Warriors on the Water

At CBC we value the brave men and women who have served our country. 
We want to say thanks by getting our Military & first responders on the bay!

CBC’s sailing programs for veterans offer more than recreation — they promote confidence & camaraderie on the Salish Sea by offering:

  • Safe space for healing and recovery

  • Opportunities to rebuild confidence and teamwork

  • Pathways to belonging and purpose

“Mike is an exceptional instructor… Safety is absolute. Learning can be by error. I felt seen, guided, and supported the whole time. Mike taught with calm, respect, and patience. I want to push myself, and this was the perfect introduction to do just that—safely, with trust.”

“A little bit of time where my brain didn’t tell me to keep a constant scan for threats. 2020 was a rough year. A day on the water gave me something I hadn’t felt in a long time: calm. For a few hours, I didn’t have to be on high alert. I got to breathe, to learn, to connect. I’d recommend this to every vet.”

“Today was a special day, I will always remember it... I was nervous—new people, new surroundings. But Mike and Dirk saw that and helped me ease in. I built confidence, learned to sail, and felt like I was part of a team again. The teamwork, the coaching, the kindness—it meant everything.”

Kayaking

$10 - Standard : The base rate for this program
$15 - Pay it Forward : The cost of the program plus a little extra to help create access for others.
Free - Pay what you can : An adjusted cost option to improve financial accessibility.

Take this opportunity to enjoy kayaking around the bay, learn how to paddle with power, or just relax in the company of others and create community!

Each paddle is guided with a 6:1 student-guide ratio and offers a great environment for addressing the particular needs of each student. This program takes place on the water, so come prepared to be out on the water for nearly all of the session.

Sailing

$30 - Standard : The base rate for this program
$45 - Pay it Forward : The cost of the program plus a little extra to help create access for others.
Free - Pay what you can : An adjusted cost option to improve financial accessibility.

Take this opportunity to enjoy sailing around the bay, learn how to take the helm, or just relax in the company of others and create community!

Each class is taught with a 4:1 student-instructor ratio and offers a great environment for addressing the particular needs of each student. This class takes place on the water, so come prepared to be out on the boat for nearly all of the session.