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CYC Benefit Dance for the Community Boating Center

On Saturday, February 11th, the Corinthian Yacht Club will be hosting a benefit for the CBC to kick off our 2012 Fundraising Campaign.

If dancing to the sounds of The Walrus, enjoying the camaraderie of other boaters and supporting the CBC sounds like fun, come join us at 7:00pm at Melody Hall. Proceeds help the CBC purchase new equipment and support youth and adult classes for the Bellingham Community.

What: CBC Benefit Dance with "The Walrus"

When: Saturday, February 11th at 7pm

Where: Melody Hall, 4071 Home Road, Bellingham (map)

Cost: $20 in advance or $25 at the door (includes drink ticket)

Winter Private Kayaking Lessons in the Pool!

Wet Exit/Self and Assisted Rescue, and Eskimo Roll Classes

Option One- Wet Exit/Self and Assisted Rescue Stand-Alone Class

This is an absolutely essential skill for every paddler to learn and feel confident with, and the heated pool is an ideal place to build up that confidence! This class is 1.5 hours long and will give you plenty of time to become comfortable hanging upside-down in your boat so you can thoughtfully, carefully, and safely get yourself out of your boat. You will also learn how to use a paddle float to safely re-enter your boat and get on your way, as well as learn assisted rescues with a partner. Cost: $100 or $125 w/ boat rental. Register here.

Option Two- Eskimo Roll—The Ultimate Self Rescue, Putting the upside-down world of kayaking right-side up!

Hip snap drills, torso rotation, paddle movements, muscle memory and perfect technique will be the focus of this 90-minute class. Rolling is an absolute blast and a great way to build confidence on the water. Starting out with an experienced instructor is key to developing proper habits. You're almost guaranteed to be a regular at the pool after this first class! Cost: $100 or $125 w/ boat rental. Register here.

Option Three - Combo Course: Wet Exit/Self Rescue and the Eskimo Roll

Combine the above two classes for a discounted rate! Cost: $185 or $225 w/ boat rental. Register here.

2012 Capital Campaign

For 2012, the Community Boating Center is undertaking our most substantial fundraising effort to date. Our goal: to bring modern, fun and safe boating equipment to Bellingham Bay. Our goals include:

a fleet of sailing keelboats for classes, rentals and racing
a fleet of modern sailing dinghies
a uniform fleet of 14 kayaks in different lengths
a quiver of 10 Stand-Up Paddleboards

Of course, our efforts will support programming with new classes and youth programs, allowing more of the community to experience the fun of boating in Bellingham!

If you like where we’re headed and you would like to support our initiative, please consider helping us kick off our campaign. Donations are tax deductible and are a great way of supporting the sports that you love. To donate, click on the “Donate Now” link on the right side of this page, or send a check payable to CBC to:

Community Boating Center

PO Box 4272

Bellingham, WA 98227

The Community Boating Center is Closed for Rentals for the Season

We will open back up again for rentals in May!

In the meantime, we're still offering classes through the winter, so please continue to check our classes in the left panel for the latest offerings!

We are also able to offer private lessons and group events, trips, rentals, and classes all year. Please contact us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information.

Last Updated (Monday, 23 January 2012 12:27)