Support scholarships &

community access to Bellingham Bay!

We accept financial donations from sponsors, through planned giving or endowments, from our monthly CBC Navigator contributors, and from individuals whenever they’re moved to support a program or meet a need. Every gift helps provide youth and diversity programs to our community, and keeps the Bay accessible to all.

We also accept donations of vehicles, boats, and boating-related items (see below).

Your passion, use of the CBC, and enjoyment of Bellingham Bay are important to us. It’s rewarding to know that so many community members support our mission to provide maritime recreation and education opportunities on the Salish Sea. Your tax-deductible donation is critical to our work. 

The Community Boating Center is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization (EIN 20-4946594). As no goods or services are provided in return for your charitable donation, it is tax-deductible to the full extent allowed by law.

GENERAL DONATIONS

Your contribution will support our mission to foster small-watercraft education, access, safe recreation, and marine stewardship.

a digital rendering of the Wheelhouse building, two stories with a large balcony and windows all around, a ground floor classroom with wooden beans supporting

WHEELHOUSE DONATIONS

The Wheelhouse project will provide more than 5,000 people/year with:

  • Heated year-round gathering spaces for classes, events, and community building

  • Comfortable, safe, and inclusive ADA compliant restrooms, showers, and changing stalls

  • Adaptive watercraft and equipment to ensure water access for all

  • Improved sustainability for the health of Bellingham Bay and the Salish Sea

an adult standing under the kayak gear rack grinning while rolling a paddle float with the sun shining above the roof and paddles stacked to the left

IN KIND DONATIONS

If you have gently used/new gear or boats to donate please fill out our donation form below.

Wishlist

  • Mushroom Anchors

  • Dry Erase Boards

  • Truck/Van with towing capabilities.

  • Youth Life Jackets

  • Youth Wet Suits

  • HDPE Sit On Top Kayaks

  • Kayak/SUP Paddles

  • Good condition Lifejackets

  • iPad/Tablet

  • Laptop

  • J24 Sailboat or Parts

  • Safety Boat

aerial view of three kayaks paddling on rolling soft waves with three sailboats moored in the distance on a clear day with the San Juan islands in the distance

WEBCAM SUPPORT

Support the upkeep of our webcam network so that local paddlers can see accurate conditions all season!