 Sailing is
the tool, which helps us fulfill our mission. The mission
of our youth program is to show kids how good, fun and
productive life can be when everyone is caring, cooperative,
rational, respectful and empathetic. Our instructors have a
profound influence on these kids, and this is our goal. In
many cases, we are the only, positive role model these kids
have ever had outside of their families. CBC provides a
very positive view of the world, which gives kids a new
perspective of what is possible, and how to achieve it.
CBC also introduces many kids
to an environment that they have never experienced.
Although it is sometimes hard for us to believe, many of our
kids have never been to the beach before coming to CBC,
despite having lived, sometimes, within walking distance.
This is an amazing opportunity to fill a kid with wonder and
a sense of adventure.
Our students are from such
varied backgrounds, that virtually every kid can gain a
wider perspective just by interacting with the other
students. Creating such appreciation and friendships is
another part of our goal.
 We are trying to teach kids
that common courtesy, respect, rationality, cooperation,
responsibility and kindness are valuable attributes and that
a life based on these fundamentals is much more interesting
and fulfilling. We have been successful in the past, and
hope to continue to do good things for a long time to come!
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