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Sailboat Rentals

The CBC offers both Dinghy and Keelboat rentals in our fleet of sailboats. We do not charter or rent our boats overnight.  Our keelboats are stable and carry 3+ crew, while our dinghies carry 1-3 crew and require a nimble crew to keep them upright.  Both are tons of fun and are an outstanding way to get on the Bay and enjoy being on the water!

All CBC sailboats rentals require completion of our Sailing 101 class, our refresher course (Sailing 150), or a check-out by our staff.

Daily Rental Rates:

Due to the time and effort required to launch both keelboats and dinghies, renters are charged by 4-hour block of time. This allows two rentals per day, or the option of renting the boat for the entire day. 

  • Keelboats (4 hour minimum charge)
    • 4 Hours - $100
    • Full Day - $180
  • Dinghies (4 hour minimum charge)
    • 4 Hour - $60
    • Full Day - $100

Season Pass Rates:

Season passes are valid during our season of operation: May 1 - October 15th. Our sailing season passes are likely the best deal in town, and the keelboat season pass pays for itself after only 2.5 days of sailing!  

  • Sailboats: Dinghies Only
    • Individual - $200
    • Student -$150
    • Family - $300
  • Sailboats: Keelboats and Dinghies
    • Individual - $400
    • Student - $325
    • Family - $600


For information on our rentals, or to make a reservation, please call (360)714-8891 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
 

 

Keelboat Rentals

The Community Boating Center has a J/24, Santana 20, Ranger 29, and Etchells 22 available for rental when not being used by classes. All boats have a main and jib, some also include a spinnaker. These keelboats are tons of fun, require a proficiency checkout, and are affordably priced. 

 

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J/24 Specifications

 

LOA: 24'
LWL: 20'
Beam: 8.9'
Draft: 4'
Displacement: 3100 lbs
Sail Area: 261 ft2
Manufacturer: J/Boats

 

Number of Crew: 2-5 adults

 

 

 





s20 lines1Santana 20 Specifications

 

LOA: 20' 2 1/2"
LWL: 16'
Beam: 8'
Draft: 4'
Displacement: 1350 lbs
Sail Area: 186 ft2
Manufacturer: W.D. Schock

 

Number of Crew: 2-4 adults

 

 

 




Ranger 20

 

LOA: 20'
LWL: 16'
Beam: 7.87'
Draft (min): 1.87'
Displacement: 1500 lbs
Sail Area: 191 ft2
Manufacturer: Ranger Fiberglass Boats

 

Number of Crew: 2-5 adults

 

 



 

Etchells 22

LOA: 30.5'
LWL: 22'
Beam: 7'
Draft: 4.5'
Displacement: 3325 lbs
Sail Area: 301 ft2
Manufacturer: E. W. Etchells

 

Number of Crew: 2-5 adults

NOTE: The Etchells 22 has specialized racing rigging and requires prior experience with the rig to be rented. We do not currently offer classes that use this boat, and it is kept on a trailer near Squallicum Harbor for hoist-launch. The Etchells 22 is also available for Wednesday evening racing rental. Please call the CBC for specific inquiries regarding this boat.

 


 

Dinghy Rentals

Sunfish, Lasers and Capri 14.2s, and a Ranger 16 are available for rentals throughout the season when not being used by our classes.


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Sunfish Specifications

LOA: 13'9"
Beam: 4'1"
Draft: 2'11"
Displacement: 120 lbs
Sail Area: 75 ft2
Manufacturer: Vanguard Sailboats/LaserPerformance

 

Number of Crew: 1-2 adults

 

 

laser-sailplanLaser Specifications (Olympic Singlehanded Dinghy)

LOA: 13'10"
LWL: 12'6"
Beam: 4'7"
Displacement: 130 lbs
Sail Area: 76 ft2
Manufacturer: Vanguard Sailboats/LaserPerformance

 

Number of Crew: 1 adult

 

 

 

capri 142Capri 14.2 Specifications

 

LOA: 14.2'
Beam: 6'2"
Draft: 3'6"
Displacement: 340 lbs
Sail Area: 114 ft2
Manufacturer: Catalina Yachts

Number of Crew: 2-3 adults

 

Ranger 16 Specifications

 

LOA: 16.67'
Beam: 6'
Draft: 2.95'
Displacement: 450 lbs
Sail Area: 154 ft2
Manufacturer: Ranger Fiberglass Boats

 

Number of Crew: 2-3 adults

We're Open!

  • Boat Rentals:
    • 10am - 6pm on Saturdays and Sundays until June 10th.
  • Classes:
    • Kayak and sailing classes run throughout the week, see our online schedules.

 

Physical Address:
555 Harris Avenue 
Bellingham, WA 98225 
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