Mega SUP Rental

One hour to full day rentals • All ages

Get out on the water aboard the Mega SUP, designed for shared fun. Stable and spacious, it comfortably accommodates groups so you can paddle together. Perfect for friends, families, or parties who want a unique way to explore and enjoy time on the water. Safety briefings and basic paddling tips are provided ...

Bellingham
1 - 6 hours
Community Boating Center
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Paddle Board Rental

One hour to full day rentals • All ages • Fits one person

Explore Bellingham Bay on one of our paddleboards. Perfect for calm weather days, enjoy paddling while kneeling or challenge your balance by standing.

Bellingham
1 - 6 hours
Community Boating Center
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Single Sit-On-Top Kayak Rental

One hour to full day rentals • All ages • Fits one person

Get out on the water in a sit-on-top kayak designed for stability. Choose a rental session between 1 - 6 hours so you can explore at your own pace. These kayaks have an open top making them accessible and comfortable for a wide range of bodies and ages. No prior kayaking experience is needed, so paddlers ...

Bellingham
1 - 6 hours
Kayak
Community Boating Center
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Tandem Sit-On-Top Kayak Rental

One hour to full day rentals • All ages • Fits two people

Get out on the water in a tandem sit-on-top kayak designed for stability. Choose a rental session between 1 - 6 hours so you can explore at your own pace. These kayaks have an open top making them accessible and comfortable for a wide range of bodies and ages. No prior kayaking experience is needed, ...

Bellingham
1 - 6 hours
Kayak
Community Boating Center
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Single Sit Inside Kayak Rental

One hour to full day rentals • All ages • Fits one person

Paddle our single sea kayaks for a short outing or an extended day on the water. This rental is aimed at experienced paddlers who can perform a wet exit and self rescue. Guests without that experience are encouraged to take our Essentials of Sea Kayaking course or choose a sit-on-top kayak instead. Rentals ...

Bellingham
1 - 6 hours
Kayak
Community Boating Center
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Tandem Sit Inside Kayak Rental

One hour to full day rentals • All ages • Fits two people

Grab a friend and get on the water in our tandem sea kayaks for a short outing or an extended day on the water. This rental is aimed at experienced paddlers who can perform a wet exit and self rescue. Guests without that experience are encouraged to take our Essentials of Sea Kayaking course or choose ...

Bellingham
1 - 6 hours
Kayak
Community Boating Center
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Fixed Seat Rowboat Rental

Adventure in a classic vessel

Enjoy an hour or a full day on the water in one of our fixed seat rowboats! Our Wine Glass Wherries have been the mainstay of the CBC’s rowing fleet in recent years. Built by Pygmy Boats in Port Townsend with lightweight plywood and “stitch and glue” construction, these boats are nimble and responsive. ...

Bellingham
1 - 6 hours
Community Boating Center
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Sliding Seat Rowing Shell Rentals

Rent sliding-seat rowing shells for either an hour or a full day and enjoy open-water rowing at your own pace. These shells are suitable for individuals familiar with sculling technique and boat handling; rentals are available only after passing a skills test.

Bellingham
1 - 6 hours
Community Boating Center
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Dinghy Rental

Everyone must pass our Skills Test before renting a sailboat

Enjoy the wind and water of Bellingham Bay with a rental of this sporty sailboat. The skipper must have at least one crew member aboard as single handed sailing is not allowed on these vessels. Prior to renting an RS Quest dinghy, you must pass our Skills Test with an instructor. There are two ways to ...

Bellingham
Community Boating Center
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Keelboat Rental

You must pass our Skills Test before renting sailboats

Explore Bellingham Bay aboard a J-24 keelboat! The skipper must have at least one crew member aboard as single handed sailing is not allowed on these vessels. Prior to renting a keelboat, you must pass our Skills Test with an instructor. There are three ways to take and pass the skills test: An on-the-water ...

Bellingham
1 - 6 hours
Community Boating Center
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Bioluminescence Paddles

3 hours | Ages 10 and up | No experience necessary!

Join us on this nighttime paddle to witness the display of this enchanting light. We will take you to some of the best places in the region to see their glow! This trip is great for beginning and experienced paddlers alike. The bioluminescence phenomenon is created by planktonic organisms that are active ...

Bellingham
3 hours
Kid-Friendly
Kayak
Community Boating Center
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Mega SUP Bioluminescence Paddle

3 hours | Ages 13 and up | No experience necessary!

Step onto a giant stand-up paddleboard and glide through waters that come alive beneath you. This immersive nighttime experience is more active than a traditional guided paddle and invites participants to move, explore, and directly interact with bioluminescent waters. Wearing wetsuits, participants ...

Bellingham
3 hours
Community Boating Center
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Essentials of Sea Kayaking

3 hours | Ages 16 and up

Get prepared for solo paddling with sea kayaking essentials! This class is designed to introduce the basic skills required to safely sea kayak by yourself. After completing this class, students will gain the skills needed to rent our sea kayaks! Students will learn about & practice: - Necessary equipment ...

