Community Boating, Inc.

Address:	21 David Mugar Way, Boston, MA, 2114
Phone:	617-523-1038
Fax:	617-523-6959
Email:	info@community-boating.org
Website:	http://www.community-boating.org/
Price:	$50+
Hours:	M-F 1pm - Sunset, Sa-Su 9am - Sunset
Season:	Open April 1 - October 31

Community Boating, Inc. operates a facility located on the Charles River Esplanade, adjacent to the Salt and Pepper Bridge, that provides sailing instruction and boat rentals to the general public. The rental fleet currently includes a variety of small sailboats as well as windsurfers and kayaks. Community Boating is the country's oldest public boating program, founded in 1936 as a youth after school program by Boston School Committee member Joseph Lee, Jr. In 1942, the center opened its doors to adult cooperative members who were required to provide 50 hours or more of volunteer service at the boathouse. Presently, approximately 250 volunteer members help keep this not-for-profit organization accessible to all. Although paid memberships and day rentals are the norm (at very reasonable rates), individuals with special needs receive free access to the facilities and services. The youth program remains virtually free with an annual membership cost of just $1. Community Boating, Inc. has been named both the "Boat Club of the Year" and the "Yacht Club of the Year" by Popular Boating Magazine and US SAILING respectively.

The map and Community Boating information on this page were accurate at the time they were added to this website. Just in case things have changed, we recommend that you confirm rates, hours, and location prior to planning your visit.