Community Boating Center | India Point Park, Providence

Our Mission

The mission of this corporation shall be to provide instruction and access to recreational sailing for all, with an emphasis on children, without regard to financial station.

The Community Boating Center will do so by providing programs designed to:

1) Build self-esteem
2) Broaden horizons
3) Advance environmental awareness

The Community Boating Center will nurture a true sense of community in which the diversity of the urban environment is respected and encouraged.

CBC Board of Trustees

Michael Dominguez — President
Providence Equity Partners

Joseph Whelan — Vice President
Hinckley, Allen, & Snyder

Paulette Carr
P.H. Carr Sculptors

Kevin Currier
Dimeo Construction

Peter Gengler
UDM Land Sciences

Marc Greenfield
Lynch & Greenfield, LLP

Ray Parker
Citizens Bank

Steven Prignano
Edwards, Angell, Palmer, & Dodge

Peter Sharp
The Windward Group

Paul Simas
Verizon Communications

CBC Board of Directors

Laurie MacDonald — President
Hinckley, Allen, & Snyder

Soren Ryherd — Vice President
Working Planet

Sarah Rich — Secretary
Paul Cuffee School

Ray Parker — Treasurer
Citizens Bank

Doug Boone
Boone Communications

Matt Coolidge
FarSounder, Inc.

Tom Humphreys
Hinckley, Allen, & Snyder

Paul Simas
Verizon Communications

Executive Director

John O'Flaherty

History

CBC began operating in 1994 by a group of local sailors who wanted to share their passion for sailing with others. They believed sailing should not be limited to the privileged few. Instead, they felt the joy, freedom, and responsibility of sailing should be available to everyone, regardless of income or background.

With this goal in mind, a shoestring budget, and a boatload of determination, they set out to create CBC. Little did they know this idea would grow to become the dynamic organization that is now CBC. Surprised too were they that CBC became their passion, their avocation, and their second job. "I can't - I have to do something for CBC", became their motto.

CBC's founders, many diehard volunteers, and the Board of Directors at the helm, has accomplished the following:

Created a safe and affordable sailing program from scratch.
Constructed a maintenance/instruction shed and floating docks.
Increased fleet size from 5 to 40+ boats.
Taught over 2000 children to sail.
Increased membership to over 200 members/ year.
Raised funds to construct a new boathouse with no debt.

Please contact us at 401.454.SAIL (7245) or info@communityboating.com for complete details.