BIG DAY ON THE BAY!
The waterfront is the place to be this Saturday, July 18th! From 10 AM–6 PM, we've got a full day of fun at the Community Boating Center! Come on down whether you're looking to compete, cheer, or just kick back by the bay.
Battle on the Bay Regatta | 10 AM–5 PM
In the best breeze of the summer, watch our sailors race across Bellingham Bay!
Kayak Soccer Tournament | 10 AM–2 PM
Our wildest event of the summer is here! Teams battle it out from their sit-on-top kayaks in a splashy on-water soccer tournament. No experience needed, sign-ups are still open! Grab some friends and get in on the action. Champions will be crowned with the FIFA Bellingham fan city scarves!
Community Beach Sweep | 2:30 PM-5:30 PM
Help keep our shoreline beautiful while enjoying a paddle with fellow community members.
Salty Social All-Ages Beer Garden | 2 PM–6 PM
Kick back with a local brew, enjoy the waterfront, and catch the live game starting at 2 PM on our big screen. Whether you're recovering from your efforts out on the floating field, rooting for your youth sailor, cleaning up the bay, or simply enjoying a sunny summer afternoon, there's something happening all day long!
Bring your friends. Bring your sunscreen. We'll see you on the waterfront!
Out and About : Pride Paddle
Join the Community Boating Center and Wild Whatcom for a special Pride Paddle Out on Bellingham Bay! Paddle alongside a Wild Whatcom naturalist while exploring the marine environment, observing local wildlife, and connecting with LGBTQ+ community in an affirming outdoor space. Whether you’re brand new to paddling or already comfortable on the water, all experience levels are welcome. Come solo, bring a friend, or gather your chosen family for an evening of kayaking, nature connection, and community building on the bay. Tiered pricing and scholarships are available to help make this experience accessible to all.
Ladies Night Out : Full Moon Paddle
Connect with yourself, each other, and the natural world around us under the darkness of a new moon! Participants can expect paddling, wildlife observation, and a sharing circle.
Ladies Night Out : Full Moon Paddle
Connect with yourself, each other, and the natural world around us under the darkness of a new moon! Participants can expect paddling, wildlife observation, and a sharing circle.
Kayak Soccer!
Details
Celebrate the World's Games with us! Get on the water and compete for a chance to win the inaugural Kayak Soccer trophy. One team consists of 4 members, each on their own sit-on-top kayak, fighting to get a giant soccer ball into one of the floating goals using their boat and paddles.
4 teams will compete in 'group play' on one of the four days: July 2nd, 3rd, 9th, or 10th. The winners from each group will be invited to compete in the championship, Saturday July 18th. After a winner has been crowned, join us for an all ages beer garden at the CBC to celebrate the world's game!
Team captains are responsible for registering their team of four, and will be the point of contact for this event.
We do not want cost to be a barrier from participation, our scholarship program can be found here.
Itinerary
5:30PM: Arrive to the CBC with your team. The teams will be sorted into a bracket for competitive play.
5:45PM - 6:15PM: Two teams will compete while the other two teams enjoy watching from one of our MegaSUPS (included in registration). The winner will advance to the group final.
6:30PM - 7:00PM: Teams will swap. The two teams who sat out during the first game compete against one another while the others watch from our MegaSUPs.
7:15PM - 7:45PM: The winners from each 'play-in game' compete against one another to be named Group Champion!
7:45PM - 8:00PM: All teams return to the CBC
Highlights
*Celebrate the World's Game from the water
*Creative team names encouraged!
Birds of the Salish Sea Paddle
Join one of Wild Whatcom’s naturalists and experienced birders, Kate Brown, at the Community Boating Center to learn about the diverse bird species found in the Salish Sea. Review the basics of birding, learn to identify some common species, and then hit the water to paddle and search for black oystercatchers, osprey, eagles, shore birds, and more!
Kayak Soccer!
Details
Celebrate the World's Games with us! Get on the water and compete for a chance to win the inaugural Kayak Soccer trophy. One team consists of 4 members, each on their own sit-on-top kayak, fighting to get a giant soccer ball into one of the floating goals using their boat and paddles.
4 teams will compete in 'group play' on one of the four days: July 2nd, 3rd, 9th, or 10th. The winners from each group will be invited to compete in the championship, Saturday July 18th. After a winner has been crowned, join us for an all ages beer garden at the CBC to celebrate the world's game!
Team captains are responsible for registering their team of four, and will be the point of contact for this event.
We do not want cost to be a barrier from participation, our scholarship program can be found here.
Itinerary
5:30PM: Arrive to the CBC with your team. The teams will be sorted into a bracket for competitive play.
5:45PM - 6:15PM: Two teams will compete while the other two teams enjoy watching from one of our MegaSUPS (included in registration). The winner will advance to the group final.
6:30PM - 7:00PM: Teams will swap. The two teams who sat out during the first game compete against one another while the others watch from our MegaSUPs.
7:15PM - 7:45PM: The winners from each 'play-in game' compete against one another to be named Group Champion!
7:45PM - 8:00PM: All teams return to the CBC
Highlights
*Celebrate the World's Game from the water
*Creative team names encouraged!
Kayak Soccer!
Details
Celebrate the World's Games with us! Get on the water and compete for a chance to win the inaugural Kayak Soccer trophy. One team consists of 4 members, each on their own sit-on-top kayak, fighting to get a giant soccer ball into one of the floating goals using their boat and paddles.
4 teams will compete in 'group play' on one of the four days: July 2nd, 3rd, 9th, or 10th. The winners from each group will be invited to compete in the championship, Saturday July 18th. After a winner has been crowned, join us for an all ages beer garden at the CBC to celebrate the world's game!
Team captains are responsible for registering their team of four, and will be the point of contact for this event.
We do not want cost to be a barrier from participation, our scholarship program can be found here.
Itinerary
5:30PM: Arrive to the CBC with your team. The teams will be sorted into a bracket for competitive play.
5:45PM - 6:15PM: Two teams will compete while the other two teams enjoy watching from one of our MegaSUPS (included in registration). The winner will advance to the group final.
6:30PM - 7:00PM: Teams will swap. The two teams who sat out during the first game compete against one another while the others watch from our MegaSUPs.
7:15PM - 7:45PM: The winners from each 'play-in game' compete against one another to be named Group Champion!
7:45PM - 8:00PM: All teams return to the CBC
Highlights
*Celebrate the World's Game from the water
*Creative team names encouraged!