the competitors, enjoy an evening of food and drinks and bid in our Silent Auction. Your support will help HRCS strengthen its foundation and build for the future.
Past Honorees
Founder's Award Recipients
Each year, HRCS gives the Founder's award to honor a person or persons for their contributions to Youth, Education, and the Waterfront. Past honorees include: Noreen Doyle (President & CEO Hudson River Park Trust), Roland Betts (Founder and CEO, Chelsea Piers), Capt. Zeita Merchant (Commander of the Port, US Coast Guard Sector NY/NJ), Gale Brewer (Manhattan Borough President), Jay Cross (CEO, Related Hudson Yards), Tracy Edwards, MBE (Maiden Factor Foundation), and more.
Sailing for Scholars Regatta
Dyckman Marina, Inwood
October 18-19, 2025
With racing all weekend long, teams compete both on the water and to raise the most money in support of Hudson River Community Sailing's innovative youth development and maritime access programs. Winners are announced at a post-event reception at The Hudson. Donate below to support your favorite team or racer! Not sure which team to support? HRCS's youth racing team, the Sea Dragons, is looking strong this year!
Interested in fielding a team? Teams sign up to raise $5,000 (J/24) or $10,000 (J/80), get professional coaching, and compete in the two-day regatta. Contact Maeve Gately at mgately@hudsonsailing.org for more information.
Sailing for Scholars Corporate Challenge
New for 2025
October 16, 2025
Since 2010, Sailing for Scholars has brought together teams of New Yorkers to compete on the Hudson and raise funds for transformative youth development and public access programs. In 2025, our First Annual Sailing for Scholars Corporate Challenge is an exciting new opportunity for companies to network, compete, and support a great cause!
The SfS Corporate Challenge will take place Thursday, October 16th. Interested in fielding a team? Click below for more information.
16th Annual Sailing for Scholars Committee
Alyce Russo and Steven Schall, Co-Chairs
Jeff Ignaszak, Membership Vice Chair
Raj Iyer, Corporate Vice Chair
Sarah Pennington, Auction Vice Chair
Jephtha Tausig, Gala Vice Chair
Alex Valcic, Gala Vice Chair
Ciara Campbell
Corrine François-Pijuan
Seena Hassouna
Mark Horowitz
Alex Hu
Devi Namboodiri
Samantha Paradise