Explore your fullest potential with us!
Pleasant Bay Community Boating’s Universal Access Program (UAP) removes traditional barriers to outdoor education faced by people with diverse needs. UAP supports individuals with cognitive or physical challenges, enabling them to realize their potential using adaptive teaching methods and, in the future, adaptive equipment. These programs help affect positive change in participants’ self-confidence and teamwork.
Strong partnerships with a variety of organizations that bring adaptive teaching methods and throngs of eager learners to our shores mean that all local residents and visitors will be able to use and enjoy this majestic body of water.
Want to Sign Up?
For information about our Cape Abilities, Vision-Impaired, Wounded Vets or Seniors programs, please contact our registrar at 1-508-945-SAIL or at info@pbcb.
Blind & Vision-Impaired Sailing
Specially trained instructors and sighted guides provide sailing instruction to BVI students, who will quickly progress from sailboat embarkation to tacking and jibing skills, to racing. Limited to six students. To view our Instruction Manual for Blind and Vision Impaired Sailing, click here: Program for the Blind and Vision Impaired
Tuesday evenings 5:30-7:30pm July; 5-7pm August (no cost)
Sailing for Wounded Veterans
It’s technical, takes teamwork, and invigorates! Join a group of veterans of wars from Vietnam to Afghanistan, who will learn to sail on Pleasant Bay. Classes help students gain mastery of wind and water while building teamwork and comradery. Limited to six students, who must be ambulatory.
Wednesday evenings 5:30-7:30pm July, 5-7pm August (no cost)
Cape Abilities Sailing
Offered to students with cognitive disabilities. These young people will participate in sailing instruction and activities and may compete in regional Special Olympics regattas.
Wednesdays 1:30-4pm, July & August (no cost)