Seventeenth Annual
Sailing for Scholars
Gala and Regatta
October 13-18, 2026
Sailing for Scholars is Hudson River Community Sailing's annual fundraising event 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 and includes a practice day with professional coaching and a weekend of of racing. Want to get your company involved? The Sailing for Scholars Corporate Challenge brings together companies to compete for a purpose. Learn more below.
Join us for a great week supporting a great cause!
Sailing for Scholars Gala and Regatta
Sailing for Scholars Gala
The Model Room at The New York Yacht Club
October 13, 2026 / 6-9PM
Join us in the Model Room of the New York Yacht Club for a special evening celebrating our students and community. There will be cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, a unique silent auction, and remarks from HRCS students. Your support will help HRCS strengthen its foundation and build for the future.
Sailing for Scholars Regatta
Pier 66, Chelsea
October 16-18, 2026
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 $10,000 and compete in the three-day regatta. Contact Maeve Gately at sfs@hudsonsailing.org for more information.
Sailing for Scholars Corporate Challenge
October 15, 2026
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, we debuted the first-ever Sailing for Scholars Corporate Challenge, an exciting opportunity for companies to network, compete, and support a great cause!
The SfS Corporate Challenge will take place Thursday, October 15th. Interested in fielding a team? Click below for more information and email Maeve Gately at mgately@hudsonsailing.org to sign up!
17th 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
Mark Horowitz, Gala Vice Chair
Paul Brady
Corrine François-Pijuan
Alex Hu
Anne Muldowney
Samantha Paradise
Colleen Schmidt
Caroline Sobkowicz
Jephtha Tausig
Alex Valcic
Thank You to Our Sponsors
