 January 21, 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Media Contact: Kirsty Gaukel, Press & Marketing Manager, [email protected] Education: [email protected] Hudson River Maritime Museum Announces Multi-Activity, All-Day Program that Blends Sailing, Boat Building, and Woodworking For Ages 9-17 KINGSTON, N.Y. (January 21, 2025) – Hudson River Maritime Museum invites you to give your kids the experience of a lifetime this summer by signing them up for its new HRMM Voyager Program! Adventure meets learning in this all-day, multi-activity youth program that blends sailing, boat building, woodworking, and hands-on STEAM activities into a unique experience for youths 9 through 17. The Voyager Program will run for six one-week sessions, Mon.-Fri., 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM from July 7 through August 15. Registration is online at www.hrmm.org/youth-programs, and opens on February 1, 2025. Now in its 46th year, the Hudson River Maritime Museum, located on the banks of the Rondout Creek in Kingston, has a long tradition of providing young people a chance to experience the magic and history of the Hudson Valley’s rich maritime traditions through a myriad of on-land and on-water programming. This year, HRMM’s professional woodworkers, museum educators, and US Sailing and SafeSport Certified Instructors will lead an immersive program that will blend practical skills in sailing, boatbuilding and woodworking, all while building self-confidence, making new friendships, and having fun! Designed for youths aged 9-17, this program is perfect for all skill levels. Our Seafarers (9-12 years) and Navigators (13-17 years) will spend each day sailing for three hours, practicing boat building and woodworking for 90 minutes, and participating in other STEAM activities involving history, crafts, games, and tours on our solar tourboat, Solaris, all while making friends, learning new skills and fostering their creativity! Mid-day, Seafarers and Navigators will gather for an outdoor lunch onshore—perfect for sharing stories of their adventures. HRMM’s professional woodworkers, museum educators, and US Sailing and SafeSport certified sailing instructors are here to guide your kids every step of the way, ensuring they understand how STEAM principles come alive both in the workshop and on the water! The Voyager Program will run for six one-week sessions, Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., on July 7-11, July 14-18, July 21-25, July 28 - Aug. 1, Aug. 4-8, and Aug. 11-15. For more information and to register visit, www.hrmm.org/youth-programs. Fees are $750 per week. Discounts are available to HRMM Household Members. Scholarships are also available.  # The Sailing School at Hudson River Maritime Museum is the only US Sailing Accredited sailing school in the Hudson Valley. Founded in 2017, the School seeks to inspire a new generation of enthusiasts to get out on the water and become more confident sailors by offering accessible programming for youth and adult beginners. For students seeking to advance their skills, USSailing Instructor Trainers occasionally offer USSailing Instructor Certification courses at HRMM for advanced students age 16 or older seeking to become certified instructors.
The Wooden Boat School was founded by the Hudson River Maritime Museum in 2015 to preserve the maritime craft traditions of the Hudson Valley and to teach a hands-on interpretation of the living history of the Hudson River. We offer diverse curriculum and opportunities which provide skills in woodworking, boat building, and maritime craft. The school offers adult and youth courses. The Hudson River Maritime Museum is dedicated to the preservation and interpretation of the maritime history of the Hudson River, its tributaries and related industries. In addition to extensive collections documenting maritime transportation, industry, recreation, and natural science, the museum offers classes and programs at its Wooden Boat School, Sailing and Rowing School, and aboard Solaris, the 100% solar powered tour boat and floating classroom. The museum is located along the historic Rondout waterfront in downtown Kingston. Visit www.hrmm.org for more information. **END** PHOTO CREDITS: Courtesy of Hudson River Maritime Museum
