Providence Community Boating Center

06/08/2026

Regardless of age, race, ethnicity or gender, the engaging nature of sailing and paddling, through Community Boating Center maritime programs, has a significant impact on youth and families to pursue further educational objectives. Learn more: https://www.communityboating.com/about-us/goals-community/

06/06/2026

Get a great boat at a great price — Plus FREE Sailing Lessons w/ Purchase! Learn more: https://www.communityboating.com/support/boats-forsale/

06/04/2026

Renaissance Regatta, our signature fundraiser, is your opportunity to take part in celebrating all that CBC accomplishes every year. Join us on Thursday, 7/30/26! Learn more: https://www.communityboating.com/support/renaissance-regatta/

06/02/2026

Paddling Tip: Help us prepare you for a day on the water with these simple, important guidelines: Bring a re-usable water bottle (no plastic, single-use bottles!). Wear sun-block, sunglasses, hat, layered clothes, old sneakers (no fip-flops!) or aqua socks that can get wet. Don’t bring jewelry, electronics, or anything that you value. Learn More: https://www.communityboating.com/paddling/paddling-tips/

06/01/2026

CBC’s location serves as an ideal geographical hub to connect you to the environment. CBC is located in India Point Park, the apex of Narragansett Bay. Buffered by geographical land features of the upper bay, CBC enjoys unique protection from wind and wave action for small boats and is perfectly situated as a centrally located starting/end point for paddling trips.

Learn more: https://www.communityboating.com/adult-sailing/general-expectations

05/29/2026

Check out a synopsis of Reach modules 1-10 correlated to National Education Standards in science and math, as well as US Sailing’s Learn Sailing Right! Beginner and Intermediate.

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US Sailing’s STEM Education Series Check out Module 1 in both the Educator Guide and Student Logbook here for FREE! If you’re thinking about trying out Reach at your program than this is the perfect resources for you! Why use Reach? Adventure programming focusing on the “How” and “Why” o...

05/27/2026

CBC Jr. Instructors share their passion for wind and sea, master the mechanics of sailing, and are rewarded with a new sense of self worth and accomplishment. Teaching is much more than sharing knowledge. Instructors serve as key environmental mentors and refine and explore skills and career paths.

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Teaching is much more than sharing knowledge. Instructors serve as key environmental mentors and refine and explore skills and career paths.

05/25/2026

Community Boating Center is meeting a pressing need for engaging out-of-school-time programming and enrichment activities in Providence and the greater Rhode Island area. CBC outreach efforts provide an engaging, instructive, and fun environment for elementary, middle, and high school youth. Learn more: https://www.communityboating.com/youth-sailing/community-outreach/

05/23/2026

CBC scholarships available. The Allio family has established the Captain David J. Allio Scholarship Fund to provide funding to individuals for sailing instruction in Community Boating Center KidSail and TeenSail programs. Learn more:

Community Boating Center has established youth “Sailorship” scholarship programs to provide funding to individuals for sailing instruction or to groups committed to providing opportunities that allow the general public to experience the thrill of sailing in upper Narragansett Bay.

05/21/2026

CBC is a 501(c)3 charitable organization. In order to achieve our goals, we must depend on individual support, corporate donations, and public and private grants to help maintain our youth outreach programs, growing fleet, and safe operating facilities.

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CBC is a 501(c)3 charitable organization. In order to achieve our goals, we must depend on individual support, corporate donations, and public and private grants to help maintain our youth outreach programs, growing fleet, and safe operating facilities. Your donation is tax deductible to the extent....