Fifteenth Annual
Sailing for Scholars
Gala and Regatta
Sailing for Scholars Gala and Regatta
Sailing for Scholars Gala
Honoring Noreen Doyle
President & CEO Hudson River Park Trust
The Model Room at The New York Yacht Club
October 15, 2024 / 6-9PM
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. This year’s event will be held at the New York Yacht Club and includes a silent auction, special guests, and other surprises. The fun continues on Saturday and Sunday as teams race in a two-day regatta. Your support will help HRCS strengthen its foundation and build for the future.
Join us for a great weekend supporting a great cause!
Meet Our Honoree
Noreen Doyle
President & CEO Hudson River Park Trust
Noreen Doyle oversees the design, management, development and programming of the beloved four-mile-long waterfront park and its 400-acre estuarine sanctuary. Under Doyle’s leadership, the Trust has completed construction of nearly 10 acres of new public open space, delivered high impact environmental educational programming to 30,000 children and adults each year, and completed two large habitat enhancement projects that have reintroduced 35 million oysters to the Hudson River. Throughout her tenure at the Trust, Doyle has championed direct access to the Hudson River, working with local communities and organizational partners to expand in water programming and environmental research.
Previously, Doyle was a Vice President at AKRF, Inc., a leading environmental and planning consultant in Manhattan, where she helped manage projects like the Second Avenue Subway and Queens West. Noreen has a BA from Smith College and completed coursework towards a doctorate in Comparative Literature from New York University. She and her family are fortunate to enjoy access to the Hudson River in their home community of Irvington, NY. She loves nothing more than to be in or out on the water, and still aspires to learn how to sail.
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: 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 19-20, 2024
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.
15th Annual Sailing for Scholars Committee
Harry Brigham, Chair
Stacy Blain
Mike Buckley
Corrine François-Pijuan
Vanessa Galvez
Seena Hassouna
Scott Herrick
Mark Horowitz
Alex Hu
Matt Killen
Birte Mueller
Samantha Paradise
Sarah Pennington
Alyce Russo
Steve Schall
Jeph Tausig
Alex Valcic