Community Boating serves the metropolitan Boston Community by enhancing the overall quality of city life. The scope of our organization encompasses a diverse population. In 2001 the program had 5,500 adult Senior members and 1,590 Junior members from over 30 towns and communities in the metropolitan Boston area. Many of our members are residents of Boston and its surrounding neighborhoods. On the larger scale though, thousands of people worldwide have learned how to sail at CBI. Our Junior members span all economic levels and ethnic groups.

Mission

The mission of Community Boating, Inc., is the advancement of sailing for all by minimizing economic and physical obstacles to sailing. In addition, CBI enhances the greater Boston community by using sailing as a vehicle to empower its members to develop independence and self-confidence, improve communication, foster teamwork, and acquire a deeper understanding of community spirit and the power of volunteerism.

Organization & Structure

Community Boating is a private not-for-profit 501(c)3 corporation. We receive no federal or state funding. The organization is overseen by a Board of Directors, elected by our Corporation, a group of 232 Community Boating volunteers who are concerned with the future of the organization and with the preservation and utilization of Boston's natural resources. The Board's primary functions are to approve an annual budget, set policies, advise management, serve as community liaison and to spearhead specific committees and fundraising efforts. Meetings are held monthly and are open to all CBI members who wish to attend. Meeting dates will be announced on the news and events page of this site once the shedule is set. Until then please inquire at the front office for meeting dates.