Maiden
Maiden will be visiting Kingston as part of her world-wide tour encouraging women in STEM.
Maiden was the first all female team to participate in the Whitbread Round the World Race.
We will be offering documentary screenings, a lecture with Captain Tracy Edwards, field trip opportunities and community visits to the boat.
Maiden was the first all female team to participate in the Whitbread Round the World Race.
We will be offering documentary screenings, a lecture with Captain Tracy Edwards, field trip opportunities and community visits to the boat.
Maiden Community Tours
We are excited to host a visit from Maiden, June 8th-11th 2022. She will be at the Hudson River Maritime Museum docks and the general public is invited to visit the sloop and learn more about the Maiden Factor.
This program is free and open to the public, but donations are encouraged.
Dates and Times
June 9th 2pm-6pm
June 10 3pm-6pm
This program is free and open to the public, but donations are encouraged.
Dates and Times
June 9th 2pm-6pm
June 10 3pm-6pm
Volunteers Needed to Help with Maiden Visit
HRMM needs volunteers to help feed the crew of Maiden. You can help with limited COVID exposure; just send your famous muffins!
We also need volunteers to assist with programming in two-hour shifts on June 9th and 10th.
We also need volunteers to assist with programming in two-hour shifts on June 9th and 10th.
Flotilla detailsJoin us in Welcoming Maiden to the Hudson Valley!
Accompany Sailing Vessel Maiden as she travels North, from NYC to Kingston, or South, from Kingston to NYC. Make it a short trip or a full day experience. All vessels welcome - motor, power, sail, kayak, canoe, rowing shells, jet skis. Please let us know where you will be joining us by signing up below. 
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June 8
Brooklyn. Depart. 0700 Lower Manhattan. 0745 Upper Manhattan/ George Washington Bridge. 0815 Yonkers. 0915 Tarrytown. 1030 Haverstraw. 1145 Peekskill. 1215 West Point. 1330 Newburgh/Beacon 1430 Poughkeepsie. 1700 Norrie Point. 1730 Kingston Arrival by 1830 |
June 11
Depart Kingston 0700 Norrie Point. 0730 Poughkeepsie. 0745 Newburgh. 1015 West Point. 1130 Peekskill. 1230 Haverstraw. 1315 Tarrytown. 1415 Piermont Pier 1430 Yonkers. 1515 Washington Bridge. 1630 Lower Manhattan 1630 Brooklyn. 1745 |
School & Youth Group Field Trips
As part of their mission to encourage women in STEM, the crew of Maiden will be offering field trip programs designed for students ages 10 to 14 on June 9 - 10.. No charge to school and community/homeschool groups.
Each two-hour program will include 4 stations:
- Meet the crew of Maiden & Tour the vessel
- Two Hands-On STEM Learning Stations
- Meet the crew of Clearwater (Environmental Education) & Tour Vessel
or Meet the crew of Apollonia (Sail Freight Vessel) & Tour Vessel
Contact jsterling@hrmm.org for more information.
Each two-hour program will include 4 stations:
- Meet the crew of Maiden & Tour the vessel
- Two Hands-On STEM Learning Stations
- Meet the crew of Clearwater (Environmental Education) & Tour Vessel
or Meet the crew of Apollonia (Sail Freight Vessel) & Tour Vessel
Contact jsterling@hrmm.org for more information.
"Educating girls, everywhere, is one of the smartest investments we can make to lift communities out of poverty, grow economies and build back better from the pandemic."
Help us bring Maiden to Kingston
There are costs associated with Maiden visiting Kingston that include transportation costs, and hosting the crew.
Help to sponsor a meal for a crew member.
Breakfast $12
Lunch $18
Dinner $30
Breakfast for the whole crew $120
Lunch for the whole crew $180
Dinner for the whole crew $300
Help to sponsor a meal for a crew member.
Breakfast $12
Lunch $18
Dinner $30
Breakfast for the whole crew $120
Lunch for the whole crew $180
Dinner for the whole crew $300
Kingston Sailing Club Welcome Dinner
Join with Kingston Sailing Club as we welcome SV Maiden and her crew to Kingston. Wednesday, June 8 at 7 pm. (After WOW). Enjoy a barbecue buffet (water station, veggie burgers, hamburgers, hot dogs, buns, quinoa salad, beet salad, kale /brussell sprouts salad, vegetables, potato salad, macaroni salad) and a cash bar under the beautiful white tent by the shores of the Rondout Creek, at Ole Savannah Restaurant, 100 Rondout Landing, on the Kingston Waterfront. $38 per attendee.
