Soldiers Under Sail is an adaptive sailing program designed specifically to make sailing accessible for our nation's military veterans. This program is designed to both teach the fundamentals of sailing, and give veterans of all branches of the U.S. military in the New York metropolitan area support to help make sailing a part of their lives.
For Veterans eligible for an Adaptive Sports clearance, please click to pre-register for Soldiers Under Sail.
For Veterans not eligible for an Adaptive Sports clearance, please click for information on our discounted membership program for Veterans.
Soldiers Under Sail
In partnership with the Department of Veterans Affairs, VA New York Harbor Healthcare and James J. Peters VA Medical Center. Fill out the interest form below for next steps on how to enroll.
- No prior sailing experience required. All skill-levels are welcome and encouraged to join HRCS's diverse and inclusive community.
- Participants sail with a US Sailing-certified skipper and fellow veterans.
- Instructional and social sails take place at Pier 66 on Thursday and Saturday mornings from May-October. Learn how to prepare for your sail.
- Participants have access to year-round educational workshops to grow as sailors.
- Eligibility determined by Department of Veterans Affairs
- Must be registered with VA and obtain “Adaptive Sports Medical Clearance Note” from your VA physician prior to final approval by the Manhattan VA
Interested in sailing, but not eligible for Adaptive Sports Clearance? HRCS offers all armed forces veterans a discount on Membership. Please contact Soldiers Under Sail Program Manager Jonathan Mercado at jmercado@hudsonsailing.org or (212) 924-1920 for more information or if you have questions.
For Veterans eligible for an Adaptive Sports clearance, please click to pre-register for Soldiers Under Sail.
For Veterans not eligible for an Adaptive Sports clearance, please click for information on our discounted membership program for Veterans.
To learn more about Soldiers Under Sail, please watch this video
"What's special about coming here for Soldiers Under Sail is we have a new dimension to our lives."
Ray, Soldiers Under Sail participant
Heroes on the Hudson
Adaptive Sports Clinic
HRCS is proud to partner with VA New York Harbor Healthcare to host Heroes on the Hudson. This annual adaptive sports clinic combines sailing and kayaking for over 70 injured veterans from across the city. The full-day event at Dyckman Marina in Inwood is designed so that participants have the opportunity to form strong bonds and relationships with fellow veterans in an atmosphere that promotes both physical and mental wellness.
