Hudson River Community Sailing develops leadership and academic success in underserved New York City youth through sailing education and provides maritime education and recreation to the community at large.
Founded in 2007 to serve the urban community, we partner with public schools to offer credit-bearing academic programs, internships, mentoring, and college readiness. Our youth development platform uses sailing, boat operation, and boat building to further academic skills and instill the qualities of character necessary for college and career success. We also serve the broader community through affordable marine education and recreation for individuals, groups, schools, businesses, and families.
NewsFlash: HRCS seeks a full-time professional Fleet & Operations Manager
We have 15 J/24s sailboats, the most popular keelboats in the world. They are small boats that are fast and sporty, while being stable and safe. The J/24 is typically crewed by 5 people. Get in on the fun and find out why the J/24 is a great boat to learn the ropes on! We also own a small fleet of Hobie Cats and a 28′ Precision pocket cruiser.
Our facility is an award winning pier and boathouse, located on the western side of the West Side Highway at 26th Street. We are an affiliate of New York River Sports, making up the most unique water sport access point in our city.
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Club Profile: Fishers Island Yacht Club
The Island:
Fishers Island Yacht Club is located on Fishers Island in West Harbor. Fishers Island is located at the eastern entrance to the Long Island Sound. It is about two miles off the southeastern coast of Connecticut opposite Stonington. The island is about 9 miles long and 1 mile wide. Ferries run year round back and forth from New London, CT which is a 45 minute boat ride and during the week from Noank, CT which is a 20 minute boat ride. There is a low population during the fall, winter, and spring, however, the population rises to several thousands in the summer months.
The Yacht Club:
Fishers Island was founded in 1886, and it has always provided simple facilities for yachtsmen. As well as a club conducting a series of races and yachting events during the summer season. The club is relatively small with about 475 member families. The facilities include a 100+ slip marina, quant clubhouse, and marina facilities.
The Sailing:
Fishers Island Yacht Club has a very active fleet of racers competing amongst 6 classes; IOD, J70, Bullseye, Club 420, Laser, and Open Bic. Sailors of FIYC compete not only at Fisher Island, but have represented Fishers Island in the IOD and J70 classes nationally and internationally. FIYC has numerous world and national sailing champions as well as prior olympians. The club has a very active instructional junior sailing program offering novice through advanced coaching throughout the summer months. The keelboat class is especially inclusive of the junior sailors, offering them numerous opportunities to sail larger boats on the weekend. FIYC strives to create high level sailors, along with supporting adventure sailing and a love of the sea.
The Marina:
As mentioned before FIYC includes a 100+ slip marina and marina facilities. They welcome transient yachts up to 150’ and 9’ draft. The marina is centrally located and you can easily walk to several shops making it a great starting spot to explore the island. Fishers Island Yacht Club also welcomes other yacht clubs to use their facility for club cruises. Recently, the New York Yacht Club hosted their Annual Summer Cruise at FIYC. Nearly 1000 yachtsmen embarked on Fishers Island for a full day of activities including golf, tennis, and whale boat races.
Fishers Island Round Island Race:
Recently FIYC just held its 60th Fishers Island Round Island Race. This race takes place over Labor day weekend, and draws sailors from all over New England. Recently, over 80 boats competed in the race, including all the local one design boats as well as big boat classes. The race offers several challenges with navigating the treacherous currents of the “Race,” and numerous obstacles in the Fishers Island Sound. Following the racing competitors enjoy a stellar party back at FIYC to celebrate the race, and the ending of the summer sailing season.
For more information on Fishers Island Yacht Club check out their website: https://fiyc.net
S1D 2016 Youth Sailing Team of the Year Nominations Open!
Its’ that time of year again! Please send in your nomination for 2016 Youth Sailing Team of the Year!
Teamwork. Chemistry. Dedication. Cooperation. Being on the same page as your partner and/or teammates is never easy, especially when that shared vision has to endure, and not simply be a statement of purpose on the dock. These characteristics are requirement in youth sailing team success. Sail1Design is proud to recognize the top North American Youth Sailing Team, each year, with this prestigious award.
The award is presented annually, in January, and reflects the efforts of a youth sailing team throughout that previous calendar year. We actively encourage written submissions of nomination. If you’d like to nominate a team, please write a 200 word minimum letter, with regatta results, to [email protected].
Sail1Design currently seeks a title, exclusive sponsor for this award. To learn more, contact [email protected]
WINNERS
2015 – Stephanie Houck & Camille White
Club Profile: Downtown Sailing Center
The Downtown Sailing Center (DSC) is an award-winning, nonprofit 501 (c)(3) community sailing center offering sailing instruction and access to sailing through a variety of programming to the Greater Baltimore Community since 1994.
News Flash: Downtown Sailing Center is hiring 2 full-time positions, a Community Programs Director, and a Fleet & Membership Programs Director!!
