Hudson River Community Sailing

Our Story

Founded in 2008 by Bill Bahen, Hudson River Community Sailing partners with public schools to provide credit-bearing afterschool programming, internships, mentoring, and college readiness. Utilizing sailing, boat operation, and boat building, HRCS enhances academic skills while instilling essential character qualities for success in college and careers.

Impact

In its first decade, HRCS has granted waterfront access to over 20,000 youth, adults, and families. The organization expanded to Inwood in 2016, launched a second youth development program there in 2018, and piloted an adaptive sailing program in 2021 to serve individuals with disabilities.

Why Donate?

Your contributions help chart an exciting new course for HRCS. This campaign focuses on fleet expansion at the Chelsea and Inwood locations, as well as youth program and infrastructure growth at the new Inwood site.

Get Involved

Join the mission to empower youth and enrich the community through sailing. Donate cryptocurrency or cash today to support HRCS's impactful programs and help create lasting change!