Follow her Journey
Maiden is sailing to 40 destinations in 20 countries around the world
Port Arrival Date Day in Port Departure Date
Dubai 30th November 46 15th January 2022
Palma, Majorca 25th February 2022 30 23rd March
Miami, Florida 18th April 2022 22 10th May 2022
Annapolis, Maryland 14th May 2022 16 30th May 2022
New York, New York 2nd June 6 8th June 2022
Kingston, NY 8th June 3 11th June 2022
Long Island, New York TBD
New Brunswick, Canada 1st August 2022 14 14th August 2022
Newport, Rhode Island 16th August 2022 30 13th September
Antigua, Caribbean 23rd September 2022 14 7th October 2022
Dakar, Sengal TBD
Cape Town TBD
Maputo, Mozambique TBD
Port Arrival Date Day in Port Departure Date
Dubai 30th November 46 15th January 2022
Palma, Majorca 25th February 2022 30 23rd March
Miami, Florida 18th April 2022 22 10th May 2022
Annapolis, Maryland 14th May 2022 16 30th May 2022
New York, New York 2nd June 6 8th June 2022
Kingston, NY 8th June 3 11th June 2022
Long Island, New York TBD
New Brunswick, Canada 1st August 2022 14 14th August 2022
Newport, Rhode Island 16th August 2022 30 13th September
Antigua, Caribbean 23rd September 2022 14 7th October 2022
Dakar, Sengal TBD
Cape Town TBD
Maputo, Mozambique TBD
Maiden Fundraiser
Help Support Maiden's mission.
Every donation gives you a chance to win one of the these prizes; a cocktail party aboard the vessel, watch 4th of July Fireworks aboard, a day-sail with the crew, or an inspirational talk from Tracy Edwards MBE.
Every donation gives you a chance to win one of the these prizes; a cocktail party aboard the vessel, watch 4th of July Fireworks aboard, a day-sail with the crew, or an inspirational talk from Tracy Edwards MBE.
Maiden Apprenticeships
During our 3 year, 90,000 nm tour we will be taking Apprentices for various lengths of time. This position is for a young
female novice sailor that would like the opportunity to sail and learn, be mentored and travel and explore life opportunities whilst helping girls around the world access an education.
Requirements;
18 years old
Will have sailed for at least year
ideally, have an RYA Competent Crew certificate. (However, with a good reference we will book and pay for the successful applicant to have her ENG1 and take her Competent Crew, STCW and First Aid before she joins.)
Our applicant needs to be recommended by a teacher, sailing instructor or sailing programme leader.
The next intake is September 2022.
Please fill in the application form here and respond to tracy@themaidenfacto.org
female novice sailor that would like the opportunity to sail and learn, be mentored and travel and explore life opportunities whilst helping girls around the world access an education.
Requirements;
18 years old
Will have sailed for at least year
ideally, have an RYA Competent Crew certificate. (However, with a good reference we will book and pay for the successful applicant to have her ENG1 and take her Competent Crew, STCW and First Aid before she joins.)
Our applicant needs to be recommended by a teacher, sailing instructor or sailing programme leader.
The next intake is September 2022.
Please fill in the application form here and respond to tracy@themaidenfacto.org
Virtual Lecture:
Wednesday, May 4, 2022 - "Maiden Full Circle"
Tracy Edwards MBE, skipper
6:00 PM | Virtual via Zoom *Note time change*
Tracy Edwards MBE was the skipper of Maiden in 1989-1990, leading the first all-woman crew to race around the world.
In 2017, Tracy and her team rescued the long-abandoned vessel. Now, they are pursuing a new mission, sailing Maiden in support of education for girls and other underrepresented people throughout the world with "The Maiden Factor Foundation." Learn more from Tracy herself in this lecture.
Tracy Edwards MBE, skipper
6:00 PM | Virtual via Zoom *Note time change*
Tracy Edwards MBE was the skipper of Maiden in 1989-1990, leading the first all-woman crew to race around the world.
In 2017, Tracy and her team rescued the long-abandoned vessel. Now, they are pursuing a new mission, sailing Maiden in support of education for girls and other underrepresented people throughout the world with "The Maiden Factor Foundation." Learn more from Tracy herself in this lecture.
Maiden Screening
Documentary Screening Maiden
Join us for a screening of the 2019 documentary Maiden, the incredible story of Tracy Edwards and the crew of the Maiden, as they compete as the first all-woman crew in the 1989–1990 Whitbread Round the World Race. May 18th 2022, 7:00PM.
Registration is required.
Join us for a screening of the 2019 documentary Maiden, the incredible story of Tracy Edwards and the crew of the Maiden, as they compete as the first all-woman crew in the 1989–1990 Whitbread Round the World Race. May 18th 2022, 7:00PM.
Registration is required.