Currently, the most important thing you can do is to register interest in the club; after all, if no one else is interested, it won’t become a reality. You’ll find a form below for this purpose.
In addition to signing up, we’d need to find land adjacent to the Hudson or the Rondout Creek where members can store their craft on-site during the sailing season.
We recently spoke with Robert Iannucci, who owns waterfront property on the Rondout, and Robert would be willing to rent us an incredible piece of land near the mouth of the Rondout. The land could probably accommodate at least a hundred vessels and has a natural launching point.
If 50 people could afford $250 a year (which breaks down to about $20 a month), that property could become our club, and if we could attract more members, the extra money would help with the maintenance of the club, training boats, safety equipment, etc.
Another great spot would be in the new park near Hutton Brick and the Cement Works. They have a lovely spot with a sheltered cove with a sandy beach, which would be ideal for launching.
To register interest, please email me at dslinnard@gmail.com.