Mission: The mission of cbi inc. ,is to enable sailing for all. We offer sailing and other water sports to people of all ages, abilities, and means in the greater boston are. We promote an accessible and welcoming environment that encourages learning, volunteerism, and community spirit.
Programs: The adult and high school programs serve approximately 4000 individuals each year by providing classes and lessons that teach nautical arts and sciences including sailing, paddling, windsurfing, seamanship,and navigation. Members have access to our fleet of 180+ vessels on the charles river lower basin and are encouraged to participate in organized racing, both informal and formal. The adult program operates seven days per week, april 1 thru october 31.
the junior program serves over 1200 children by providing classes, lessons, and instruction in the nautical arts and sciences including sailing, paddling, and windsurfing. Junior program sailors may take classes, participate in racing,and have access to our fleet of 180+ vessels during junior program operating hours. The junior program operates for 10 weeks in summer from 8:30 to 3:00, monday thru friday.
the universal access program (uap) serves over 250 individuals with disabilities, both physical and cognitive, by teaching the nautical arts and sciences of sailing, paddling, and windsurfing. Uap sailors may make appointments for a scheduled lesson or recreational sails with a qualified instructor.
ancillary activities - provided for the convenience of members including parking, locker rentals, snack bar, and sales of related boating and sailing items.
True to its motto "Sailing for All" Community Boating provides sailing experiences in the heart of Boston, MA. Although adult programs are the back bone to the operation, it is the Junior or youth program that sets this organization apart. Since it's inception, children from the ages of 11 to 17 can sail all summer for just $1.00! How far might your contirbution to CBI go in extending a healthy outdoor activity for city youth?
Community Boating is a greatplace for adults to learn how to sail, windsurf or kayak on the Charles River in Boston. Adults purchase a 30 day membership which includes instruction and boat usage, and that funding allows CBI to run their Junior Program where kids from 10 to 17 learn to sail for $1.00 per summer. It's a great program.
