SAILING INTO SUMMER: The Sailing School at Hudson River Maritime Museum announces its 2025 Adult Sailing Programs

First Sail Students Aboard the Comfortable, Historic Catboat Tidbit. Photo courtesy of HRMM.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Jody Taffet Sterling,  [email protected]
KINGSTON, N.Y. –  The Sailing School at the Hudson River Maritime Museum (HRMM) is pleased to announce that 2025 youth, family and adult sailing programs are now open for registration. As the only accredited US Sailing school in the Hudson Valley, the Sailing School features seeks to inspire a new generation of enthusiasts. encouraging them to embrace the river as their playground and classroom, and fostering a lifelong love of sailing. 
Based out of the Museum’s waterfront campus, the Sailing School is situated on the Rondout Creek in Kingston, New York.  All programs are taught by US Sailing and Sportsafe certified instructors using  Sailing School’s fleet of  twenty-two sailboats of various types. Descriptions of the programs available are provided below. For additional information and links to register for individual classes, visit www.hrmm.org/sailing-school or call Jody Sterling, Sailing School Director at (845) 338-0071. Early Registration is recommended as our sailing classes do sell out. 

HRMM members receive discounts on registration fees. 

Adult sailors Build Skills and Enjoy the Beautiful Hudson River. Photo courtesy of HRMM

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​The following on-the-water classes begin in June, 2025.

Parent-Child Sailing Class
One child, age 5 - 8,  with an adult
US Sailing Certified instructors welcome students to sailing in this five (3-hour) session class (15 hours total)  in a relaxed environment,  where students feel safe, have fun and learn some sailing basics while making friends and having new experiences. 

Dates:  June 26 - July 2, 2025; August 18 - 22, 2025; August 25 - 29, 2025. 1 - 4 pm. 
Fees: $450 (HRMM Household Member $405) Per Person


First Sail
Adults will enjoy a relaxing two-hour introduction to sailing on the Rondout Creek and the Hudson River aboard our stable catboat Tidbit. Experienced sailors are also welcome. Adults may also sign up children age 5 and older to join them. First Sail classes are scheduled on twelve Saturdays in 2025, June through September. 

Fees: $75 for Adults (5 - 10% Discounts for HRMM Members) $60 for Children 


Adult Sailing Series
is a four-session (12-hour) class, designed for adults 18 and older, who are either new to sailing or who have some experience but wish to get out on the water and practice their skills. Classes take place on Tuesday and Thursday late afternoon/evening. 

Fees: $450 (5 - 10%  Discounts for HRMM Members) 


US Sailing Basic Keelboat
is an intensive,  21-hour class taught by US Sailing Certified instructors and covers many topics which a competent sailor will need to master. The course will use the Basic Keelboat textbook published by the US Sailing Association, and students who successfully complete the course will be eligible to become certified as Basic Keelboat Sailors through US Sailing. Basic Keelboat classes take place on seven Mondays and Fridays, late afternoon/evening. One Basic Keelboat Class meets on four Saturdays in July and August. 

Fees: $660 (5 - 10%  Discounts for HRMM Members)


US Sailing Performance Sailing
is an intensive 21-hour class taught by US Sailing Certified instructors for those who have mastered the basics and have already earned US Sailing Basic Keelboat certification. Performance Sailing will cover more advanced skills focused on Sails, Boat Handling, Wind, Basic Racing, Safety and Emergencies.  Performance Sailing Class 1 meets on four Saturdays, June through July. Performance Sailing Class 2 meets on four Saturdays in September. 
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Fees: $650  (5 - 10%  Discounts for HRMM Members)


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.

A Family Learns Together in US Sailing Basic Keelboat Class