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January 7, 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Kirsty Gaukel, Press & Marketing Manager [email protected] Sailing Contact: Jody Sterling, Sailing School Director [email protected]  Stefany Coulter presents a workshop on Diesel Engine Maintenance, RWSC 2024 World Sailor and Pioneer Sailboat Racer, Dawn Riley, leads Keynote Address at 8th Annual Riverport Women’s Sailing ConferenceKINGSTON, N.Y. – The Sailing School at the Hudson River Maritime Museum and the Kingston Sailing Club are pleased to announce registration for the Eighth Annual Riverport Women’s Sailing Conference, March 28 - 29, 2025, is now open. This annual gathering of sailors and aspiring sailors welcomes people who have not traditionally been able to learn to sail into the maritime community and offers them the opportunity to improve their sailing skills. The conference includes a social hour, keynote address by Dawn Riley, and an optional dinner on the Friday evening, followed by a full day of hands-on workshops and presentations on a range of topics led by experienced women mariners on Saturday. People of all genders are welcome to register. Tuition for adults ranges from $100 to $125, and a discounted registration is available for those aged 14-20 $75. For more details about the workshop sessions and for online registration please visit, www.hrmm.org/riverport-womens-conference or call (845) 338-0071. The 2025 Riverport Women’s Sailing Conference (RWSC) is co-sponsored by the Hudson River Maritime Museum and the Kingston Sailing Club and will be held in person, on land, at the Hudson River Maritime Museum campus in Kingston, New York on Saturday, March 29 . A pre-conference social hour, followed by a Keynote Address by Dawn Riley, and an optional dinner will be held on Friday, March 28 at Frank Guido’s Little Italy in Kingston, New York on Friday, March 28, from 4:30 to 8:00 pm. The pre-conference on Friday evening will kick off with a networking social hour, with a cash bar, open to all from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Attendees will then be treated to an inspiring keynote address by Dawn Riley from 5:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Riley, a world sailor, leader, and a pioneer in the sport of sailboat racing, will regale attendees with tales of her participation in the Whitbread Around the World race aboard Maiden with Tracy Edwards and her all-women crew in 1989-90, her participation and leadership in four America’s Cup campaigns, and her current leadership of the premier US sail training academy, Oakcliff Sailing in Oyster Bay, New York. A family-style dinner will follow. Please note that registration for the dinner is separate from the keynote address and is not included in the conference registration fee. Advanced booking is required by March 23, 2025. The cost is $60 per person. On Saturday, all conference registrants will enjoy workshops, networking, coffee/light breakfast, and lunch. All participants will have the opportunity to participate in five workshops that will be taught by expert women mariners. Workshop topics include, Becoming a Boat Owner, Sail Care & Maintenance, Introduction to Racing, Diesel Engine Maintenance, Safe Navigation Around Large Vessels, Essential Sailing Knots, Coastal & Offshore Passage Planning, Outboard Engine Troubleshooting, and more. Early Registration for the Conference is recommended to assure a spot in the conference and to reserve your place in the specific workshops you’d like to attend. For descriptions of the workshop sessions and to register for the conference and the pre-conference dinner please visit, Riverport Women's Sailing Conference or call (845) 338-0071.  Knots workshop, RWSC 2024 # The Hudson River Maritime Museum is dedicated to the preservation and interpretation of the maritime history of the Hudson River, its tributaries and related industries. In addition to extensive collections documenting maritime transportation, industry, recreation, and natural science, the museum offers classes and programs at its Wooden Boat School, Sailing and Rowing School, and aboard Solaris, the 100% solar powered tour boat and floating classroom. The museum is located along the historic Rondout waterfront in downtown Kingston. Visit www.hrmm.org for more information. The Kingston Sailing Club promotes and encourages the Corinthian spirit of racing (conducted in accordance with the US Sailing & ISAF rules and prescriptions) and cruising; promotes and encourages sportsmanship, seamanship, appreciation of the sailing environment, and the non-polluting, recreational use of our local waters, specifically, the Hudson River and its tributaries; and serves the best interests of the membership of the Kingston Sailing Club. Unlike some clubs, KSC does not own any boats, slips, or meeting space, and they sail on member-owned boats. KSC is a long-time partner of the Hudson River Maritime Museum, and enjoy regular use of their facilities, contribute financially, volunteer for and support their programs, and all KSC members are members of HRMM. ###
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