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Each time CBC students step into a boat, pull the tiller, or trim a sail, they are learning a meaningful lesson. Sailing encourages individuals to come together as a team and collectively overcome challenges. CBC’s flagship program, Summer Youth Sailing, is designed to instill positive life values, such as trust, integrity, sound judgement and teamwork. The program is accessible to all, with financial aid for those who quality. We do not turn anyone away because of inability to pay.

Our Classes!

Classes are held RAIN or SHINE, WIND or NO WIND! Students should come to class prepared to get wet! Our first priority is safety. We will limit on-the-water activity if we deem the conditions unsafe.

Class maximums have been designed for teaching effectiveness and safety.

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Application in Portuguese

Estamos entusiasmados em ter a nossa inscrição do Programa de Vela Juvenil disponível em português! Este aplicativo está disponível apenas em formato para impressão, que pode ser acessado através do link abaixo.

Application in Spanish

¡Estamos muy contentos de tener el registro del Programa de Vela de Verano para Jóvenes disponible en español! Esta aplicación solo está disponible en formato imprimible, al que se puede acceder a través del enlace a continuación.

Printable Application

Applying online is encourage, but if you’d prefer to submit a paper application, click on the link below to download a PDF for a printable application.

What Should Students Bring?

 
REQUIRED
 
  • Closed-toe shoes such as water shoes or old sneakers. These are mandatory.
  • Towel
  • Change of clothes
  • Bathing suit
  • Sunscreen – SPF 30 or higher (sunscreen cannot be applied by instructors)
  • Reusable water bottle
  • Students are welcome to bring their own lunch if they would prefer, but we do provide free breakfast and lunch through the New Bedford Parks, Recreation, and Beaches Free Summer Food Program.

Students will not have lockers for personal belongings, therefore, CBC discourages students from bringing anything valuable with them such as cash, video games, cell phones, etc.

Kids sailing Bahia with masks on

Financial Aid

Q. Do you offer Financial Aid?

Financial aid is offered in various amounts per child. Each scholarship covers 2 sessions. For example, a child who qualifies for a 100% scholarship can join 2 sessions at no cost. 86% of our students receive financial aid.

Q. How do I get Financial Aid?

A link to fill out the online form is below.  Paper applications are also available in three languages if you prefer to print one.  

You can apply for financial aid online below.  If you’d prefer to submit a paper copy, links to download the pdf version on linked right below.

kids sailing on a pico, having fun.

Summer Youth Sailing (Ages 7-17)

This program is for students who are both new to sailing and those who have a few summers of sailing experience. The goals are to have fun on the water and to learn and/or build upon the basics of sailing. Students have the opportunity to sail with an instructor and small group or to sail in their own boat with an instructor-driven safety boat alongside.

M – F, 8:30 AM – 2:30 AM

Financial Aid Available

Financial aid is offered in various amounts per child. Each scholarship covers 2 sessions. For example, a child who qualifies for a 100% scholarship can join 2 sessions at no cost. 80% of our students receive financial aid.

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Sea Squirts (Ages 5-6)

This program focuses on creating a comfortable environment with the main goals being water safety and having fun! We mix sailing, games and swimming to help our Sea Squirts build confidence in and around the water. In 2020, we added a literacy element to this program using Dr. Seuss books. Each day the staff read one book to the children and then did an activity that tied the book to their experience at CBC.

 

M – F, 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Financial Aid Available

Financial aid is offered in various amounts per child. Each scholarship covers 2 sessions. For example, a child who qualifies for a 100% scholarship can join 2 sessions at no cost. 80% of our students receive financial aid.

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Windsurfing (Ages 9-17)

This program is for anyone looking to learn how to windsurf. CBC has a wide variety of windsurf rigs to accommodate children of all sizes. You can’t be too big or too small!

 

M – F, 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Financial Aid Available

Financial aid is offered in various amounts per child. Each scholarship covers 2 sessions. For example, a child who qualifies for a 100% scholarship can join 2 sessions at no cost. 80% of our students receive financial aid.

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Community Boating Center Inc

Community Boating Center of New Bedford is a non-profit 501 (c) 3 organization which teaches positive life values to youth through boating.

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