The Downtown Sailing Center programs are available to the entire community. For adults, we offer adult education, recreational sailing open sails, Thursday Night Racing and cruising education. For youth, we offer junior’s camp, outreach programming that includes STEM curriculum, literacy education and Sailing Instructor Certification. For persons with disabilities we offer, accessible Saturdays, racing education and group outings.
“The Downtown Sailing Center provides quality education and life enriching programs that promote self-esteem and teamwork through the joy of sailing. The Downtown Sailing Center is committed to promoting an environment of inclusiveness and accessibility, especially to youth, persons with disabilities, and those with limited opportunity.“
We achieve our mission by:
- offering the community affordable access to quality sailing programs and events;
- providing education in sailing and water safety skills at all levels for all ages and abilities; and
- sponsoring both recreational and racing opportunities.
The DSC’s many sailing programs include junior day and overnight sailing camps, outreach programs for at-risk youth and persons with disabilities, adult lessons, cruising, open recreational sailing, corporate outings and team building, charters and racing.
The DSC is one of several hundred community sailing centers recognized by US SAILING, the national governing body of sailing. The DSC was recognized by US SAILING as the Outstanding New Program in 1997, Outstanding Seasonal Program in 1999 and Outstanding Community Program in 2012.
The Downtown Sailing Center’s (DSC) fleet of nearly forty boats, both daysailers and cruisers, as well as a handful of small powerboats. Many of the daysailers and all of the cruisers and powerboats have been donated to the DSC. Much of the fleet maintenance is performed by DSC members on a volunteer basis. Boats that are donated to the DSC are maintained — and, in many cases, restored — by members, then put into the fleet to be used in the DSC’s programs and activities. Many of the cruisers are offered for sale after being part of the DSC’s programs for three years.
Nominations Open for 2016 Youth Sailor of the Year!
Sponsored by KO Sailing, It’s that time of year again! S1D has already received nominations, so now is the time to write in and submit your nominations for:
Youth Sailor of the Year
Dedication. Perseverance. Independence. These are just some of the attributes of the go-it-alone sailor, the lone wolf who is able to train, plan, and compete by her or himself, and do it successfully. This award, presented by KO Sailing, goes to the North American youth sailor who best personifies the qualities necessary to be a successful athlete in the single-handed sailing world. If you think you know a deserving candidate for this award, tell us why in a 200 word minimum letter, to [email protected]. This award is presented annually, in January, after the preceding year’s full sailing season.
Dedication. Perseverance. Independence. These are just some of the attributes of the go-it-alone sailor, the lone wolf who is able to train, plan, and compete by her or himself, and do it successfully. This award, presented by KO Sailing, goes to the North American youth sailor who best personifies the qualities necessary to be a successful athlete in the single-handed sailing world. If you think you know a deserving candidate for this award, tell us why in a 200 word minimum letter, to [email protected]. This award is presented annually, in January, after the preceding year’s full sailing season.
Says Mark McNamara, president of KO Sailing, “KO sailing is a major supporter for competitive sailors between the ages of 8 and 18, helpin
g them to compete at the highest level. To us, the Lone Wolf Youth Sailor of the Year Award is a perfect way to recognize those individuals for their success and achievements in their respective elements. There is a great synergy between what KO Sailing is doing on the ground, and at events, in support of what these recipients have achieved. This program is just a great way for the country to recognize those sailors as they grow. Sail 1 Design, with their expertise and as the information resource for all things one design, is the only team to work with.”
Club Profile: Lake Sunapee Yacht Club
News Flash: LSYC is Hiring a Sailing Program Director!
Lake Sunapee Yacht Club is a family focused summer only club located on the western shore of Lake Sunapee in Sunapee NH. The club offers a wide range of adult and junior activities including sailing, tennis and swimming.
LSYC is the host of a large inland fleet of Star class one design racing boats and offers an active weekend racing schedule that non members are encouraged to join. Click the Star Racing menu for more information. The club hosts several regattas through the sailing season including the Lake Sunapee Open Regatta, district level Star regattas, and recently hosted the Star North American championships.
The LSYC is a private club, however Star sailing and regattas are open to non-members. 
Lake Sunapee Yacht Club is seeking a Sailing Program Director to direct every aspect of the LSYC junior sailing program’s operation. The goal of the program is to teach the junior sailors the basics of sailing, sailboat racing and general boating skills. The Program Director will also create an environment for both the sailors and staff that prioritizes safety, learning, healthy competition and fun. Above all, he or she should be an excellent role model for the sailors. LSYC junior classes include Sail-For-Fun, all Opti levels, 420 beginner through 
advanced, Adventure Sailing, a Sonar Class, and a Junior Instructor Course. The Program Director will manage his or her staff, implement a lesson curriculum and supervise maintenance of the junior YC fleet. The LSYC junior program has 55+/- sailors, ages 7 to 14. Boats: Optimists, 6 brand new 420’s, and a Sonar. Compensation for this 9.5-week program is based on experience and is negotiable. Housing is provided for qualified applicants.
