Community Boating, Inc.

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Brian Wallace
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2020-12-24 03:35

As someone who has sailed since the age of 5 and c...

As someone who has sailed since the age of 5 and competed from optimists to 40'+ sailboats, I was not impressed with the technology in their boats. At all. However, as an amateur sailor, sailing on the Charles can be fun and a great date. Forgetting about all competing and just enjoying a casual sai...

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Randi Potash
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2020-12-07 22:30

THIS IS THE BEST $269 I HAVE SPENT IN YEARS. THE S...

THIS IS THE BEST $269 I HAVE SPENT IN YEARS. THE STAFF AND VOLUNTEER INSTRUCTORS ARE KIND, PATIENT AND GENEROUS WITH THEIR TIME AND ADVICE. I AM HAVING A GREAT TIME LEARNING A NEW SKILL, AND I RECOMMEND THIS BOSTON GEM TO ANYONE, AT ANY AGE. SAILING IS CHALLENGING AND IT IS VERY SATISFYING TO STEP O...

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Zack
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2020-12-07 16:56

If parking isn't an issue and you're looking to le...

If parking isn't an issue and you're looking to learn something new during the summer, learning to sail here is well worth it. The one-month membership is limits you to light wind sailing by yourself, the two-month is needed if you want to go with anyone. The windsurfing classes (what I originally s...

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Greg Ellis
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2020-11-03 23:28

As someone who has spent my life on the water i wa...

As someone who has spent my life on the water i wasn t super adamant about renting a sail boat, but we had so much fun!!

My friend had never been on a sail boat and it was her idea and i m super glad she made that decision.

The staff was helpful and relaxed. The facilities were nice. The boat ...

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Rupert Smith
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2020-10-11 04:10

This place is perfect for boating, kayaking, walki...

This place is perfect for boating, kayaking, walking, jogging, rollerblading, skating, biking, or taking your walk or just sitting on one of the benches to enjoy the beauty of the place. Everyone is protected with their mask and respecting the distance. Excellent place to relax and exercise !!

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Nathaniel Jackson
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2020-08-09 13:40

I moved back to Boston 3 years ago and this is han...

I moved back to Boston 3 years ago and this is hands down the favorite thing I've gotten involved with. CBI took me from 0 sailing experience to comfort sailing a 20 foot keelboat in two years, and now I'm getting more involved in the broader sailing community in and around Boston. Highly recommend ...

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Sam Oliver
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2020-07-26 17:05

Really overall negative experience. Class was way ...

Really overall negative experience. Class was way too big and taught by unqualified instructor, staff was very unknowledgeable, unhelpful, and unfriendly. When I brought this up with the director, I was told community boating was "not a good fit for me" and given a full refund - which was nice of hi...

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Pamela Harvey
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2020-06-12 06:55

Community Boating is the best place in the Boston ...

Community Boating is the best place in the Boston area for great sailing and great people. It's affordable and convenient, easily accessible by T, foot or bike (also a discount on parking). There are classes for people new to sailing designed to get you on the water quickly and a variety of racing...

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Atusa Fattahi
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2020-04-25 08:21

The junior camp is a total waste of time and money...

The junior camp is a total waste of time and money. your kid can sit there and do nothing all day because he is partnered up with a kid who doesn't want to do anything. I saw more than 20 kids sitting there and playing on their phones all day long and I did not see even one person in charge coming a...

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Adam Skoczylas
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2020-04-18 12:25

I attempted to take my sister on her first paddle ...

I attempted to take my sister on her first paddle boarding trip on a nice and beautiful sunny day but I was informed by the staff that we would not be able to because they could see distant thunder storms that they were tracking. We checked the weather app and saw nothing of the sort. Had to cancel ...

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Olga Shestopalova
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2020-04-16 10:29

I had a really amazing summer here! For about $300...

I had a really amazing summer here! For about $300, you get a year long membership (there are also shorter memberships available), access to all boats (and kayaks, paddle boards, and wind surfs), and free classes! I started out as a newbie and then through the classes, I got to sail and be comfortab...

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William Voge
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2020-03-22 02:12

You probably won t ever find a better deal than th...

You probably won t ever find a better deal than this club for sailing. You pay an absolutely microscopic fee for the ability to sail all kinds of boats in a scenic little spot on the Charles. It s so cheap that even if you go out a handful of times per year it s well worth it.

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J Mahan
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2020-02-23 19:01

While COVID-related health precautions are to be e...

While COVID-related health precautions are to be expected, this place is inflexible to the point that it negatively affects the customer experience. A friend had a tote bag that she had to bring onto her paddleboard because they wouldn t let her leave it on the dock. Because of this, she didn t stan...

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Jessica wallock
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2020-01-22 19:44

Offers the best summer activity for my 14-year old...

Offers the best summer activity for my 14-year old. He was not quite an outdoor teenager until he started in June at Community boating. He loves it and goes back week after week this summer! He had a blast learning sailing, wind surfing and all other activities! Thumbs up!

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Manuel Duval
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2020-01-15 10:22

Very friendly staff.

Very friendly staff.
Affordable.
Great learning experience for beginners and awesome for sailors who like to sail for pleasure and/for racing.
The training opportunities are offered frequently, at every levels.
Amazing ways to experience the Charles River.

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