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Testimonials

"I saw a post about the Middle School Sailing Team...
...and jumped at the opportunity. My child had never been sailing before and we were hesitant. Over the next 5 weeks I saw this team grow as a whole. My child was smiling more, talking more, it was like his soul was set free from being inside so much during this pandemic. We can’t wait to come back for the next season!”
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"I had a bad river kayaking accident a few years ago...
I felt super nervous about getting in the water. My Essentials of Sea Kayaking instructor was amazing! She made sure we all felt confident and safe and she made sure to answer all our questions! By the end of the class I wanted to just stay in the water! I can't wait to take more classes! Thanks!”
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“I loved the Mother's Day Paddle! My 18-year-old daughter and I...
...enjoyed having a fun, easy paddle, and since we had two boats I could show her how to "raft up" and other little techniques of kayaking with another person. I'm quite familiar with kayaking, but I haven't had much time to go out very far as a single parent. I appreciated the refresher! The card table and flowers provided for the Moms was a really sweet touch."
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“I was introduced to the CBC during the first summer of COVID...
My wife and I, new to town, took the Beginner Keelboat Sailing class on Bellingham Bay. Our instructor made this a fun and engaging educational experience! Since then we have been back many times; to paddle board, kayak and, yes, to sail. The staff and volunteers at CBC have always worked hard to make our visits a special experience. Whether you are visiting or a long time B'hamster, the CBC is the place to get on the water!"
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Our Partnerships

Mercy Housing x Sterling Meadows
“The CBC made it possible for a number of Sterling Meadows students to participate in week-long summer camps at the CBC’s waterfront location.”
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The Bronze Chapter
“The uncontained squeals and excitement, ear-to-ear smiles, pure gratitude, and positive feedback are logged as successes as we work to increase diversity and inclusivity in outdoor spaces.”
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The Max Higbee Center
"This year the Community Boating Center held an activity on Bellingham Bay for our members to get out there on kayaks. For a lot of our members, it was their first time on Bellingham Bay. It was a wonderful and cherished experience."
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Youthnet
“I watched one of our youth gain awareness of abilities that he didn't know he possessed by going from a tandem kayak to his own sit on top kayak.”
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Growing Veterans
“I was a Naval Aviator and being this close to salt water is an unnatural act… Only after we killed the diesel and unfurled the head sail did I realize that my chest had expanded and my shoulders relaxed.”
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HomesNOW! Not Later
“The CBC's generosity of time and equipment made for wonderful first-time experiences for folks in our community.”
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Stories from the Sea

The Captain's a Woman
Join one of CBC's founders - Captain Deb Dempsey, as she recounts her experiences as the first woman to graduate from a US maritime or military academy, her rescue of a drifting freighter that earned her every major American maritime award, and her previous work as a pilot on the Columbia River Bar.
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Expedition Antarctica
Join adventure photographer Mike Powell on his epic journey to Antarctica & back.
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Beach and Coastal Restoration in Bellingham & Beyond
Join Jim Johannessen for an overview of early industrial development on Bellingham Bay and hear about our communities efforts to restore “wild” over the past 25 years. Learn about estuary and beach enhancement projects that improve nearshore habitat and create more waterfront access. We will discuss a few different well known sites including Fairhaven‘s Marine Park, Boulevard Park, Waypoint Park, and Little Squalicum Park – all of which have undergone incredible transformations that were designed and implemented by our presenter.
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