Providence Community Boating Center

Providence Community Boating Center We are your access to the Providence Waterfront. Sailing for all ages, kayaking, and paddle board re

CBC offers a variety of sailing lessons that allow our members to experience the beauty and challenge of sailing in upper Narragansett Bay. Although membership to CBC is required to take part in our structured lessons, access to our boats is completely FREE for adults after passing a class or check-out test. "Sailorships" are available for youth who meet eligibility requirements. Qualified adult m

embers (upon lesson completion or check-out test) may sail during open sailing hours subject to weather and equipment availability.

STEM fun fact: Did you know that styrofoam never fully decomposes?
09/02/2026

STEM fun fact: Did you know that styrofoam never fully decomposes?

The Community Boating Center is having an impact far beyond its stated mission. We hope you share our vision, see the po...
08/29/2026

The Community Boating Center is having an impact far beyond its stated mission. We hope you share our vision, see the possibilities, and will provide the means to help us grow!

In order to achieve our goals, we must depend on individual support, corporate donations, and public and private grants to help maintain our youth programs, growing fleet, and safe operating facilities.

Our function room and open deck offer spectacular waterfront views for meetings, parties, or events. This unique communi...
08/25/2026

Our function room and open deck offer spectacular waterfront views for meetings, parties, or events. This unique community resource is available for rental as an integral component of our mission of providing community outreach as a non-profit organization. Learn more: https://www.communityboating.com/support/function-room/

Our multiple adult lesson sessions make it easy to create a custom, progressive learning schedule or mesh with your work...
08/23/2026

Our multiple adult lesson sessions make it easy to create a custom, progressive learning schedule or mesh with your work/vacation plans. Adult lessons are offered in pre-season and six (6) summer sessions throughout the sailing season. Most classes are offered on Mon/Wed or Tues/Thurs. Build your lesson plan today — enjoy it for a lifetime. Learn more: https://www.communityboating.com/adult-sailing/adult-evening/

"Mastering upwind sailing or performing the perfect roll tack are noble skill sets for any sailor. The complexity of sai...
08/21/2026

"Mastering upwind sailing or performing the perfect roll tack are noble skill sets for any sailor. The complexity of sailing creates a challenging, yet alluring drive to succeed and understand the forces at work in our sport. While sailing fast is appealing to a select group, harnessing the wind, waves, and the mechanics of sailing are natural motivators for all youth to pursue sailing (and science) as a life-long interest." -John O'Flaherty, Executive Director.

What kind of detergent do sailors use the most… tide
08/20/2026

What kind of detergent do sailors use the most… tide

We need your help to reinforce all the positive aspects of your child’s experience at CBC. Talking with your child about...
08/19/2026

We need your help to reinforce all the positive aspects of your child’s experience at CBC. Talking with your child about his/ her class experience is a great opportunity to share newly learned skills and build a dialogue that:
-Offers support and encouragement
-Reinforces learned skills
-Increases confidence and self-esteem
-Addresses problems or issues in a timely manner
-Allows you to share in the joy and thrill of learning to sail

Address

109 India Street
Providence, RI
02903

Opening Hours

Monday 1pm - 7pm
Tuesday 1pm - 7pm
Wednesday 1pm - 7pm
Thursday 1pm - 7pm
Friday 1pm - 5pm
Saturday 1pm - 7pm
Sunday 1pm - 7pm

Telephone

+14014547245

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