Bellingham
3 Hours
Kayak
Community Boating Center
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First Splash - Intro to Paddling

2 hours | Ages 16 and up | Perfect for beginners!

If you have never sea kayaked or need a basic refresher, then this course is for you! This low-pressure class allows you to get used to kayaking and taking things at your own pace. There is no requirement to capsize or re-enter the boat in this class. We will help you to build the confidence needed to ...

Bellingham
2 hours
Kayak
Community Boating Center
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Rescues & Recoveries

3 hours | Ages 16 and up

Improve your kayak safety skills! Do you want to be more confident and self-reliant on the water? Do you want to learn how to rescue another paddler? This class will teach the skills needed to help you and your companions stay safe if you capsize! We’ll be on (and in) the water throughout this class, ...

Bellingham
3 Hours
Kayak
Community Boating Center
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Beginner Keelboat Sailing

16 hours | Ages 16 and up | No experience necessary!

Whether you are looking to try something new, or you’re itching to buy a boat and sail around the world, this is the place to start. You will learn everything you need to know about sail theory and how to use the wind to get where you’re going! Be prepared to take the helm; you will quickly learn ...

Bellingham
16 hours (Four 4-hour sessions)
Community Boating Center
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Evening Sail on Bellingham Bay

2 hours | All ages

Set sail on a relaxing two-hour guided evening cruise across scenic Bellingham Bay. Sail past local sights and enjoy the area's natural beauty as the crew guides the experience; guests can either take part in sailing the boat or simply sit back and relax. No prior sailing experience is required, ...

Bellingham
2 hours
Kid-Friendly, Private Tours
Community Boating Center
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Intermediate Keelboat Sailing

8 hours | Ages 16 and up

Our Intermediate Keelboat class is intended for students who already have a grasp of the basics and are ready for more. This course is designed to hone your existing skills while pushing you to a higher level of understanding and refined boat handling. By the end of this course, students should feel ...

Bellingham
8 hours (Two 4-hour sessions)
Private Tours
Community Boating Center
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Keelboat Race Night

Thursday night Keelboat Racing • Prior knowledge and sailing experience is required

Keelboat Race Night is your chance to experience the thrill of sailboat racing in a fun, supportive, and competitive environment! This course provides entry into the Thursday night race series hosted by the Corinthian Yacht Club (CYC). You'll gain hands-on experience with race starts, tactics, sail ...

Bellingham
3 hours
Community Boating Center
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Keelboat Refresher

4 hours | Ages 16 and up | For intermediate sailors

This course is designed for students with existing sailing skills to give them a few hours of practice with an instructor onboard. The goal is to help you build confidence and practice for the skills test, which allows you to take the boat out independently. In this course we will orient students to ...

Bellingham
4 Hours
Community Boating Center
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Keelboat Spinnaker Workshop

4 hours | Ages 16 and up | For intermediate sailors

Our Keelboat Spinnaker Workshop is designed for sailors who are comfortable skippering and are ready to take their skills to the next level. This hands-on course introduces the fundamentals of "flying the kite," including hoisting, trimming, gybing, and dousing. You’ll learn established crew ...

Bellingham
4 hours
Community Boating Center
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Beginner Dinghy Sailing

12 hours | No experience necessary!

There is no better way to learn to sail than on a dinghy. These boats offer students a responsive platform with better feedback than bigger boats, allowing students to quickly feel and understand the forces at play. Our Beginner Dinghy Sailing course is designed to teach small boat sailing to people ...

Bellingham
16 hours (Four 3-hour sessions) or 12 hours (Two
Community Boating Center
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Intermediate Dinghy Sailing

8 hours | Ages 16 and up

Our Intermediate Dinghy Course is for sailors who have a firm grasp of concepts covered in Beginner Dinghy Sailing. Our intermediate course is tailored to student skill level and objectives. Students will hone their sailing skills in various wind and weather conditions, learn increasingly advanced concepts, ...

Bellingham
8 hours (Two 4-hour sessions)
Private Tours
Community Boating Center
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Dinghy Race Night

3 hours | Experienced dinghy racers only

Dinghy Race Night is the perfect place to begin racing against our community of sailors. Perfect for those who are interested in advancing their sailing skills and learning the subtleties of the sport, or who have some prior experience racing and crave more time on the course. This is an experience designed ...

Bellingham
2.5 hours
Community Boating Center
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Intro to Laser Sailing

Previous Dinghy Sailing Experience Required

This course is for anyone interested in learning how to sail single handed dinghies. If you are hoping to start racing locally, or want a way to get out on the water solo, this class will get you started on your path! The skills practiced in this class are built off our intermediate dingy program, meaning ...

Bellingham
8 hours (Two 4-hour sessions)
Community Boating Center
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